Compliance Manager at Ceviant Payment Nigeria Limited

Ceviant Payment Nigeria Limited is a subsidiary of Ceviant Finance Limited focused on delivering cloud-based treasury and payment automation solutions for businesses engaged in domestic and international trade.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Compliance Manager

Location: Victoria Island, Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Role Summary

• We are looking for a Compliance Manager to ensure that Ceviant Payments Nigeria Limited operates in full compliance with all relevant laws, regulations, and requirements applicable to a Payment Solution Service Provider (PSSP) licensed by the Central Bank of Nigeria.
• The role oversees regulatory compliance, AML/CFT controls, internal policy governance, and regulatory engagement to ensure the company maintains its license and operates within approved guidelines

Role Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain the company’s compliance policies and procedures in line with PSSP licensing requirements and regulatory guidelines.
• Serve as primary liaison during CBN examinations.
• Monitor regulatory developments from the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), and other relevant bodies.
• Prepare and submit weekly, monthly, and annual filings to regulatory authorities.
• Provide periodic compliance reports to: Managing Director, Board of Directors (where applicable)
• Conduct compliance risk assessments, identifying gaps and recommending mitigating controls.
• Review new and existing products, services, and business processes to ensure regulatory alignment.
• Liaise with regulatory bodies and ensure a timely response to queries.
• Implement compliance policies and procedures.
• Oversee AML/CFT monitoring activities and reporting, including suspicious transaction reporting.
• Ensure merchants and partners comply with onboarding standards.
• Conduct compliance reviews of merchant agreements.
• Monitor chargeback risks, fraud indicators, and transaction anomalies.
• Recommend risk mitigation measures.
• Maintain the company’s compliance records and documentation for internal audits and regulatory inspections.
• Provide training and guidance to staff on compliance obligations, policies, and procedures.
• Coordinate with internal stakeholders and external regulators during audits or inquiries.
• Support the management team in implementing risk mitigation strategies.

Educational Qualification & Work Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Law, Finance, Accounting, or related fields
• Minimum of 9 years of compliance experience, preferably in fintech, payments, or banking.
• Professional certifications (e.g., ACAMS, ICA, or equivalent) preferred.
• Strong understanding of Nigerian financial regulations, including PSSP licensing, CBN guidelines, AML/CFT regulations, and electronic payments.
• Experience in regulatory reporting, risk assessments, and internal audits.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• High level of integrity, attention to detail, and ability to handle sensitive information
• Familiarity with local and international regulatory frameworks is an advantage.

Skills & Competencies:

• Strong knowledge of CBN regulations, especially PSSP licensing requirements
• Working understanding of AML/CFT frameworks, KYC, transaction monitoring, and STR/SAR reporting
• Familiarity with payment systems, electronic transactions, and settlement processes.
• Knowledge of the Nigerian Data Protection Act (NDPA) and data privacy requirements.
• Ability to interpret and implement regulatory guidelines, circulars, and directives.
• Experience supporting regulatory audits, examinations, and reporting
• Ability to liaise with regulators, banks, auditors, and internal teams.

Why Join Ceviant?

• Work in a dynamic, innovative, and collaborative environment.
• Opportunity to shape compliance and governance frameworks in a regulated PSSP environment.
• Flexible Working Arrangement
• Competitive Compensation package.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates are invited to send their CV to: recruitment@ceviant.com using "Compliance Manager" as the subject of the email.