Compliance Manager at Ceviant Payment Nigeria Limited - Ceviant Finance

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: Lagos 
Employment Type: Full-time
Reports to: MD,CeviantPay & Board

Role Summary

• We are looking for a Compliance Manager to ensure thatCeviantPayments operates in full compliance with all relevant laws, regulations, 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 companymaintainsits license andoperateswithin 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 asprimaryliaison during CBN examinations.
• Monitor regulatory developments from the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), and other relevant bodies.
• Prepare andsubmitweekly, monthly, and annual filings to regulatory authorities.
• Provide periodic compliance reports to: Managing Director, Board of Directors (where applicable)
• Conductcompliancerisk assessments,identifyinggaps and recommending mitigating controls.
• Review new and existing products, services, and business processes to ensure regulatory alignment.
• Liaise with regulatory bodies and ensuretimelyresponse to queries
• Implement compliance policies and procedures.
• Oversee AML/CFT monitoring activities and reporting, including suspicious transaction reporting.
• Ensure merchants and partnerscomply withonboarding 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 field.
• Minimum 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 levelof 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 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
22nd June, 2026.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates are invited to send their applications to: recruitment@ceviant.co using the job title as the subject of the mail.