Compliance Officer

About the Role

Nkaise Africa Limited is a pioneering pan-African B2B digital trade infrastructure platform connecting merchants with verified suppliers and essential trade services across African markets. We are currently looking for an experienced and meticulous Fractional Compliance Officer to ensure our operations, policies, and systems adhere to all relevant Nigerian and international regulatory standards, supporting our rapid growth across the continent.

• Implement and maintain robust AML/CFT policies while overseeing transaction monitoring and executing comprehensive KYB and manual verification procedures for merchant onboarding.
• Ensure full compliance with the Nigeria Data Protection Act (NDPA/NDPR) and manage the NDPC audit process alongside third-party API data handling policies.
• Collaborate with the technical team to align platform architecture with ISO 27001, OWASP, PCI DSS, and SOC2 standards, while managing partner risk questionnaires and CBN fraud directives.
• Formalize the compliance organogram in coordination with legal counsel and ensure adherence to corporate documentation and SLA compliance obligations.

• Proven compliance, regulatory, or risk management experience within the Nigerian FinTech or financial services sector.
• Comprehensive knowledge of Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) regulations, AML/CFT/CPF frameworks, and NDPA/NDPR data privacy laws.
• Familiarity with international security frameworks including ISO 27001, PCI DSS, SOC2, and CAMS certification is a distinct advantage.
• Exceptional attention to detail, highly analytical mindset, and strong written communication skills for regulatory reporting.

• Competitive fractional remuneration package commensurate with experience.
• Opportunity to shape compliance frameworks for a high-growth, pan-African B2B trade platform.
• Flexible working arrangements with remote collaboration options.

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