About the Role
Hope Payment Service Bank Limited (Hope PSBank) is Nigeria's premier digital-first bank, dedicated to delivering inclusive financial services through innovative digital technologies. We are currently seeking a dynamic and experienced Compliance Officer to join our growing team in Lagos, Nigeria. In this role, you will play a vital part in maintaining our robust compliance programme, safeguarding the bank against legal, regulatory, and reputational risks, and upholding the highest standards of integrity within the digital banking space.
Key Responsibilities- Develop and review AML/CFT/CPF policies and procedures in alignment with Nigerian laws and international best practices.
- Investigate suspicious transactions and activities, ensuring timely reporting to the Nigerian Financial Intelligence Unit (NFIU).
- Execute Know Your Customer (KYC), Customer Due Diligence (CDD), and Enhanced Due Diligence (EDD) processes.
- Implement Targeted Financial Sanctions and PEP screening mechanisms while managing emerging ML/TF/PF trends.
- Conduct comprehensive ML/TF/PF risk assessments and deliver impactful in-house staff compliance training.
- Manage regulatory examinations, coordinate external audits, and maintain the compliance exception tracker.
- Prepare insightful compliance reports for Senior Management and the Board of Directors.
- Bachelor's degree in Law, Accounting, Banking and Finance, Economics, Business Administration, or Risk Management.
- Professional certifications such as ACAMS, CIN, ICA, or CRCMP will be a strong added advantage.
- Minimum of 3 to 5 years of relevant compliance, risk management, or audit experience within the Nigerian financial services sector.
- In-depth knowledge of CBN regulations, digital payment systems, and AML/CFT/CPF frameworks.
- Exceptional analytical, problem-solving, and stakeholder management abilities.
- Competitive salary with comprehensive health insurance benefits.
- Opportunities for continuous professional development and career advancement.
- Collaborative, innovative, and dynamic work culture at a leading digital bank.