About the Role
Parkway is a leading financial technology provider creating modern banking experiences, proudly developed by Africans and delivered through Africa's leading banks to businesses and individuals across the continent. Incorporated in Lagos in April 2004, we serve over 3,000 government agencies, large corporates, and SMEs across 30 African countries. As the first IT company in Nigeria to attain ISO9001:2008 certification and licensed by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) as a payment service provider and mobile money operator, we are committed to maintaining the highest standards of regulatory excellence and integrity. We are currently seeking an experienced Senior Compliance Officer to join our high-performing team and spearhead our regulatory compliance, risk management, and internal control frameworks.
Key Responsibilities- Monitor and ensure strict compliance with CBN regulations, AML/CFT/CPF, KYC, NDPA, and broader payment industry requirements.
- Conduct rigorous compliance reviews, risk assessments, control testing, and investigate any regulatory incidents or breaches.
- Develop, update, and review comprehensive compliance policies, procedures, and institutional frameworks.
- Support regulatory reporting, audits, inspections, and maintain proactive engagements with key regulatory bodies.
- Monitor evolving regulatory changes and expertly advise executive management on their operational impacts.
- Collaborate closely with Risk, Internal Audit, IT, Information Security, Finance, and Legal departments on cross-functional compliance matters.
- Oversee AML/KYC operations, sanctions screening, transaction monitoring, and customer due diligence processes.
- Track compliance audit findings and ensure timely, effective remediation across business units.
- Provide continuous compliance guidance, mentorship, and professional training to employees across the organization.
- Bachelor's degree in Law, Finance, Accounting, Risk Management, or a related discipline.
- Minimum of 7 years of hands-on experience in compliance, risk management, audit, AML, banking, or fintech financial services.
- Strong, up-to-date knowledge of Nigerian financial services regulations and fintech compliance requirements.
- Proven expertise in AML/CFT, KYC, regulatory risk assessment, compliance monitoring, and reporting.
- Exceptional analytical, communication, investigative, and stakeholder-management skills.
- Possession of relevant professional certifications such as CAMS, ICA, CISA, CRISC, or CFE will be a distinct advantage.
- Competitive salary and performance-based incentive structures.
- Comprehensive health insurance coverage for employees and dependents.
- Opportunities for professional development, certifications, and career advancement in Africa's booming fintech sector.
- A collaborative, innovative, and inclusive work environment with a talented team of professionals.