Chief Compliance Manager
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Rosabon Financial Services, a CBN-licensed non-banking financial intermediary and equipment leasing firm, is hiring a Chief Compliance Manager in Yaba, Lagos. The role provides strategic leadership on compliance, regulatory matters, and governance, advising the Board and executive management while overseeing the organization's compliance framework and regulatory filings. This is a full-time position within Nigeria's leading equipment leasing company.
- Strategic leadership role advising the Board and executive management on compliance and regulatory matters
- Responsible for developing and overseeing the organization's compliance framework and policies
- Full-time position located in Yaba, Lagos
- Opportunity to work at Nigeria's leading non-banking financial intermediary and equipment leasing firm
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Chief Compliance Manager at Rosabon Financial Services (RFS) Limited
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Sep 28, 2026, 7:02 AM
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Rosabon Financial Services (RFS) Limited -Award winning Rosabon Financial Services is a member of the Concept Group. Licensed by the Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN on April 22, 1993 and being a long standing member of the Equipment Leasing Association of Nigeria (ELAN), the organization has evolved into Nigeria’s leading Non-Banking Financial Intermediary and Equipment Leasing firm focused on niche and general markets.
We are recruiting to fill the position below:
Job Title: Chief Compliance Manager
Location: Yaba, Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time
Summary of Responsibilities
The Chief Compliance Manager serves as a trusted advisor to executive management and the Board on compliance and regulatory matters, fostering a culture of ethical conduct, transparency, and accountability across the organization.
The Chief Compliance Manager plays a strategic leadership role in safeguarding Rosabon Financial Services’ integrity and reputation through effective compliance management.
This role is pivotal in ensuring that Rosabon’s operations align with regulatory expectations and industry best practices, supporting the company’s mission of sustainable growth and operational excellence.
This position is responsible for developing, implementing, and overseeing the organization’s compliance framework, ensuring adherence to applicable laws, regulations, and internal policies.
Core Responsibilities
Governance and Oversight:
Advise the Board and Executive Management on compliance obligations, risks, and emerging regulatory issues.
Ensure the independence and authority of the compliance function within the organization.
Chair or actively participate in Risk & Compliance Committee and Audit Committee meetings.
Develop, implement, and maintain a comprehensive compliance framework, policies, and procedures.
Oversee compliance reporting and provide assurance on adherence to internal and external requirements.
Regulatory Compliance:
Oversee timely preparation and submission of all regulatory filings, reports, and correspondences.
Maintain professional relationships with regulators, auditors, and law enforcement agencies.
Track and interpret new or amended regulations, ensuring internal processes are updated accordingly.
Ensure adherence to all relevant local and international regulations, including but not limited to: CBN, NDIC, SEC, and EFCC guidelines and Data protection regulations (NDPR and GDPR, where applicable).
Risk Management:
Develop and maintain a comprehensive Compliance Risk Register.
Identify, assess, and monitor compliance and operational risks across all business units.
Recommend corrective actions to mitigate identified compliance gaps.
Collaborate with Internal Audit and Enterprise Risk Management teams to align risk controls, audits, and testing processes.
Training and Culture:
Design and conduct regular compliance training and certification programs for employees.
Drive behavioral change initiatives to strengthen the organization’s compliance culture.
Promote a “speak-up” culture through effective whistleblowing and ethics mechanisms.
Embed compliance awareness in business processes, policies, and performance objectives.
Monitoring and Reporting:
Establish and maintain continuous monitoring mechanisms for transactions, employee conduct, and processes.
Track and ensure closure of audit and regulatory findings within agreed timelines.
Conduct compliance audits, internal investigations, and reviews of business operations.
Report key compliance metrics, findings, and remediation actions to management and the Board.
Anti-Fraud / AML / CFT
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Oversee Know Your Customer (KYC) procedures, due diligence, and suspicious transaction reporting.
Coordinate with Internal Audit, Risk, and external law enforcement on investigations.
Ensure compliance with Anti-Money Laundering (AML) and Countering the Financing of Terrorism (CFT) obligations.
Develop and maintain fraud detection and response frameworks.
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
Category
Key Performance Indicators
Measurement / Frequency
Regulatory Compliance
% of regulatory filings submitted on time
Quarterly
Regulatory Compliance
# of regulatory breaches / penalties
Ongoing
Regulatory Compliance
Audit findings related to compliance (severity & recurrence)
Quarterly
Risk Management
% of business units with current risk assessments
Quarterly
Risk Management
Time to detect & remediate compliance breaches
Monthly
Training & Awareness
% of employees trained on compliance / AML
Quarterly
Training & Awareness
Compliance test scores (average pass rate)
Per training cycle
Culture & Ethics
# of whistleblower cases resolved
Quarterly
Culture & Ethics
Employee compliance survey results
Annually
Operational Effectiveness
Time to close internal compliance investigations
Monthly
Operational Effectiveness
Number of repeat compliance incidents
Ongoing
Fraud / AML Monitoring
# of suspicious activity reports filed
Monthly
Fraud / AML Monitoring
Time from alert to SAR submission
Monthly
Governance
Timeliness & quality of board reports
Per board meeting
Governance
Independent reviews / external audit ratings
Annual
Qualifications and Requirements
Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field (Master’s degree is an advantage).
Experience: Minimum of 8 years in compliance, risk management, or regulatory affairs, with at least 4 years in a managerial or leadership role.
Certifications: Professional certification in compliance or risk management (e.g., CCO, CAMS, CFE, CRCP, ICAN, or ACCA) is required.
Knowledge and Skills
Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.
In-depth knowledge of financial regulations, AML/CFT requirements, and data protection laws.
High integrity, attention to detail, and sound judgment under pressure.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and compliance management tools.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
Salary: N1,000,000 - N1,300,000 monthly.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their updated CV to:
mary.taiwo@conceptgroup-ng.com
using the Job Title as the subject of the email.
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Aba
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Lagos State
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