Head, Compliance
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Hope Payment Service Bank is hiring a Head, Compliance in Lagos to lead AML/CFT/CPF policy development, regulatory reporting, KYC/CDD processes, and compliance team supervision. The role requires 8–10 years of financial services compliance experience and a bachelor’s degree in a relevant field.
- Senior compliance leadership role at a Nigerian digital-first bank
- Focus on AML/CFT/CPF, KYC, and regulatory reporting
- Requires 8–10 years’ experience in banking or regulated financial services
- Bachelor’s degree required; master’s and professional certifications are an added advantage
- Full-time position based in Lagos
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Hope Payment Service Bank Limited (Hope PSBank) is Nigeria’s premier Digital-first Bank. Incorporated in September 2019, Hope PSBank leverages digital technologies to deliver inclusive financial services.
Head, Compliance
Job Type: Full Time
Qualifications
BA/BSc/HND
Experience
8 - 10 years
Location: Lagos
Job Field: Risk Management and Compliance
Minimum of 8-10 years\' relevant
in compliance, risk management, internal control, audit, or regulatory functions within the financial services industry especially in banking, microfinance, fintech, or another regulated financial institution will be an added advantage.
in compliance monitoring, regulatory reporting, AML/CFT/CPF reviews, and regulatory examination support.
Practical knowledge of implementing compliance policies, procedures, and control frameworks.
in identifying, assessing, and reporting compliance risks and breaches.
in engaging with regulators, auditors, and internal stakeholders on compliance-related matters.
in digital payments processes and systems, banking regulations and industry standards.
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Method of Application
- Interested and qualified candidates should forward their CV to:
- recruitment@hopepsbank.com
- using the position as subject of the email.
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Key Responsibilities
Develop, implement and review AML/CFT/CPF policies and procedures, ensuring alignment with laws, regulatory
Requirements
- and international best practices.
- Supervise the review and investigation of suspicious transactions/activities and reporting to relevant authorities, such as the Nigerian Financial Intelligence Unit (NFIU).
- Develop and deliver in-house AML/CFT/CPF training to raise awareness among employees.
- Ensure the implementation and management of Targeted Financial Sanctions and PEP screening processes.
- Ensure the implementation of Know Your Customer (KYC), ensuring customers meet regulatory KYC
- Implement effective Customer Due Diligence (CDD) processes and Enhanced Due Diligence (EDD) for high-risk customers
- Support regulatory and external audits, maintain compliance exception tracker and ensure timely closure of observations.
- Liaise with regulators, external auditors, and other relevant stakeholders on compliance matters.
- Develop and maintain compliance rule book to track and ensure compliance with all applicable regulations and legislations
- Provide compliance reports to Board and Executive Management.
- Develop mechanism, monitor and analyze ML/TF/PF emerging trends and typologies, ensuring that the Bank have adequate preventive measures to protect its system from being used as a conduit for financial crimes.
- Collaborate with relevant departments to ensure that ML/TF/PF controls and mitigation measures are in place and effective.
- Ensure the conduct of ML/TF/PF risk assessment of the bank and generate report for Management and the Board.
- Promote a strong culture of compliance, accountability, and ethical conduct across the Bank
- Lead, supervise, and develop the Compliance team.
Education
Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Banking and Finance, Economics, Business Administration, Law Risk Management, or a related discipline. A master’s degree is an added advantage.
Professional certification in Compliance, Risk Management, Anti-Money Laundering, or related fields (e.g., DCP, ACAMS, ACA, CISA, CRCMP) is an added advantage.
Evidence of continuous professional development through relevant training, seminars, workshops, and regulatory certification programmes.
SKILLS NECESSARY FOR JOB FUNCTION:
Strong knowledge of regulatory compliance requirements, AML/CFT/CPF regulations, digital payments processes and systems, banking regulations and industry standards.
Compliance monitoring, testing, and risk assessment skills.
Strong analytical, investigative, and problem-solving abilities.
Excellent report writing, documentation, and record management skills.
Good understanding of internal controls, corporate governance, and risk management principles.
Strong attention to detail and ability to identify compliance gaps and regulatory breaches.
Effective communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills.
Ability to interpret regulations, policies, and procedures and provide sound compliance advice.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and compliance monitoring tools.
Ability to work independently, maintain confidentiality, and demonstrate high ethical standards.