Compliance Analyst at Co-creation Hub

CcHUB is Nigeria’s first open living lab and pre-incubation space being designed to be a multi-functional, multi-purpose space where work to catalyze creative social tech ventures take place. The HUB is a place for technologists, social entrepreneurs, government, tech companies, impact investors and hackers in and around Lagos to co-create new solutions to the many social problems in Nigeria.

Job Position: Compliance Analyst

Job Location: Lagos

Job Description

1. The Compliance Analyst will work as part of the team to ensure that compliance and policies and procedures follow best practice in terms of meeting legislative and regulatory requirements.
2. The candidate for this role will be responsible for:
3. Preparation and Review of legal documents for investments.
4. Evaluating business activities (e.g. investments) to assess compliance risk.
5. Developing and implementing an effective legal compliance program
6. Creating sound internal controls and monitor adherence to them
7. Drafting  and revising company policies
8. Monitoring compliance with laws, regulations and internal policies
9. Leading in the gathering of internal information in response to regulatory requests
10. Proactively auditing processes, practices and documents to identify weaknesses
11. Perform risk assessments to understand risk level, significance, and scope.
12. Highlighting or escalating areas of concern
13. Ensuring that all findings are recorded and followed up with management so that issues can be rectified.
14. Keeping up to date with, and understanding relevant laws and regulations
15. Collaborating with external auditors and HR when needed
16. Setting plans to manage a crisis or compliance violation
17. Educating and training employees on regulations and industry practices.
18. Addressing employee concerns or questions on legal compliance.
19. Keeping abreast of internal standards and business goals
20. Reviewing marketing materials, presentations, and websites to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.
21. Performing various general administrative duties (such as file creation and maintenance of ongoing administrative projects).
22. Any Other Adhoc responsibilities as assigned.

Job Requirements
Educational and Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Law, Finance, Business Administration or a related field.
• 2 – 3 years of experience as a Compliance Officer within an SEC-regulated entity
• Proven success in the risk management field.
• Strong working knowledge of industry legal requirements and controls (e.g. Anti-Money Laundering).
• Fluency in industry practices and professional standards.
• Track record of integrity and commitment to professional ethics.
• Strong business acumen.
• Excellent collaborative teamwork skills.
• Attention to detail and strategic thinking.
• Professional certification (CCEP) a plus.

Role Competencies:

1. Possess a strong constitution and conviction
2. Must be ethical and principled
3. Must proactive and intelligent
4. Familiar with all phases of development and implementation of an effective legal compliance program.
5. Possess strong critical thinking and attention to detail needed to evaluate business activities and assess compliance risk
6. Solid understanding of what is needed to form critical plans to manage crisis events or compliance violations, should they ever occur
7. Excellent written communication skills

Additional Information
Benefits:

1. Paid Time Off
2. Healthcare Coverage
3. A highly collaborative team environment that will support your professional and personal growth
4. Work alongside great talent
5. A culture of learning and innovation
6. Opportunities for career growth and training
7. Interaction with industry leaders and forward-thinking people
8. A chance to make a social difference
9. Overall fun company

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online