Overview

TeamAce Limited – Our client, a reputable company in the fintech and cross-border payments sector, is recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Position: Head of Compliance (AML & CFT)
Location: Lagos

Job Summary

As the Head of Compliance (AML & CFT), you will be responsible for building, strengthening, and overseeing the organisation’s compliance framework across Nigeria and international markets.

You will lead all regulatory, AML/CFT, sanctions, and governance initiatives to ensure full alignment with global financial crime standards and local regulatory expectations.

This role requires strong leadership, deep AML/CFT expertise, and the ability to design and scale compliance programs in a high-growth fintech environment.

Job Responsibilities

  1. Lead end-to-end compliance operations, including AML, CFT, sanctions, KYC/EDD, and fraud risk management
  2. Develop and implement a robust compliance program, policies, and internal control framework
  3. Serve as liaison with regulatory bodies (CBN, NFIU, EFCC, FIU, etc.) and ensure continuous regulatory alignment
  4. Oversee onboarding, due diligence, transaction monitoring, red flag identification, and STR/SAR reporting
  5. Provide compliance advisory for new products, partnerships, and market expansion.

Requirements

  1. B.Sc. Degree in Law, Finance, Business, or related field (Master’s degree is an advantage)
  2. 7 – 10 years’ AML/CFT compliance experience in fintech, banking, payments, or digital financial services
  3. Strong knowledge of local and international compliance frameworks (CBN, NFIU, FATF, OFAC, FinCEN, etc.)
  4. Professional certifications preferred: CAMS, ICA, CFE, CISI, or equivalent AML/CFT qualification
  5. Excellent analytical, documentation, communication, and leadership skills.

Salary
Open.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
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