Regulatory Compliance Officer Job in Lagos

We are a dynamic, globally respected and highly reputable Company based in Lagos seeking to hire a competent, hardworking, committed and experienced who will add value to our strategic operations, to fill the position below:


Job Title: Regulatory Compliance Officer

Location: Lagos

Duties and Responsibilities
The candidate shall perform the following:

• Act as an independent review and evaluation body to ensure that compliance issues/concerns within the organization are being appropriately evaluated, investigated and resolved.
• Responsible for developing, implementing and administering statutory policies and procedures to ensure that the Company is in compliance with all relevant laws and regulations.
• Assist Management to ensure internal resources, systems, procedures and controls are in place, documented and operating effectively in order to ensure compliance and mitigate any form of risk.
• Provide reports on a regular basis, and as directed or requested, to keep Executive Management informed of the operation and progress of compliance efforts.
• Ensure that the regulations, policies and requirements are clearly communicated to Management and staff members.
• Work with executive management to ensure that the Company consistently attains high levels of compliance with all relevant laws and regulations as well as industry best practices.
• Assist in the development of an effective compliance culture by promoting the benefits of ethical business conduct and benefits of compliance.
• Develops and periodically reviews and updates the Code of Conduct to ensure continuous relevance in providing guidance to Management and employees.
• Identify potential areas of compliance vulnerability, develop/implement corrective action plans for resolution of problematic issues, and provide general guidance on how to avoid or manage similar situations in the future.
• Establish and coordinate the risk-based Compliance Monitoring Plan to include relevant operational risk assessment, business specific compliance reviews, other functional compliance reviews, routine checks and approvals.
• Ensure proper reporting of violations or potential violations to duly authorized enforcement agencies as appropriate and/or required.
• Collaborate with internal departments/stakeholders as appropriate to obtain updates on regulatory changes that affect the various aspects of the Company's operations
• Provide guidance on proper application and interpretation of laws, regulations and policies applicable to our business.

• The Candidate must possess strong knowledge of financial services and capital market regulations, well versed in local and international rules and regulations governing Corporate organizations and business operations.
• Strong team player and good organizational skills
• Detail oriented with quantitative and data managements skills
• Advanced Microsoft excel, power point and Word skills
• Must have good knowledge of other job functions in the Company and the rules associated with them.
• Certification in Risk and Compliance Management will be added advantage
• Candidates should have 7 to 9 years experience in a financial services regulated environment in either compliance regulation, risk, audit or legal capacity.
• Preferred candidate must have a minimum of Bachelor's Degree in Law or other related disciplines.
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills
• Must possess great inter personal relationship and sound presentation skills