Jobs in Lagos for a Regulatory Compliance Officer in a Reputable Company
A dynamic, globally respected and highly reputable company based in
Lagos, seeking to hire a competent, hardworking, committed experienced
candidates who will add value to our strategic operations in the
capacity below:
Job Title: Regulatory Compliance Officer
Location: Lagos
Job Descriptions
- The candidate must possess strong knowledge of finacial
analysis, well versed in local and international rules and regulations
governing corporate organizations and business operations.
- Must be proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, have strong
presentation skills and shall perform the following duties and
responsibilities:
- Act as an independent review and evaluation body to ensure
that compliance issues/concerns within the organization are being
appropriately evaluated, investigated end 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.
- Provide guidance on proper application and interpretation of laws, regulations and policies applicable to our business.
- 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 as appropriate to
obtain updates on regulatory changes that affect the various aspects of
the company’s operations
Requirements
- Candidates should have 5-7 years experience in a Financial
Services regulated environment in either compliance regulation, risk,
audit or legal capacity.
- 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 advantageous
- 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 interpersonal relationship and sound presentation skills
- Strong team player and good organizational skills
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV's to:
[email protected]
Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted
Application Deadline 2nd February, 2016.