Senior Business Risk Specialist at FITC

 Summary           
Our Client is one of the top players in the cards and e-payments industry, with footprints within and outside Nigeria. It leads innovation in e-payments business lines, including switching, processing, acquiring and payment infrastructure, and aspires to dominate the African e-payments Market. Due to ongoing transformation, aimed at achieving this goal, it seeks a suitably qualified candidate to fill the position of Senior Business Risk Specialist.

Full Description               

• The Senior Business Risk Specialist will be responsible for implementing and monitoring the day-to-day Anti-Money Laundering and Combating the Financing of Terrorism (AML/CFT) and Anti - Bribery and Corruption (ABC) compliance of the company.
• He/She will manage all aspects of the AML/CFT Compliance Risk Management Programme and the institution’s adherence to the provisions of the Money Laundering Prohibition Act 2011 (MLPA), AML/CFT Regulations 2013 and other AML/CFT related regulations. Some of the job responsibilities for this role include:
• Review, update and implement the AML/CFT compliance programme.
• Develop policies and programmes that encourage staff to report suspected fraud and other improprieties without fear of retaliation.
• Implement training programmes and awareness on AML/CFT, detection methods and reporting requirements.
• Facilitate both external audits and internal compliance review processes and provide necessary support.
• Support the implementation and enhancement of Anti-Bribery and Corruption (ABC) risk and control processes and ensure consistency in policies and procedures.
• Technical Requirements            
• Business risks assessment skills
• Systems and data analysis skills
• Good understanding of risk management and control frameworks
• Ability to build and maintain an effective risks and control environment
• Knowledge of the bribery and corruption laws and regulations

Educational Qualifications        
Educational/Professional Qualifications: The ideal candidate should possess a First Degree or its equivalent in any Humanities or Social Science discipline. Relevant Professional Certifications is an added advantage.

Experience:
A minimum of 7 years’ relevant experience in related function. Experience in legislation and regulation surrounding money laundering and financial crimes

Behavioural Requirements       

• Analytical and detail-oriented
• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal)
• Planning and organising skills
• Ability to work on own initiative
• Business acumen