Compliance Manager at Kuda Bank

Responsibilities:

• Be responsible for all due diligence record keeping processes, data analytics and MI reporting
• Utilize banking systems to investigate and research transactional information to ensure that financial crimes requirements are met
• Effectively collaborate with key internal stakeholders -Internal Audit, Data Analytics, Legal, and Fraud teams in handling investigations, setting up controls, monitoring and reporting.
• Support in areas relating to AML/CFT, KYC, Fraud and AB&C policies
• Assist the law enforcement agencies in financial crime investigations, fact-finding, transaction monitoring and reporting.
• Monitor the adequacy and effectiveness of the Nigeria compliance program and wider governance in addressing international, systemic issues and risks consistently.
• Support the Head of Compliance to coordinate and roll out training & awareness across key areas under the financial crime umbrella as well as conduct in developing a strong compliance culture

Requirements

• Minimum 5 years experience in a similar role
• Strong knowledge of regulatory frameworks across financial services, specifically the payment service provider landscape, In-depth knowledge of financial crime (not isolated to AML/CTF) and regulatory compliance
• Evidence of ACAMS/ICA/ACFCS certification
• Previous experience in dealing with regulators including the Financial Conduct Authority and other external stakeholders/law enforcement
• Effective and comfortable in dealing with and liaising with a range of internal stakeholders across the business
• Previous experience in scaling up and working for a start-up in a fast-paced Fintech environment
• In depth experience in implementing compliance frameworks that are scaling globally
• Display a high level of emotional intelligence, good communication & interpersonal skills.