Wakanow.com is Nigeria’s first and leading online travel company that provides customers with everything they need to research, plan and purchase a trip locally and globally.
Wakanow.com offers travelers the cheapest available fares for flights, hotel reservations, airport pickups, visa assistance, vacation packages and many other travel services f...
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To ensure that the Fintech company adheres to all relevant laws, regulations, and industry standards.
The candidate must have a deep understanding of both financial regulations and digital financial services.
Responsibilities
Ensure compliance with all applicable local, national, and international financial regulation
Develop and maintain compliance policies, procedures, and guidelines tailored to the company's digital operations.
Identify and assess potential compliance risks related to digital financial services, products, or operations.
Continuously monitor operations to detect and prevent potential compliance violations.
Conduct regular compliance testing and internal audits to assess the effectiveness of the compliance program
Ensure compliance with data protection and cybersecurity regulations
Implement and oversee customer due diligence processes, including Know Your Customer (KYC) and Anti-Money Laundering (AML) procedures, for digital financial services
Ensure that third-party service providers and vendors also adhere to compliance standards
Develop and maintain an incident response plan to address compliance breaches or data security incidents
Promote ethical behavior within the organization and establish mechanisms for employees to report compliance concerns or violations confidentially
Stay informed about changes in regulations and industry best practices, and communicate their potential impact to senior management and relevant departments
Continuously assess and enhance the compliance program to adapt to changing regulations and emerging risks in the digital financial industry
Requirements
Good knowledge of MS suite
Good understanding of regulatory standards
Good understanding of relevant laws and statutes
Good understanding of the company’s standard operating procedures
Good analytical skills
Basic knowledge of accounting
Good Interpersonal skills
Good knowledge of ISO standards
Relevant certifications e.g. CRCM & CAMS would be an added advantage