Electronic Legal Account Officer at PatrickGold Microfiance Bank Limited

Key Responsibilities:

• Act as the primary liaison between the institution and regulatory bodies (e.g., CBN, NIBSS, NDIC, NFIU, etc.).
• Perform KYC and due diligence checks on electronic account openings and high-risk accounts.
• Review, verify, and vet onboarding documents for new customers (especially corporate and digital accounts).
• Handle legal correspondence and respond to queries from regulators.
• Work closely with the banking operations team to ensure account processes are legally sound.
• Coordinate with our external legal consultant and internal legal advisor.
• Support the compliance and fraud investigation unit with legal interpretation and document processing.
• Help prepare regulatory reports and escalate potential issues when required.
• Ensure all electronic accounts conform to internal policy and external regulation.
• Maintain proper documentation and audit trail for all legal communications.

Requirements:

• A degree in Law (LL.B) and Call to Bar (B.L) — a practicing legal qualification is required.
• Minimum of 2-4 years post-NYSC experience, preferably in a financial institution, fintech, or regulatory compliance role.
• Strong knowledge of KYC/AML, electronic account management, and regulatory frameworks.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to interpret and apply regulations to daily operational activities.
• Strong coordination and interpersonal skills to interface with internal teams and external stakeholders.
• Attention to detail and ability to manage documentation with accuracy.
• Experience working with or responding to regulatory agencies is a plus.

Preferred Qualities:

• Proactive, self-motivated, and highly organized.
• Discreet and professional in handling sensitive legal matters.
• Tech-savvy and comfortable working in a fast-paced digital environment.
• Team player who collaborates easily across departments.