Law Enforcement Agency (LEA) Officer at Moniepoint Inc.

Job Summary

• The Law Enforcement Agency (LEA) Desk Officer at Moniepoint Microfinance Bank serves as the primary liaison between the bank and law enforcement agencies. This role is responsible for handling official requests from agencies such as the EFCC, Nigerian Police Force, INTERPOL, and other regulatory bodies regarding financial crime investigations, fraud, and compliance-related matters. The officer will ensure timely and accurate responses to inquiries while maintaining strict adherence to legal and regulatory frameworks. Additionally, the officer will manage law enforcement invitations and engagements to protect the bank's interests while fostering cooperation with security agencies.

Key Responsibilities

Law Enforcement Liaison:

• Serve as the point of contact for all law enforcement and regulatory agency engagements.
• Facilitate communication and collaboration between Moniepoint MFB and law enforcement agencies.
• Maintain proper documentation of all cases, requests, responses, and law enforcement visit records in line with data privacy policies.
• Law Enforcement Invitations & Visitations:
• Manage and respond to law enforcement invitations, ensuring proper documentation and escalation.
• Represent the bank in meetings and discussions with law enforcement officials.
• Ensure legal counsel is engaged when necessary to protect the bank’s interests during law enforcement interactions.

Investigation & Case Handling:

• Work closely with the fraud investigation, legal team and transaction monitoring teams to provide necessary information and support ongoing cases
• Review and respond to official requests, subpoenas, and court orders from law enforcement agencies.
• Analyze suspicious transactions and provide law enforcement with detailed reports when required.

Collaboration & Intelligence Sharing:

• Work with internal teams such as AML/CFT, Fraud Investigation, and Compliance to enhance financial crime detection and prevention.
• Share intelligence and emerging financial crime trends with relevant internal stakeholders.

Reporting & Data Management:

• Prepare and submit periodic reports on law enforcement engagements, case resolutions, and law enforcement visitations/invitations.
• Track and analyze data on fraud-related cases to identify patterns and improve risk mitigation strategies.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Law, Criminology, Forensic Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Minimum of 4 years of experience in fraud investigation, compliance, law enforcement liaison, or financial crime investigations.
• Experience working with law enforcement agencies such as the EFCC, Police, or similar institutions is highly desirable.
• Strong knowledge of financial regulations, AML/CFT compliance, and cybercrime investigations.
• Familiarity with transaction monitoring tools, fraud detection techniques, and forensic analysis.

Key Skills & Competencies

• Excellent analytical and investigative skills.
• Strong understanding of legal procedures related to financial crime investigations.
• High level of integrity, discretion, and confidentiality in handling sensitive information.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple law enforcement requests effectively.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and relevant investigation tools.