COMPLIANCE MANAGER AT CEVIANT PAYMENT NIGERIA LIMITED | COMPLIANCE JOBS IN LAGOS

About Company:

Ceviant Payment Nigeria Limited is a subsidiary of Ceviant Finance Limited focused on delivering cloud-based treasury and payment automation solutions for businesses engaged in domestic and international trade. 

Job Description:

Ceviant Payments Nigeria Limited is seeking a strategic and experienced Compliance Manager to lead our regulatory oversight. As a licensed Payment Solution Service Provider (PSSP), we are committed to operating with the highest standards of integrity and governance. You will be the primary authority on regulatory engagement, AML/CFT controls, and internal policy, ensuring we remain compliant with all CBN guidelines while enabling sustainable business growth.

Requirements:

• Regulatory Engagement: Serve as the primary point of contact for the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN). Manage all audits, examinations, and inquiries, and ensure all statutory filings are accurate and timely.

• Compliance Governance: Develop, implement, and refine compliance policies to align with PSSP licensing requirements and evolving industry circulars.

• AML/CFT & Fraud Oversight: Monitor transaction patterns, enforce KYC/onboarding standards, and manage suspicious activity reporting (STR/SAR). Proactively identify fraud indicators and risk anomalies.

• Risk Management: Conduct regular compliance risk assessments. Identify operational gaps and recommend mitigation strategies for new products and business processes.

• Advisory & Training: Act as the internal subject matter expert on the Nigerian Data Protection Act (NDPA) and other relevant regulations. Provide regular training to staff to foster a culture of compliance across the organization.

Qualifications and Skills:

• Experience: 9+ years of professional experience in compliance within the fintech, payments, or banking sectors.

• Education: A Bachelor’s Degree in Law, Finance, Accounting, or a related field.

• Certifications: Professional certifications such as ACAMS, ICA, or equivalent are highly preferred.

• Expertise: Deep knowledge of the Nigerian financial ecosystem, specifically PSSP licensing requirements, CBN circulars, and AML/CFT frameworks.

• Analytical Skills: Excellent problem-solving abilities, high attention to detail, and the ability to interpret complex regulatory directives into actionable business practices.

• Integrity: A commitment to the highest ethical standards and the ability to handle sensitive information with discretion.

Salary

Application Closing Date: Not specified

Application Instructions:

Interested and qualified candidates are invited to send their CV to: recruitment@ceviant.com using "Compliance Manager" as the subject of the email.