COMPLIANCE & RISK OFFICER - FINTECH AT KING OF CMS CONSULTING

About Company:

King of CMS Consulting is a forward-thinking IT consulting firm, specializing in web design, AI automation, payment integration, and education technology, with a physical presence in Nigeria, Canada and the United States. Our key brands, including Kstudy Learning and Figureshub, focus on transforming education and technology services for Africans and Africans in the diaspora.

Job Description:

Regulatory Licensing & Relations:

• Lead and manage applications for International Money Transfer Operator (IMTO),Payment Service Provider, and other required licenses in Canada (FINTRAC/MSB) and Nigeria (CBN).
• Serve as the primary liaison with regulatory bodies, auditors, and banking partners.

Compliance Program Design:

• Develop and maintain a comprehensive compliance framework coveringAML/CFT, KYC, data privacy (PIPEDA/GDPR), and payment regulations.
• Draft and enforce internal policies, procedures, and controls for all fintech operations.

Monitoring & Reporting:

• Oversee transaction monitoring, suspicious activity reporting, and risk assessments.
• Implement automated tools for real-time AML/KYC checks and fraud detection.
• Prepare regulatory filings, periodic reports, and compliance certifications.

Training & Culture:

• Conduct staff training on compliance obligations, ethical standards, and fraud prevention.
• Promote a culture of compliance across product, engineering, and operations teams.

Advisory & Risk Management:

• Advise leadership on emerging regulatory changes and their impact on product design and market expansion.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate operational and financial compliance risks.

Requirements:

• Strong understanding of AML/CFT, KYC, sanctions screening, and transaction monitoring requirements.
• Familiarity with PCI-DSS, GDPR/PIPEDA, and cross-border data privacy regulations.
• Excellent relationship-building skills with regulators, auditors, and financial institutions.
• Bachelor’s degree in Law, Finance, Business, or related field; CAMS or CRCM certificationstrongly preferred.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced startup environment and partner effectively with technical and product teams.

Qualifications and Skills:

• 7+ years of compliance or risk management experience in fintech, payments, banking, or remittance industries.
• Demonstrated success in obtaining and maintaining Cross border and/or CBN IMTO or other Payment Service Provider licenses.

Salary

Application Closing Date: 09th October, 2025

Application Instructions:

Interested and qualified candidates should send their Application and Resume to: career@kingofcms.net using “Re: Compliance & Risk Officer - Fintech” as the subject of the mail.