LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCY (LEA) OFFICER AT MONIEPOINT INC.

About Company:

Moniepoint is a financial technology company digitising Africa’s real economy by building a financial ecosystem for businesses, providing them with all the payment, banking, credit and business management tools they need to succeed.

Job Description:

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.

Requirements:

• 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.

Qualifications and Skills:

• 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.

Salary

Application Closing Date: Not specified

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