Chief Compliance Officer (CCO) – Switching Company

The Chief Compliance Officer (CCO) is responsible for regulatory compliance, AML/CFT governance, consumer protection, and conduct risk management. The role ensures continuous adherence to CBN regulations and protects the company’s operating license.

Department: Fintech
Project Location(s): Lagos, Nigeria
Education: Master’s Degree

Responsibilities

1. Strategy, Business Growth & Market Leadership
1. Regulatory Compliance & CBN Engagement
  • Serve as primary interface with the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) on compliance matters.
  • Interpret and implement all applicable CBN regulations, guidelines, and circulars.
  • Coordinate regulatory examinations and ensure timely remediation of findings.
  • Ensure on-time submission of compliance-related regulatory returns.
2. AML/CFT & Financial Crime Compliance
  • Design and maintain an effective AML/CFT framework.
  • Oversee KYC, CDD, EDD, and transaction monitoring processes.
  • Ensure timely STR and CTR filings where applicable.
  • Partner with Risk, Fraud, and Technology teams to strengthen controls.
3. Policies, Controls & Advisory
  • Develop and maintain compliance policies and procedures.
  • Provide compliance advisory support to business and product teams.
  • Embed compliance reviews in new product and change management processes.
4. Consumer Protection & Conduct Risk
  • Ensure compliance with CBN consumer protection guidelines.
  • Oversee complaints management and dispute resolution.
  • Promote ethical conduct and fair treatment of customers.
5. Data Privacy & Regulatory Risk
  • Oversee compliance with NDPR and data protection requirements.
  • Monitor regulatory developments and assess impact on the business.
6. Monitoring, Testing & Reporting
  • Execute compliance monitoring and testing programs.
  • Track and remediate compliance issues and breaches.
  • Report compliance status to management and the Board.
7. Training, Culture & Governance
  • Deliver compliance and AML training across the organization.
  • Foster a strong compliance culture and tone from the top.
  • Support Board Risk & Compliance Committee governance.

Required Qualifications and Experience

Education
  • Bachelor’s degree in Law, Finance, Accounting, Business, or related field. Master’s degree or MBA is an advantage.
Experience
  • 10–15+ years’ experience in compliance or regulatory roles around payments, switching, processing, banking technology, or fintech.

  • At least 5–8+ years in senior compliance leadership within payment processing, payment gateways or financial technology.

Expertise
  • Strong knowledge of CBN regulations and Nigeria’s payments ecosystem.

Certifications (Preferred)
  • Professional certifications (CAMS, ICA, CFE) preferred

KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS (KPIs)
Regulatory Compliance
  • 100% on-time regulatory filings
  • Zero material regulatory breaches
  • Timely remediation of examination findings
AML/CFT
  • Timely STR and CTR reporting
  • KYC compliance rate above agreed threshold
  • Zero material AML/CFT failures
Policies & Controls
  • Annual review of all compliance policies
  • Zero repeat high-risk compliance findings
Consumer Protection
  • Complaints resolved within SLA
  • Zero material consumer protection breaches
Training & Governance
  • 100% compliance training completion
  • Timely Board compliance reporting

Application and Engagement

If this position matches your interest and you are ready to join the team, fill the form below to apply.

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