Role Overview
The Compliance Officer is responsible for executing Passpoint’s day-to-day compliance operations under the direction of the Head of Compliance. The role focuses on ensuring accurate and timely delivery of AML/CFT, KYC, sanctions screening, transaction monitoring, and compliance reporting activities across the company’s payment and cross-border operations.
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct KYC, CDD, and EDD checks for merchants, partners, and customers during onboarding and periodic reviews.
- Monitor transactions and merchant activity using internal tools to identify and escalate suspicious activity.
- Perform sanctions and watchlist screening (OFAC, UN, EU, UK HMT, and local lists).
- Maintain accurate compliance records, logs, and documentation.
- Escalate compliance issues, breaches, and high-risk cases to the Head of Compliance.
- Support audits, investigations, and compliance reporting activities.
- Assist with AML/CFT training coordination and data protection support where required.
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in Law,
- Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business, or related field.
- Minimum of 3 years’ experience in compliance, AML/CFT, banking, fintech, or risk-related roles.
- Strong understanding of KYC/CDD/EDD and AML/CFT principles.
- Familiarity with FATF standards and Nigerian regulations (CBN, NFIU, AML Act 2022).
- Compliance certifications (CAMS, ICA) or related training is an advantage.
Salary
Competitive
Monthly based
Location
Victoria Island, Eti Osa, Lagos State, Nigeria, Lagos State, Nigeria
Victoria Island, Eti Osa, Lagos State, Nigeria, Lagos State, Nigeria