Job Description
Ceviant Payment Nigeria Limited is hiring a Compliance Manager to oversee regulatory compliance and ensure adherence to all applicable laws governing Payment Solution Service Providers (PSSPs) in Nigeria. This role plays a critical part in maintaining the company’s license, strengthening internal controls, and ensuring alignment with Central Bank of Nigeria regulations and other statutory requirements.
Location: Victoria Island, Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time
Key Responsibilities
- Develop, implement, and maintain compliance policies and procedures in line with PSSP licensing requirements
- Monitor regulatory updates from the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) and other relevant authorities
- Prepare and submit weekly, monthly, and annual regulatory reports and filings
- Serve as the primary liaison during regulatory examinations and audits
- Conduct compliance risk assessments and recommend mitigation strategies
- Review products, services, and processes to ensure regulatory alignment
- Oversee AML/CFT monitoring activities, including suspicious transaction reporting
- Ensure proper onboarding compliance for merchants and partners
- Monitor fraud indicators, chargeback risks, and transaction anomalies
- Maintain accurate compliance records for audits and inspections
- Provide compliance training and guidance to staff
- Coordinate with regulators, auditors, and internal stakeholders during audits and inquiries
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree in Law, Finance, Accounting, or a related field
- Minimum of 9 years of compliance experience, preferably in fintech, payments, or banking
- Professional certifications such as ACAMS, ICA, or equivalent are an added advantage
- Strong knowledge of Nigerian financial regulations, including PSSP licensing and CBN guidelines
- Solid understanding of AML/CFT frameworks, KYC processes, and transaction monitoring
- Experience in regulatory reporting, compliance audits, and risk assessments
- Familiarity with the Nigerian Data Protection Act (NDPA) and data privacy standards
- Excellent analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills
- High level of integrity and attention to detail
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV using “Compliance Manager” as the subject of the email.
