StackFX is a digital currency exchange platform and international payment provider built to serve both local and diaspora's personal, trade advisory and business financial transfer needs, this is made possible through a unified FX platform that is both secure and accessible regardless of region.
We are recruiting to fill the position of:
Job Title: Senior Compliance Specialist
Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Full time
Functions and Responsibilities
Compliance:
- Prepare a legal and regulatory compliance checklist and check for 100% compliance;
- monitoring changes in relevant legislation and the regulatory environment and taking appropriate action;
- Liaising with external regulators and advisers, such as lawyers and auditors;
- Ensure that none of the policies and procedures of the Company and its related activities is illegal, unethical, or improper;
- Respond to alleged violations of rules, regulations, policies and procedures by evaluating or recommending the initiation of investigative procedures;
- Identify potential areas of compliance vulnerability develop/implement a corrective action plan for resolution of problematic issues, and provide general guidance on how to avoid or deal with similar situations in the future.
- Manage interactions/ correspondence with regulators and relevant legal agents.
Litigation:
- Offer dispute resolution advice including matters of recovery claims and actions;
- Liaising with external Lawyer representing the Company in any form of dispute;
- Handle all default-related litigations.
Legal Advice:
- Provide Legal advice on the relevant laws and regulations as it concerns the business of the Company;
- Draft Legal Opinions when requested
Custodianship:
- Ensure effective and efficient filing system
- Ensure proper custody of sensitive documents
- Ensure proper titles and ownership of the Group’s assets
Key Performance Indicators:
- Ensure zero penalties in regulatory filings, and ensure filings are done on the due date provided there are no operational constraints
- Communication of changes in relevant legislation and actions taken to ensure implementation and compliance within 48 hours of such change.
- Raise a red flag within an hour of detecting unethical, illegal or improper activities.
- Maintain all document/ correspondences in the compliance files.
- Ensure response to correspondence within 24 hours
Qualifications
- Minimum of a first degree in Law, must have be called to the Nigerian bar.
- Professional Membership
- Must be a member of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA)
- A recognized professional certification in Financial/Payment Processing De-Risking, AML & Fraud Analytics will be an added advantage.
Skills / Competence Requirements:
- Planning and good bookkeeping skill
- Proactive and analytical skills
- Good communication skills.
- Integrity and Accuracy
- Precision
- Knowledge of regulations and policies relevant to the company business
- Research and analytical skills
- Good relationship management skills
- Drafting skills, practical knowledge of contract, analytical skills accuracy and time management skills
- In-depth understanding of company internal operations and structure
Application Closing Date
Not Specified.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online
