Head of Compliance, MLRO

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Nigeria.

📋 Description

• Act as the main liaison with relevant regulatory agencies

• Ensure the organization complies with necessary governance standards, including fit and proper requirements

• Monitor and analyze regulatory changes pertinent to virtual assets and provide guidance to senior management and the Board

• Develop, implement, and sustain a thorough compliance framework in line with local regulations, FATF recommendations, and global best practices for VASPs

• Create and uphold policies related to AML/CFT, KYC, CDD, EDD, transaction monitoring, sanctions screening, data protection, cybersecurity compliance, and the safeguarding of client assets

• Establish and manage compliance monitoring, testing, gap analysis, and reporting processes

• Draft compliance reports for the Board and relevant committees

• Incorporate compliance aspects into the design and operations of new products

• Evaluate technical documentation, user experiences, product workflows, advertising, social media initiatives, influencer collaborations, and product launches

• Collaborate with Legal, Product, and Marketing teams on client-facing and market entry materials

• Serve as the designated MLRO with legal accountability for the AML/CFT framework

• Review internal Suspicious Transaction Reports and determine external disclosures

• Oversee transaction monitoring, sanctions screening, customer risk assessments, KYC/CDD, and enhanced due diligence

• Promote a culture of compliance and deliver AML/CFT and compliance training

• Counsel the Board on staffing, systems, and budgetary needs

• Maintain the compliance manual and risk register while overseeing incident remediation

• File regulatory reports and notifications

• Keep compliance records, SAR documentation, KYC files, and transaction-monitoring records

• Assist with inspections, supervisory visits, and regulatory reviews

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Law, Finance, Business, or a related discipline

• At least 8 years of experience in compliance, AML, or financial crime prevention, with a minimum of 3 years in a senior or leadership compliance position

• Proven in-house experience with virtual asset service providers (VASPs), cryptocurrency exchanges, fintech companies, or regulated financial institutions

• Direct experience collaborating with financial regulators and financial intelligence units

• In-depth knowledge of FATF Recommendations and their implications for virtual asset service providers, including the Travel Rule (FATF Recommendation 16)

• Strong understanding of crypto-specific AML typologies

• Proficient with blockchain analytics and transaction monitoring tools such as Chainalysis, Elliptic, TRM Labs, or similar

• Exceptional written and verbal communication abilities in both English and French

• Strong analytical and investigative capabilities

• Proven ability to engage constructively with regulators, external auditors, and law enforcement

• High level of personal integrity and sound professional judgment

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-based bonuses

• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits

• Opportunities for professional development and career advancement

• Dynamic and supportive work environment