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Compliance Officer

Nkaise Africa Limited · Lagos

Nkaise Africa LimitedLagosPosted 12 November 2026

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Where
Lagos, Nigeria
How to apply
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About the Role

Nkaise is seeking an experienced Fractional Compliance Officer to ensure our operations, policies, and systems meet all relevant Nigerian and international regulatory standards. This role is critical for securing and maintaining key partnerships as we scale our digital trade infrastructure platform.

Key Responsibilities

AML, KYC & Partner Due Diligence

Implement and maintain the company's AML/CFT Policy and oversee transaction monitoring • Design and execute KYB processes and manual verification procedures for business onboarding

Prepare compliance submissions required by banking and API partners Data Privacy & Security Compliance

Ensure full compliance with the Nigeria Data Protection Act (NDPA/NDPR)

Review and maintain the Data Privacy & Security Policy, including handling of data retrieved via third-party APIs

Complete the NDPR Readiness Worksheet and manage the NDPC audit process Risk Management

Collaborate with the technical team to align platform architecture against ISO 27001, OWASP, PCI DSS, and SOC2 standards

Complete third-party risk questionnaires for partner onboarding

Maintain the Risk Management & Fraud Prevention Policy

Advise on CBN fraud directives and escalation processes Operational & Corporate Compliance

Formalize the compliance organogram in coordination with legal counsel

Ensure adherence to partner SLA compliance obligations

Manage submission of required corporate documents (POI/POA, tax compliance, business address evidence) What We're Looking For

Proven compliance or regulatory experience within Nigerian FinTech or financial services

Strong knowledge of CBN regulations, AML/CFT/CPF frameworks, and NDPA/NDPR

Familiarity with ISO 27001, PCI DSS, and SOC2

CAMS certification is an advantage

Highly detail-oriented with strong written communication skills

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How to apply

Interested candidates should send their CV and a brief note explaining why they are a good fit for the role to: hello@nkaise.com

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