Financial Services

Compliance Manager

Lovonus Microfinance Bank·Lagos, nigeria·Full Time·Contract
Financial ServicesFull TimeContract
-Closes Oct 20, 2026

Location: Oyingbo, Lagos

Salary: N250,000 - N350,000

We are seeking an experienced Compliance Manager to oversee the bank's regulatory compliance framework, ensure strict adherence to CBN, NDIC, and NIBSS guidelines, drive AML/CFT compliance, and manage risk across all operational and digital channels.

Key Responsibilities

  • Formulate, update, and implement the bank's compliance, regulatory, and AML/CFT policies
  • Monitor daily operations to ensure full compliance with CBN directives, NDIC regulations, and internal controls
  • Prepare and submit prompt statutory returns to regulatory bodies (CBN, NIBSS, NFIU, SEC, etc.)
  • Manage regulatory reporting portals including goAML, RapidAML, NIBSS fraud portal, and BankOne software
  • Oversee Enhanced Due Diligence (EDD) and Know Your Customer (KYC) onboarding frameworks
  • Conduct periodic compliance reviews, risk assessments, and branch/operational audits
  • Track, investigate, and report suspicious transactions, fraud attempts, and regulatory breaches
  • Support regulatory inspections and liaise directly with external regulators and auditors
  • Deliver regular AML/CFT and regulatory compliance training to staff across all departments
  • Advise executive management on emerging regulatory trends, legal risks, and compliance requirements

Requirements

  • Bachelor\'s Degree/HND in Law, Banking & Finance, Economics, Business Administration, Microfinance, or a related field
  • 5-7 years' experience in regulatory compliance, risk management, or internal control within a bank, MFB, or financial institution
  • Deep understanding of CBN microfinance regulations, NFIU AML/CFT guidelines, and NDIC requirements
  • Hands-on experience with core banking software (e.g., BankOne), goAML, RapidAML, and NIBSS portals
  • Strong analytical, reporting, policy drafting, and risk assessment skills
  • Proven track record of handling regulatory audits, reporting returns, and compliance reviews
  • High level of integrity, attention to detail, and sound legal/regulatory judgment
  • Professional certification such as ACIN (Associate, Compliance Institute Nigeria), CIBN MCP, or CAMS is a strong advantage
  • Must reside in Lagos and should be principled, analytical, detail-oriented, and comfortable driving a proactive compliance culture across digital and traditional microfinance operations.

Key skills

BA/BSc/HND
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At a glance

Company

Lovonus Microfinance Bank

Location

Lagos, nigeria

Employment

Full Time

Work style

Contract

Experience

Valid until

October 20, 2026

Created

October 7, 2026

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