Nextzon Business Services Limited - We are an emerging market management consulting andenterprise development company, inspired by a collective mission of building and transforming business enterprisesfor phenomenal success in the market they operate in.
We are recruiting to fill the position below: Job Title: Compliance Specialist Location: Lekki, Lagos Employment Type: Full-time
Job Summary
Nextzon is seeking a highly analytical, detail-oriented and technology-savvy Compliance Specialist to support compliance oversight across its businesses.
The successful candidate will help ensure that the Group and its operating entities comply with applicable laws, regulatory requirements, contractual obligations, internal policies and established governance standards. The role involves conducting compliance risk assessments, investigating discrepancies, monitoring internal controls and recommending practical measures to address identified compliance gaps.
We are particularly interested in candidates with experience working in a group of companies or holding company environment, who can navigate multiple business entities and coordinate compliance activities across different operations.
Key Responsibilities
Coordinate compliance monitoring and risk management activities across the Group's operating entities.
Identify applicable regulatory requirements and maintain an up-to-date register of compliance obligations.
Conduct targeted compliance reviews, risk assessments and control evaluations.
Investigate discrepancies, suspected breaches, irregularities and non-compliance, documenting findings and recommending corrective actions.
Monitor compliance with relevant data protection, information security, contractual, ethical and regulatory requirements.
Assess the applicability of anti-money laundering, anti-bribery and other financial crime controls to the Group's business activities.
Develop and review compliance policies, procedures, monitoring checklists and reporting templates.
Track identified compliance gaps and follow up on agreed corrective and preventive actions.
Prepare periodic compliance reports for management, highlighting material risks, emerging issues and outstanding actions.
Support compliance awareness programmes and promote a culture of integrity, accountability and responsible business conduct.
Leverage AI tools and digital technologies to improve regulatory research, risk analysis, documentation, reporting and compliance monitoring.
Requirements and Qualifications The ideal candidate must possess:
A Bachelor's degree in Law, Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Risk Management, Information Technology or another relevant discipline.
Approximately three (3) to six (6) years of relevant experience in compliance, risk management, internal control, audit, regulatory affairs or a related field.
Demonstrable experience working in, or currently working with, a group of companies or holding company. Experience coordinating compliance across subsidiaries or multiple business units will be a strong advantage.
Practical experience in compliance reviews, risk assessments, investigations, control testing or regulatory monitoring.
Strong proficiency in AI tools, with the ability to apply them effectively to research, data analysis, document review, reporting, workflow automation and productivity improvement.
Good knowledge of regulatory compliance principles, corporate governance and risk-based control practices.
Excellent analytical, investigative, communication, report-writing and problem-solving skills.
High integrity, professional discretion, attention to detail and sound judgement.
The ability to manage multiple assignments, work independently, meet tight deadlines and engage effectively with stakeholders across different businesses.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel, Word and PowerPoint.
Relevant professional certifications in compliance, risk management, anti-money laundering, data protection, information security or internal audit will be an added advantage.
Work Expectations
This role requires flexibility, initiative and a strong commitment to delivery. The successful candidate must be prepared to work beyond official office hours and on weekends when necessary to meet business needs, address urgent compliance matters and deliver time-sensitive assignments.
Candidates must be comfortable working across multiple Group entities, managing competing priorities and handling sensitive information with the highest level of confidentiality.
What We Are Looking For:
We seek a proactive professional who understands the complexities of compliance within a multi-entity business environment, can identify risks before they escalate, investigates issues objectively and translates regulatory requirements into practical business controls.
The ideal candidate combines sound compliance judgement with strong analytical capabilities, hands-on AI proficiency and the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, performance-driven organisation.