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What I will be doing ?

KYC Onboarding:

• Oversee and manage the Know Your Customer (KYC) onboarding process for new customers and update those existing.
• Ensure compliance with local and international regulatory requirements related to customer identification and verification.

Transaction Monitoring:

• Enhance transaction monitoring systems to detect and report suspicious activities.
• Conduct periodic reviews and assessments to ensure the effectiveness of transaction monitoring processes.

AML/CFT Compliance:

• Possess in-depth knowledge of Anti-Money Laundering (AML) and Counter-Terrorism Financing (CFT) regulations.
• Develop and enforce AML/CFT policies and procedures to safeguard against financial crime risks.

Regulatory Compliance:

• Stay abreast of the regulatory landscape governing the payments industry in Nigeria.
• Interpret and communicate regulatory changes, with a focus on AML/CFT requirements, to relevant stakeholders within the organization.
• Establish and maintain strong relationships with regulators in Nigeria and other African countries.

Remittance Compliance:

• Develop and implement compliance procedures specific to remittances and cross-border payments.
• Ensure adherence to regulatory requirements governing remittance services.

Risk Assessments:

• Conduct regular risk assessments to identify and mitigate potential compliance risks.
• Collaborate with other departments to implement risk mitigation strategies.

Reporting:

• Report findings and other compliance matters related to AML/CFT to different stakeholders in a clear and understandable manner.
• Ensure timely and accurate reporting to internal and external stakeholders as required by regulations.

Training and Awareness:

• Provide training to staff on compliance policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements, with a specific focus on AML/CFT.
• Foster a culture of compliance awareness within the organization.

MLRO Responsibilities:

• Fulfill the role of Money Laundering Reporting Officer (MLRO) for the company in Nigeria.
• Report suspicious activities and transactions to relevant authorities as required by Moroccan regulations.
• Ensure the effective operation of the internal reporting procedures for suspicious activities.
• Proven experience in goAML.

What skills and qualifications do I need?

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field; additional certifications (e.g., CAMS, ACAMS, ICA) are a must.
• Proven experience in a compliance role within the financial services industry, with a focus on payments and remittances.
• In-depth knowledge of KYC processes, transaction monitoring, and AML/CFT regulations.
• Familiarity with Nigerian and African regulatory frameworks for the payments industry.
• Experience in engaging with regulators and maintaining positive relationships.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

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