Compliance Manager

Job Summary

The Compliance Manager supports the Head of Compliance in providing strategic leadership, oversight, and direction for the Compliance function. The role is responsible for strengthening the effectiveness of the Compliance Framework, ensuring enterprise-wide adherence to applicable laws, regulations, internal policies, and industry standards, and embedding a strong compliance and ethical culture across the organisation. The Compliance Manager plays a critical second-line leadership role, with direct responsibility for regulatory engagement, compliance risk management, policy governance, Anti-Financial Crimes compliance, and management reporting. The role serves as a key advisory partner to senior management and the Board Committees on regulatory and compliance matters and acts on behalf of the Head of Compliance when required.

Job Details

Compliance Leadership & Governance

• Support the Head of Compliance in the overall leadership, coordination, and continuous improvement of the Compliance function.
• Serve as a senior compliance advisor to Executive Management, Board Committees, and business leadership on regulatory risks, compliance obligations, and governance matters.
• Act as a delegate for the Head of Compliance where required, including at management, committee, or regulatory engagements.
• Contribute to the development and execution of the annual Compliance Strategy and Work Plan aligned with the organisation’s risk appetite and business objectives.
• Promote a strong compliance tone-from-the-top and ethical culture across the organisation.

Regulatory Compliance & Regulatory Engagement

• Provide oversight for monitoring compliance with all regulatory requirements applicable to the organisation.
• Lead and oversee the preparation, review, and timely submission of accurate regulatory filings, statutory returns, and responses to regulatory inquiries.
• Maintain and continuously update the regulatory universe and assess the impact of regulatory changes on business activities.
• Act as a key point of contact for regulators and coordinate regulatory examinations, inspections, and supervisory reviews.
• Proactively identify regulatory risks and advise management on remediation and regulatory expectations.

Compliance Risk Management & Monitoring

• Support the design, implementation, and execution of the annual Compliance Monitoring Plan.
• Oversee periodic compliance reviews, thematic reviews, and control testing activities across business units.
• Review and challenge compliance findings, root cause analyses, and remediation plans, ensuring issues are tracked to closure.
• Lead compliance risk assessments and contribute to the Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) framework, including risk identification, assessment, and reporting.
• Provide independent assurance on the effectiveness of compliance controls.

Policy Governance & Advisory

• Lead the development, review, and implementation of compliance policies, standards, manuals, and procedures.
• Ensure policies remain aligned with regulatory developments, operating realities, and best practices.
• Provide compliance advisory support on transactions, credit enhancements, new products, strategic initiatives, third‑party arrangements, and operational changes.
• Participate in transaction due diligence, focusing on regulatory, conduct, and compliance risks.

Anti‑Money Laundering / Countering the Financing of Terrorism and Proliferation (AML/CFT/CPF)

• Support the Head of Compliance in ensuring the effective implementation of organisation’s Anti-Financial Crimes (AFC) framework.
• Oversee KYC, customer due diligence, enhanced due diligence, PEP and sanctions screening, and ongoing monitoring processes.
• Review escalated AFC cases, suspicious activity investigations, and ensure accurate and timely filing of Suspicious Transaction Reports (STRs).
• Monitor compliance with applicable AFC regulations and regulatory guidance.
• Support AML risk assessments and independent AML testing activities.

Ethics, Conduct, Training & Awareness

• Champion ethical conduct, integrity, and compliance culture across the organisation.
• Oversee the development and delivery of compliance and AML training programmes for staff and senior management.
• Support the administration of whistleblowing arrangements, including investigation oversight and reporting.
• Provide guidance on conduct risk issues, conflicts of interest, and ethical breaches.

Management & Board Reporting

• Prepare and review high‑quality compliance reports for Executive Management, Board Committees, and regulators.
• Ensure reporting provides clear insights into compliance risks, control effectiveness, breaches, incidents, and remediation status.
• Maintain comprehensive and up‑to‑date compliance records, registers, and documentation.

People Management & Cross‑Functional Collaboration

• Provide oversight, coaching, and technical guidance to compliance team members.
• Support capacity building and succession planning within the Compliance function.
• Collaborate closely with Risk Management, Internal Audit, Legal, Finance, Operations, and Business Units to ensure coordinated risk management.
• Support cross‑functional projects requiring senior compliance input.

Other Responsibilities

• Perform any other duties as assigned by the Head of Compliance.

Requirements

Qualifications & Experience

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Law, Finance, Economics, Business Administration, or a related discipline.
• Relevant postgraduate qualification is an advantage.

Professional Certifications (Required)

• At least one of the following:
  • Designate Compliance Professional (DCP)
  • ACAMS (Certified Anti‑Money Laundering Specialist)
  • Nigerian Bar qualification (for legal background)

Experience

• Minimum of 5-8 years’ experience in compliance, regulatory affairs, risk management, or internal control within financial services, capital markets, banking, or related sectors.
• Demonstrated experience in regulatory reporting, compliance monitoring, and Anti-Financial Crime compliance.

Skills & Competencies

Technical Skills

• Strong understanding of the Nigerian financial regulatory environment (SEC, CBN, NAICOM, FRC, EFCC/SCUML, NSE, etc.).
• Knowledge of corporate governance, AML/CFT regulations, and compliance monitoring methodologies.
• Proficiency in KYC platforms, sanctions screening tools, and compliance systems.

Behavioural Competencies

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication (written & verbal) and stakeholder management skills.
• High level of integrity, discretion, and ethical judgment.
• Attention to detail and ability to work under tight deadlines.
• Strong organisational and coordination abilities.
• Proactive, self-driven, and able to work both independently and in a team.

Working Relationships

Internal:

• All business units, Internal Audit, Risk Management, Legal, Finance, Operations, Corporate Communications.

External:

• Regulators, external auditors, industry associations, consultants, and counterparties.

About Company

Infrastructure Credit Guarantee Company (InfraCredit)

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Infrastructure Credit Guarantee Company (InfraCredit)