Fraud and AML Compliance Manager at Black Pen Recruitment

Black Pen Recruitment – Our client is an American-based remote company. They are one of the first movers in bringing Cryptocurrency to the masses in Africa and the Middle East.

They are recruiting for suitably qualified candidate located within Nigeria, to join their exciting remote team in the position below:

Job Title: Fraud and AML Compliance Manager

Location: Nigeria
Job Type: Work from home position
Language Requirement: Fluent English and Hausa

Job Description

Are you an experienced Fraud AML and Compliance Manager? Do you have 4-6 years experience in the Fintech industry? Then we have the opportunity for you!
The Fraud and AML Compliance Manager is accountable for the day to day related activities that ensure compliance with all applicable Fraud and AML legislation and supports the mitigation of risk for our Client.
Monitors inbound and/or outbound transactions to assess quality, compliance and/or customer service opportunities.
This is an exciting position in a fast-paced ever-growing, profitable, venture-backed company.

Responsibilities

Acts as a trusted advisor to assigned business/group
Influences and negotiates to achieve business objectives
Supports the execution of strategic initiatives in collaboration with internal and external stakeholders
Conducts independent analysis and assessment to resolve strategic issues
Builds effective relationships with internal/external stakeholders.
Supports the development and promotion of a business/group program
Monitors and reviews transactions in detail. Consistently applies quality and compliance assessments to transaction processing using established and documented processes and procedures
Tracks operational performance, KPI’s and best practices metrics and measures
Completes non-compliance reports as required. Escalates high-risk issues, behaviors or trends to management for corrective/remedial action as required
Provides recommendations to improve the effectiveness of transaction processing systems and processes while maintaining cost-effectiveness
Diligently oversee the daily reporting of Large Transactions which includes reviewing and rectifying any issues.
Keen eye for suspicious transaction indicators and fraud typologies that is supported by your superior investigative and problem-solving skills
Pride yourself on your ability to deal with complex and confidential issues efficiently
Utilize data analytics to write meaningful reports and confidently present findings to business partners that will enable them to make informed decisions
Be in the know of changes in AML laws and regulations while actively apply leading industry practices within a financial institution
Work smart by managing multiple priorities with strict deadlines
Possess an innate ability to be detail-oriented and organized
Have an incredible passion for ensuring the accuracy of record-keeping and reporting to mitigate risk
Executes work to deliver timely, accurate, and efficient service.
Works independently on a range of complex tasks, which may include unique situations.
Broader work or accountabilities may be assigned as needed.

Team:

Exude your upbeat energy and enthusiasm each and every day to motivate your team to be the best they can in every aspect of what they do
Celebrate the success of others by recognizing the contributions of committed team members and their achievements
Align your values with the Mission, Vision and Values of the Client
Be a role model for the Client’s organizational culture by creating a positive impact at every touchpoint with people, with every word you say or put in print and everything you do
Communicate in a fashion that is respectful and well understood
Collaborate with your peers to collectively think of innovative ideas that drive business through technology
Build and utilize working relationships with internal business partners across the organization and external business contacts.

Requirements

4 – 6 years of relevant experience within a financial institution or financial technology (FinTech) company and post-secondary degree in a related field of study OR an equivalent combination of education and experience
Advanced skills (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Knowledge of the business/group processes/procedures/tools/technology as required
Knowledge of applicable risk and regulatory requirements and the impact on the business/group
Technical proficiency gained through education and/or business experience
Advanced verbal and written communication skills
Collaboration and team skills
Analytical and problem-solving skills
Influence, data-driven and decision-making skills
Inherently demonstrate a high level of integrity and be trustworthy