Legal / Compliance Officer at Paradigm Finance Limited

Paradigm Finance is a CBN (Central Bank of Nigeria) approved finance Company that provides top-notch financial services to its customers.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Location: Igbosere Road, Lagos Island, Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Key Responsibilities

Develop and implement an effective legal compliance program
Create effective internal controls and monitor adherence to them
Draft and revise company policies
Proactively audit processes, practices and documents to identify weaknesses
Evaluate business activities (e.g. investments) to assess compliance risk
Collaborate with internal/external auditors, internal control and HR as necessary
Set plans to manage a crisis or compliance violation
Educate and train employees on regulations and industry practices
Fulfill regulators’ reporting obligations
Check products from legal and compliance perspective.
Receive and direct compliance issues for investigation and resolution.
Develop, maintain and review compliance policies to prevent improper, unethical and illegal conduct.
Handle rules, regulations and policy violation and review and suggest procedures initiation.

Requisite Law Degree
At least 3 years professional experience preferably within the financial services environment.
Good understanding of Compliance activities in Financial Services
Excellent working knowledge of relevant Microsoft tools;
Good knowledge of CBN regulatory reporting
Attention to detail and analytical skills
Excellent communication and organization skills
Strong Stakeholder Management and great team-play.
Self-Starter and ability to work independently

Salary
N1,800,000 – N2,400,000 annually

Application Closing Date
22nd January, 2022.