Manager, AML and CFT Compliance – Compliance at MTN Nigeria

MTN Nigeria – The leader in telecommunications in Nigeria, and a part of a diverse community in Africa and the Middle East, our brand is instantly recognisable. It is through our compelling brand that we are able to attract the right talents who we carefully nurture by continuously improving our employment offerings even beyond reward and recognition.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Manager, AML and CFT Compliance – Compliance

Job Identification: 1449
Location: Victoria Island, Lagos
Job Schedule: Full time
Job Category: MTN Level 3
Division: MoMo Payment Service Bank
Reports To: Executive Compliance Officer

Description

• Develop, implement, and maintain bespoke compliance-related solutions for MoMo PSB’s AML/CTF/Sanctions/Anti-fraud compliance program.
• Design, implement and add to the AML/CTF framework and its implementation
• Assist the CEO and the Senior Management in the management and execution of an efficient compliance monitoring program
• Design, evaluate, support and influence a culture of compliance within MoMo PSB
• Advise and support business (MoMo PSB mainly) and stakeholders with the development of appropriate controls
• Ensure the following activities take place efficiently and systematically:
  • Client on-boarding
  • Client risk-assessment
  • Client monitoring/investigation
• Act as a subject matter expert to the Board, Senior Management and employees
• Provide advice and guidance to all in the organization on fraud and AML/CTF matters
• Responsible for ensuring an AML tool is up and running and meeting regulatory requirements, Group standards and industry best practices
• Approve Suspicious Transaction Reports prepared by AML Analysts so they can be sent to relevant bodies in a timely fashion
• Will make sure all AML alerts are attended to regularly and that relevant rule sets are being used
• Report all fraud cases to Fraud Unit within MoMo PSB and Group Fintech
• Manage the impact of potential changes driven by the regulators, industry, marketplace, and or legal environment and devise strategy to influence them in the best interest of MoMo PSB
• Fully assist and cooperate in audit programs to determine organizational vulnerabilities
• Ensure relevant training on latest AML trends and techniques in the Mobile Financial Services industry is provided to all stakeholders.

Educational Qualifications

• First Degree in Law or Business related discipline
• AML/CFT Certification may be advantageous
• Fluent in English

Experience:

• 6 – 13 Years’ experience including:
• Minimum of 6 years post-qualification experience with, at least, 4 years in Mobile Financial Services sector/industry and or Banking
• Minimum 3 years of proven experience as an AML/Fraud Analyst in the banking industry or within Mobile Financial Services preferably
• Experience developing and Implementing compliance programs
• Very good knowledge of AML/CTF laws and rules in a Mobile Financial Services/banking setting, in Nigeria
• Exceptional investigative and analytical skills
• Experience of producing User Requirement Documentation (URS) or similar is a must to help drive future enhancements to the AML tool
• Very good interpersonal, communication (written and verbal) skills
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to work independently, as well as collaboratively within a team environment.
• Ability to interact effectively with all levels of management, legal counsel, law enforcement, regulators and internal auditors while maintaining strict confidentiality
• Strong decision-making, analytical and investigative abilities with attention to detail and accuracy
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), and aptitude for learning other software applications (MoMo PSB Limited/MTN platforms).

Deadline: 22nd July, 2022 at 11:59PM.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
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