ASA International is one of the world’s largest international microfinance institutions providing socially responsible loans to low-income entrepreneurs across Asia and Africa.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Chief Compliance Officer

Location: Ikeja, Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Duties and Responsibilities

• Initiate, implement, and continuously improve the organization’s compliance framework.
• Maintain a comprehensive compliance program, including written policies, procedures and standards of conduct. Implement corrective action plans to resolve any compliance vulnerabilities.
• Develop and foster a strong understanding of compliance across all departments.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to senior management on all compliance-related matters while ensuring that compliance priorities are maintained.
• Liaise with external regulatory authorities with a proactive approach towards regulatory requirements

Requirements
Preferred candidate must have:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Law, Finance or Business.
• Compliance certifications such as Certified Compliance Officer (CCO), Certified Compliance and Ethics certification(s) would be an added advantage.
• At least 8 years of experience in Compliance, AML, ABC and risk management.
• A minimum of 4 years experience in a microfinance bank is preferred.
• A proven track record in providing strategic compliance leadership and external regulatory liaison.

Application Closing Date
15th December, 2024.