Moment is an integrated payments platform for Africa, incubated as a joint venture by MultiChoice, Rapyd, and General Catalyst. We connect businesses and consumers in over 40 African countries. We’re able to do so through our broad network that aims to cover over 100 payment providers, 200 local payment methods, and 40 currencies.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Compliance Officer

Location: Lagos, Nigeria

Job Description

• We are looking for a detail-oriented compliance professional to lead our Compliance function in Nigeria who is comfortable getting hands on.
• You will be responsible for onboarding partners and merchants, monitoring transactions, and ensuring we meet all regulatory requirements across multiple jurisdictions.

Requirements

• 7+ years of experience in Compliance Risk Management in the payments or financial services industry
• Strong knowledge of FATF guidelines and local compliance requirements across multiple jurisdictions
• Hands-on experience with AML / CFT transaction monitoring and sanctions screening
• CAMS/CFE /any  recognised compliance certification (or working towards it) is required
• A proactive, detail-oriented mindset with strong judgment and integrity
• Excellent communication skills and professional fluency in English
• Comfortable operating in a startup or fast-scaling environment
• Develop and manage onboarding workflows for payment companies, merchants, and end users to meet KYC / KYB, CIP, and EDD obligations using a mix of manual and automated tools
• Monitor accounts and transactions for AML / CFT / CPF, sanctions, adverse media, and Terms of Service violations
• Act as the first line of defense: triage and investigate high-risk cases, escalate when needed, and ensure timely queue management
• File Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs) where required and maintain operational SLAs
• Oversee data privacy compliance, including creating frameworks for compliant data usage and cross-border flows
• Conduct ongoing due diligence / re-certification for existing merchants and partners
• Support the Chief Compliance Officer in developing KPIs, reporting tools, and board-level insights
• Contribute to continuous improvement in compliance processes and tools in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and equity options
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision benefits
• Opportunities for career advancement and professional development
• Dynamic and collaborative work environment with passionate team members.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.