Duplo is building the platform to power the next generation of financial services. Our mission is to help companies expand financial access for all. Our simple and powerful banking-as-a-service API helps companies quickly launch financial products.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Head of Global Compliance

Location: Lagos (Hybrid)
Department: Risk & Compliance
Employment Type: Full-Time

Job Description

• We are seeking an experienced Head of Global Compliance who will play a critical role in managing and enforcing the global compliance framework with a focus on global payments, FX solutions and cross-border payments.
• This individual will be required to develop strategies to drive compliance in all applicable jurisdictions and help DuploPay mitigate risk.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute Duplo Pay’s global compliance strategy aligned with regulatory requirements.
• Ensure adherence with all global regulatory requirements including but not limited to AML/CFT, KYC, and other applicable standards
• Create and oversee the implementation of risk management policies and procedures in the global payments and cross-border payment fields.
• Lead the effort to procure and maintain required regulatory licenses in applicable jurisdictions
• Ensure timely and accurate reporting of compliance metrics, issues, and regulatory filings
• Build, mentor, and lead a high-performing global compliance team.
• Ensure training programs are designed and implemented for all employees in line with regulatory requirements fostering a culture of accountability and compliance across the Company
• Act as a primary point of contact on compliance issues with global regulatory bodies, financial institutions, etc across various jurisdictions.
• Conduct risk assessments, investigate and resolve compliance breaches ensuring corrective actions are adhered to.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams such as product, operations, legal, etc to ensure compliance requirements are incorporated into necessary processes.
• Monitor and stay abreast of regulatory requirements across jurisdictions.
• Be a trusted advisor to Duplo’s Management Team on compliance-related matters and risk mitigation strategies.

Qualifications

• 8+ years experience in compliance and/or risk management, within the global payments, FX or financial services industry
• Deep understanding of the global payments landscape, FX solutions, and cross-border transaction complexities.
• Experience with managing interactions with auditors and regulators
• Experience with global expansion and market entry
• Strong leadership and team-building skills, with a passion for developing talent and driving results.
• Excellent analytical, decision-making, communication, leadership and stakeholder management skills
• Entrepreneurial mindset, comfortable with ambiguity, and able to thrive in a fast-moving startup environment.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.