PalmPay is an Africa-focused fintech firm, launched in 2019. PalmPay is a mobile payments platform that offers a number of financial services.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Senior Compliance Officer – Health Check Team

Location: Lagos

Job Summary 

• The Senior Compliance Officer, Health Check Team will support the Team Lead in conducting regular and ongoing compliance reviews across all business units, and product lines.
• The role ensures that the company maintains continuous adherence to regulatory requirements, internal policies, AML/CFT/CPF standards, data privacy laws, and operational integrity frameworks.
• Working under the supervision of the Team Lead, the Senior Officer will play a key role in executing reviews, identifying compliance gaps, tracking remediation efforts, and contributing to initiatives that enhance the company’s overall compliance posture.

Key Responsibilities

• Execute scheduled and thematic compliance health checks based on the approved plan.
• Review process documentation, customer files, and system reports to identify deviations or control gaps.
• Perform testing and sampling on key compliance processes (e.g., onboarding, PEP screening, SAR filing, etc.).
• Maintain working papers and evidence of all reviews performed.
• Assist in preparing Health Check Reports and recommendations.
• Support in following up on the implementation of corrective actions.
• Conduct random spot checks on high-risk operations (agents, merchants, branches, etc.).
• Support data analytics for trend monitoring and dashboard generation.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in law, accounting, economics, or a related field.
• 3–5 years of relevant experience in compliance, audit, or risk management.
• Understanding of AML/CFT, data privacy, and regulatory reporting standards.
• Strong documentation, attention to detail, and analytical skills.
• Working knowledge of Excel, Power BI, or similar analytics tools is an advantage.
• Detail-oriented with a strategic approach to risk assessment.
• Experience liaising with regulators, LEAs, and managing cross-functional teams.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.