INTERNAL CONTROL AND COMPLIANCE OFFICER AT WESTFIELD CONSULTING LIMITED | INTERNAL CONTROL & COMPLIANCE JOBS IN LAGOS

About Company:

Westfield Consulting Limited - Our client in the Financial Sector (Microfinance Bank) is recruiting qualified and passionate candidates to fill the position below:

Job Description:

We are seeking a high-velocity and structurally elite Internal Control and Compliance Officer to anchor the governance engine of our Ikeja-based Fintech operations. In a specialized digital finance landscape where institutional stability is dictated by the speed of risk detection and the precision of the AML/CFT Framework success is defined by "Governance Sovereignty", the ability to harmonize financial operations with the clinical precision required for KYC Processes, Suspicious Transaction Reporting (STR), and Regulatory Liaison. This role is designed for a "Compliance Architect" with a Bachelor’s Degree and 1–2 years of experience who can blend "Analytical Grit" (identifying control gaps and conducting audits) with the "Strategic Agility" required to navigate a fast-paced fintech environment.

Requirements:

1. Orchestration & Regulatory Governance

• Compliance Sovereignty: Monitor and ensure 100% adherence to regulatory requirements and internal policies, acting as the primary "Source of Statutory Alignment."

• Reporting Architecture: Prepare and submit high-fidelity regulatory reports to authorities in a timely manner, providing the "Structural Foundation" for institutional transparency.

• Integrity Stewardship: Maintain meticulous documentation and audit trails, ensuring the "Source of Operational Evidence" is elite and uncompromised.

2. Tactical Resilience & Risk Logic

• Control Sovereignty: Develop and implement internal control processes to mitigate financial and operational risks, acting as the primary "Source of Systemic Security."

• AML Architecture: Oversee AML/CFT regulations, including rigorous KYC processes and STR management, providing the "Functional Foundation" for fraud prevention.

• Gap Stewardship: Identify control vulnerabilities and recommend corrective actions, maintaining the "Source of Continuous Improvement."

3. Operational Integrity & Collaboration Power

• Liaison Sovereignty: Act as the primary point of contact for regulators and external auditors, acting as the primary "Source of External Trust."

• Training Architecture: Support staff training on compliance policies and internal procedures, providing the "Relational Foundation" for a culture of compliance.

• Velocity Logic: Utilize 1–2 years of Fintech/Banking experience to resolve compliance bottlenecks in real-time, maximizing the "Source of Governance Throughput."

Qualifications and Skills:

Professional Profile

• Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Law, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.

• Experience: 1 – 2 years of experience in compliance, internal control, or risk management (Fintech or Banking experience is highly preferred).

• Domain Power: Strong knowledge of AML/CFT regulations and compliance monitoring frameworks.

• Technical Mastery: Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools for reporting and data analysis.

Core Competencies

• Analytical Grit: Exceptional problem-solving skills and a high level of attention to detail.

• Governance Sovereignty: Unwavering integrity and the ability to maintain strict confidentiality.

• Execution Power: Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to manage diverse stakeholders in Ikeja.

Salary

Application Closing Date: Not specified

Application Instructions:

Interested and qualified candidates should send their current CV to: victor.allu@westfield-consulting.com using the Job Position as the subject of the email.

Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.