Compliance Manager
Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time
Reports to: MD,CeviantPay & Board
Role Summary
- We are looking for a Compliance Manager to ensure thatCeviantPayments operates in full compliance with all relevant laws, regulations, applicable to a Payment Solution Service Provider (PSSP) licensed by the Central Bank of Nigeria.
- The role oversees regulatory compliance, AML/CFT controls, internal policy governance, and regulatory engagement to ensure the companymaintainsits license andoperateswithin approved guidelines
Role Responsibilities
- Develop, implement, and maintain the company’s compliance policies and procedures in line with PSSP licensing requirements and regulatory guidelines.
- Serve asprimaryliaison during CBN examinations.
- Monitor regulatory developments from the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), and other relevant bodies.
- Prepare andsubmitweekly, monthly, and annual filings to regulatory authorities.
- Provide periodic compliance reports to: Managing Director, Board of Directors (where applicable)
- Conductcompliancerisk assessments,identifyinggaps and recommending mitigating controls.
- Review new and existing products, services, and business processes to ensure regulatory alignment.
- Liaise with regulatory bodies and ensuretimelyresponse to queries
- Implement compliance policies and procedures.
- Oversee AML/CFT monitoring activities and reporting, including suspicious transaction reporting.
- Ensure merchants and partnerscomply withonboarding standards.
- Conduct compliance reviews of merchant agreements.
- Monitor chargeback risks, fraud indicators, and transaction anomalies.
- Recommend risk mitigation measures.
- Maintain the company’s compliance records and documentation for internal audits and regulatory inspections.
- Provide training and guidance to staff on compliance obligations, policies, and procedures.
- Coordinate with internal stakeholders and external regulators during audits or inquiries.
- Support the management team in implementing risk mitigation strategies.
Educational Qualification & Work Experience
- Bachelor’s Degree in Law, Finance, Accounting, or related field.
- Minimum 9 years of compliance experience, preferably in fintech, payments, or banking.
- Professional certifications (e.g., ACAMS, ICA, or equivalent)preferred.
- Strong understanding of Nigerian financial regulations, including PSSP licensing, CBN guidelines, AML/CFT regulations, and electronic payments.
- Experience in regulatory reporting, risk assessments, and internal audits.
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
- High levelof integrity, attention to detail, and ability to handle sensitive information
- Familiarity with local and international regulatory frameworks is an advantage
Skills & Competencies:
- Strong knowledge of CBN regulations, especially PSSP licensing requirements
- Working understanding of AML/CFT frameworks, KYC, transaction monitoring, and STR/SAR reporting
- Familiarity with payment systems, electronic transactions, and settlement processes.
- Knowledge of Nigerian Data Protection Act (NDPA) and data privacy requirements.
- Ability to interpret and implement regulatory guidelines, circulars, and directives.
- Experience supporting regulatory audits, examinations, and reporting
- Ability to liaise with regulators, banks, auditors, and internal teams.
Why Join Ceviant?
- Work in a dynamic, innovative, and collaborative environment.
- Opportunity to shape compliance and governance frameworks in a regulated PSSP environment.
- Flexible Working arrangement
- Competitive Compensation package.
Application Closing Date
22nd June, 2026.
Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates are invited to send their applications to: recruitment@ceviant.co using the job title as the subject of the mail.