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16 hours ago
Head of Global Compliance
Job 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
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- 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
- 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.
- 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
- 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.
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Qualifications
- 8+ years of 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.