Compliance Officer

Nkaise is seeking an experienced Fractional Compliance Officer to ensure our operations, policies, and systems meet all relevant Nigerian and international regulatory standards. This role is critical for securing and maintaining key partnerships as we scale our digital trade infrastructure platform.

Nkaise Africa Limited is a pan-African B2B digital trade infrastructure platform connecting merchants with verified suppliers and essential trade services across African markets.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

About The Role:

• Nkaise is seeking an experienced Fractional Compliance Officer to ensure our operations, policies, and systems meet all relevant Nigerian and international regulatory standards.
• This role is critical for securing and maintaining key partnerships as we scale our digital trade infrastructure platform.

Key Responsibilities:

• AML, KYC & Partner Due Diligence
• Implement and maintain the company's AML/CFT Policy and oversee transaction monitoring .
• Design and execute KYB processes and manual verification procedures for business onboarding
• Prepare compliance submissions required by banking and API partners Data Privacy & Security Compliance
• Ensure full compliance with the Nigeria Data Protection Act (NDPA/NDPR)
• Review and maintain the Data Privacy & Security Policy, including handling of data retrieved via third-party APIs
• Complete the NDPR Readiness Worksheet and manage the NDPC audit process Risk Management
• Collaborate with the technical team to align platform architecture against ISO 27001, OWASP, PCI DSS, and SOC2 standards
• Complete third-party risk questionnaires for partner onboarding
• Maintain the Risk Management & Fraud Prevention Policy
• Advise on CBN fraud directives and escalation processes Operational & Corporate Compliance
• Formalize the compliance organogram in coordination with legal counsel
• Ensure adherence to partner SLA compliance obligations
• Manage submission of required corporate documents (POI/POA, tax compliance, business address evidence)

• Proven compliance or regulatory experience within Nigerian FinTech or financial services
• Strong knowledge of CBN regulations, AML/CFT/CPF frameworks, and NDPA/NDPR
• Familiarity with ISO 27001, PCI DSS, and SOC2
• CAMS certification is an advantage
• Highly detail-oriented with strong written communication skills.

How to apply Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV and a brief note explaining why they are a good fit for the role to: (see Apply by email) using the Job Title as the subject of the email.

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