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Money Laundering Reporting Officer

Blockchain.com

Estimated Salary: $112K-$188K
Location: LA Lagos, Lagos, Nigeria
Blockchain.com is the world's leading software platform for digital assets. Offering the largest production blockchain platform in the world, we share the passion to code, create, and ultimately build an open, accessible and fair financial future, one piece of software at a time. We are seeking an outstanding compliance leader to join our fast-growing team as Money Laundering Reporting Officer (MLRO), Nigeria. This role, reporting to the General Manager, Africa and the Global Chief Compliance Officer, will be responsible for overseeing compliance with regulatory frameworks in Nigeria. We are looking for a highly motivated, adaptable, and collaborative professional who can handle ambiguity and enjoys building. As MLRO, Nigeria, you will oversee and execute the company’s compliance strategy in accordance with Nigerian regulation pertaining to Virtual Asset Service Platforms regulation. If you have experience in a fast-paced environment and are looking for an opportunity to be a member of an innovative compliance team in the digital asset space, this is the perfect opportunity for you! WHAT YOU WILL DO Oversee the company’s compliance with Nigeria VASP regulations, including understanding and interpreting relevant rules and guidelines Prepare and present MLRO reports on compliance risk management activities for senior management and the Board of Directors. Ensure compliance with all local AML/CFT and KYC laws Design, implement, and maintain Nigeria AML/CFT policies and procedures. Provide AML/CFT compliance advice to the management and board of directors Participate in new product and service development to assess AML/CFT implications Work closely with with the global Compliance Function in areas including onboarding, PEP and Sanction Screening, as well as transaction monitoring and SAR filing Conducting regular risk assessments to identify potential AML/CFT risks, including evaluating customer profiles, transaction patterns, and the types of services offered. Overseeing systems for monitoring transactions for suspicious activities Ensuring staff members are trained and aware of their AML/CFT obligations, including regular updates on new regulations and AML/CFT trends Maintaining accurate records of AML/CFT checks, training, and reporting for audit and regulatory purposes. Acting as the main point of contact with regulatory bodies, auditors, and law enforcement agencies regarding AML/CFT matters. Regularly reviewing and updating AML/CFT processes to ensure effectiveness and compliance with changing regulations and best practices in the cryptocurrency and virtual asset industry. Maintain active dialogue with the digital asset industry’s compliance community to inform best practices Conduct investigations when needed with senior management Manage other responsibilities assigned by the General Manager, Africa or Global Chief Compliance Officer WHAT YOU WILL NEED Bachelor's degree in Law, Criminal Justice, or a related field At least 7 years of experience in AML/CFT and compliance At least 2 years of experience working in the FinTech, digital assets or payment services industry. Experience building Nigerian compliance programs from the ground up Experience managing and scaling a team Extensive experience working with and presenting to regulators, auditors and bank partners In-depth understanding of Nigeria AML/CFT regulations Interest and experience in cryptocurrency and virtual asset regulation Experience working with high-risk client groups Excellent written and verbal communications skills, organizational and time management skills Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities Professional certification (e.g., ICA, ACAMS) preferred COMPENSATION & PERKS Bonus scheme based on both company and individual performance The opportunity to be a key player and build your career at a rapidly expanding, global technology company in an exciting, emerging industry. Unlimited vacation policy; work hard and take time when you need it. Apple equipment provided by the company Hybrid role from our office in Nigeria Work from Anywhere Policies Blockchain is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender expression, sex, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status or any other characteristic protected by law. This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, and apprenticeship. Blockchain makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time. You may contact our Data Protection Officer by email at dpo@blockchain.com. Your personal data will be processed for the purposes of managing Controller’s recruitment related activities, which include setting up and conducting interviews and tests for applicants, evaluating and assessing the results thereto, and as is otherwise needed in the recruitment and hiring processes. Such processing is legally permissible under Art. 6(1)(f) of Regulation (EU) 2016/679 (General Data Protection Regulation) as necessary for the purposes of the legitimate interests pursued by the Controller, which are the solicitation, evaluation, and selection of applicants for employment. Your personal data will be shared with Greenhouse Software, Inc., a cloud services provider located in the United States of America and engaged by Controller to help manage its recruitment and hiring process on Controller’s behalf. Accordingly, if you are located outside of the United States, your personal data will be transferred to the United States once you submit it through this site. Because the European Union Commission has determined that United States data privacy laws do not ensure an adequate level of protection for personal data collected from EU data subjects, the transfer will be subject to appropriate additional safeguards under the standard contractual clauses. Your personal data will be retained by Controller as long as Controller determines it is necessary to evaluate your application for employment. Under the GDPR, you have the right to request access to your personal data, to request that your personal data be rectified or erased, and to request that processing of your personal data be restricted. You also have the right to data portability. In addition, you may lodge a complaint with an EU supervisory authority. When applying, mention the word CANDYSHOP to show you read the job post completely.
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