Junior AML Investigation Analyst at AZA Finance | Jobs in Nigeria

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Job Title: Junior AML Investigation Analyst

Location: Lagos
Job type: Full-time

Job Summary

• As the Junior AML Investigation Analyst, you will play a crucial role in supporting the compliance and reporting team and ensuring adherence to regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Driving the implementation and execution of our compliance processes for the selection, onboarding and monitoring of our third parties, in line with the group-wide policies and procedures and relevant legal requirements (4MLD, PSD2, etc.)
• Applying risk assessment procedures to appropriately identify and manage AML risks.
• Suggesting and implementing – in close cooperation with the senior compliance management officer – adequate mitigation measures to reduce the AZA’s AML risk exposure
• Performing meticulous anti-money laundering (AML) and know-your-customer (KYC) checks
• Assisting in the preparation of compliance reports and filings, ensuring accuracy and timeliness
• Collaborating on other aspects of compliance, such as fraud prevention, fraud investigation and ensure that fraud risks are effectively managed.
• Maintaining records and a complete and up-to-date documentation
• Creating and tracking metrics on due diligence activities to achieve accountability and to ensure that all compliance policies, procedures and tools are effectively communicated and strictly followed.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college/university
• At least one year experience in the compliance field, regulatory, risk management, and/or compliance auditing and monitoring is a plus.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Excellent knowledge of business ethics, integrity codes, and the Corporate Guidelines for Business Partners
• Strong analytical, organisational and time management skills
• Detail-oriented and process-driven mindset
• Excellent level of interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively with others and liaise between internal and external stakeholders
• The ability to work collaboratively across different business units on a global scale.
• Proficiency in English
• Excellent organisational, planning and follow-up skills and the ability to meet critical
• Deadlines quickly and reliably
• Excellent attention to detail, analytical ability and creative problem-solving skills
• Strong oral, written and presentation communication skills

Benefits

• Great career development opportunities in a fast growing Fin-tech Company
• Ownership: All team members are empowered to bring ideas and make a difference in a dynamic and casual work environment
• A competitive salary at every stage of your growth
• Workplace pension contribution
• 24 days statutory paid annual leave in addition to local public holidays, plus an extra day for birthdays. Including 4 days for Christmas/New Year break
• Company funded private medical insurance: dental, medical, and optical services coverage based on your jurisdiction
• 2x – 3x Group life insurance depending on your jurisdiction
• Performance bonus / equity incentives plan
• Growth: Access to a personal growth budget (Permanent/FTEs Only)
• Mentorship & buddy program
• Complimentary breakfast, snacks & drinks
•  Team building and happy hours events
• Employee mental health support
• A One-time work from home allowance
• Employee referral program