Head, Legal and Compliance

4 weeks ago


Lagos, Lagos, Nigeria DynamicPlus Advisory Full time

Develop a comprehensive Compliance Management Program for a financial institution, ensuring alignment with regulatory requirements, industry best practices, and the company's Standards of Ethical Conduct.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Develop, implement, and maintain compliance policies, procedures, and frameworks.
  • Coordinate regulatory compliance and risk management efforts.
  • Maintain a "no surprises" compliance culture, surfacing issues early and implementing necessary changes.
  • Ensure accurate and timely regulatory submissions.
  • Administer the Company's Code of Business Conduct and Ethics.
  • Lead compliance reviews and monitoring activities.
  • Provide legal guidance on contracts, regulatory compliance, litigation, intellectual property, and corporate governance.
  • Manage a team of Compliance & Risk Analysts, monitoring their performance and providing coaching and development opportunities.

Requirements:

  • A minimum of 5 years' post-call experience as a legal practitioner.
  • A university degree from a recognized institution or professional qualification in Law, Accounting, Auditing, Finance, Economics, or a relevant discipline.
  • A minimum of 4 years' experience in the capital markets with a proven understanding of operations and regulatory requirements.
  • Satisfactory completion of the SEC Mandatory Compliance Officers' training program.

Desirable Skills:

  • Strong knowledge of the Capital Market Industry and regulatory orientation skills.
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills.
  • Highly analytical with strong attention to detail.
  • Strong leadership ability, integrity, and sound judgment.
  • Legal intelligence and strategic mindset.
  • Outstanding problem-solving skills.
  • Proven experience in relationship management.
  • Negotiation and persuasion skills.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills with good communication and analytical skills.
  • Proficient use of Microsoft Office Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Google Suites.


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