Overview
Compliance Officer Jobs in Western Africa at BitDelta Pro
Title: Compliance Officer
Company: BitDelta Pro
Location: Western Africa
Job Role:
We are looking for an experienced and detail-oriented Compliance Officer to oversee and strengthen our global regulatory compliance framework in Western Africa. The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring the organization's compliance with all applicable regulations, particularly those issued by the Nigeria Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), while promoting a strong culture of ethics, governance, and regulatory excellence.
This role is ideal for a compliance professional with experience in financial services, asset management, securities trading, or the capital markets who can effectively manage regulatory obligations, mitigate compliance risks, and serve as a trusted advisor to both internal stakeholders and regulatory authorities.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
· Ensure compliance with all applicable SEC Nigeria regulations, capital market rules, and other relevant statutory and regulatory requirements.
· Develop, implement, and maintain compliance policies, procedures, and internal controls to support an effective compliance framework.
· Prepare and coordinate regulatory filings, statutory returns, disclosures, and reports required by SEC Nigeria and other regulatory bodies.
· Oversee AML/CFT and KYC compliance programmes, ensuring adherence to regulatory requirements and internal policies.
· Serve as the primary liaison with regulators, supporting inspections, audits, examinations, and regulatory enquiries.
· Provide compliance guidance to business teams, deliver regulatory training, and promote a culture of ethical conduct and regulatory awareness across the organization.
· Prepare periodic compliance reports for senior management and the Board, monitor regulatory developments, and recommend policy and process enhancements to address emerging compliance risks.
PROFESSIONAL REQUIREMENTS
· Bachelor's degree in law, Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration, or a related discipline, with a minimum of 4+ year's experience in compliance within financial services, asset management, securities trading, investment management, or capital markets.
· Must be a SEC-sponsored individual (mandatory) with a strong understanding of SEC Nigeria regulations, capital market compliance requirements, and regulatory reporting obligations.
· Demonstrated experience managing regulatory filings, compliance monitoring, regulatory examinations, and implementing effective compliance and internal control frameworks.
· Sound knowledge of AML/CFT, KYC, corporate governance, risk management, and applicable regulatory standards.
· Excellent analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills, with a high level of integrity, professionalism, attention to detail, and the ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.
· Strong knowledge of the Nigerian regulatory and capital markets landscape.
· Excellent regulatory interpretation, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
· Ability to identify compliance risks and implement practical, business-focused solutions.
· Strong organizational, documentation, and reporting skills with exceptional attention to detail.
· Confidence in engaging with regulators, senior management, and cross-functional stakeholders while maintaining the highest standards of ethics, governance, and professional integrity.
Mandatory Qualification: CIS (Chartered Institute of Stockbrokers) certification is required.
