Operations Manager
Tetra Maritime
Lagos
Nigeria
July 3, 2026
Full-timeJuly 3, 2026
Job Description
Job Overview:
This role involves developing and implementing the compliance framework, monitoring regulatory changes, overseeing KYC, AML/CFT controls, and providing strategic guidance to the Board and Management to mitigate regulatory risk and uphold the bank’s license to operate.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Develop, implement, and oversee a comprehensive compliance framework aligned with regulatory requirements and industry best practices. Ensure full compliance with applicable regulations, including CBN guidelines, AML/CFT requirements, and data protection laws. Lead regulatory engagement, acting as the primary liaison with regulators and coordinating examinations, audits, and inquiries. Oversee KYC and CDD processes, transaction monitoring, and suspicious activity reporting to ensure effective financial crime compliance. Conduct enterprise-wide compliance risk assessments and monitor regulatory developments to proactively manage emerging risks. Review and validate statutory and regulatory returns, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and timely submission. Provide strategic compliance advisory to management and the Board, including reporting on compliance performance, breaches, and remediation efforts.
Required Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in Law or a related discipline, with a Master’s degree or relevant legal qualification as an added advantage. Minimum of 5 years’ experience in compliance, regulatory, or risk management within banking, fintech, or financial services, including at least 4 years in a leadership role. Strong knowledge of CBN regulatory frameworks and fintech or microfinance banking compliance requirements. In-depth understanding of key regulatory and statutory frameworks, including BOFIA, CAMA, NDPA, NFIU, NDIC, and anti-money laundering laws. Proven experience in SCUML reporting and financial reporting in line with Financial Reporting Council requirements. Demonstrated ability to interpret complex regulations and translate them into practical, business-aligned processes. Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills, with proficiency in compliance systems and data analysis tools.
Educational Background:
Bachelor’s degree in Law or a related discipline, with a Master’s degree or relevant legal qualification as an added advantage.
Experience:
Minimum of 5 years’ experience in compliance, regulatory, or risk management within banking, fintech, or financial services, including at least 4 years in a leadership role.
Languages:
English
Additional Notes:
Full Time - 9 to 5
This role involves developing and implementing the compliance framework, monitoring regulatory changes, overseeing KYC, AML/CFT controls, and providing strategic guidance to the Board and Management to mitigate regulatory risk and uphold the bank’s license to operate.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Develop, implement, and oversee a comprehensive compliance framework aligned with regulatory requirements and industry best practices. Ensure full compliance with applicable regulations, including CBN guidelines, AML/CFT requirements, and data protection laws. Lead regulatory engagement, acting as the primary liaison with regulators and coordinating examinations, audits, and inquiries. Oversee KYC and CDD processes, transaction monitoring, and suspicious activity reporting to ensure effective financial crime compliance. Conduct enterprise-wide compliance risk assessments and monitor regulatory developments to proactively manage emerging risks. Review and validate statutory and regulatory returns, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and timely submission. Provide strategic compliance advisory to management and the Board, including reporting on compliance performance, breaches, and remediation efforts.
Required Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in Law or a related discipline, with a Master’s degree or relevant legal qualification as an added advantage. Minimum of 5 years’ experience in compliance, regulatory, or risk management within banking, fintech, or financial services, including at least 4 years in a leadership role. Strong knowledge of CBN regulatory frameworks and fintech or microfinance banking compliance requirements. In-depth understanding of key regulatory and statutory frameworks, including BOFIA, CAMA, NDPA, NFIU, NDIC, and anti-money laundering laws. Proven experience in SCUML reporting and financial reporting in line with Financial Reporting Council requirements. Demonstrated ability to interpret complex regulations and translate them into practical, business-aligned processes. Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills, with proficiency in compliance systems and data analysis tools.
Educational Background:
Bachelor’s degree in Law or a related discipline, with a Master’s degree or relevant legal qualification as an added advantage.
Experience:
Minimum of 5 years’ experience in compliance, regulatory, or risk management within banking, fintech, or financial services, including at least 4 years in a leadership role.
Languages:
English
Additional Notes:
Full Time - 9 to 5
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