Compliance Manager

North Nile Consultancy Nigeria Limited; Vadodara; On-site; INR 3,000,000 - 4,500,000; Full time

Job summary

North Nile Consultancy Nigeria Limited is seeking a Compliance Specialist Senior Manager to lead a dedicated team responsible for KYC, KYV, KYS and Third-Party Due Diligence. The role ensures onboarding of customers and partners in compliance with applicable laws and policies.

The candidate will act as the subject matter expert on financial crime compliance, sanctions screening, and regulatory due diligence, driving governance and global standards with cross-functional collaboration.

Qualifications

• Qualified Chartered Accountant (CA, ACA, ACCA, CPA or equivalent) OR Qualified Lawyer (LLB, JD)
• Postgraduate qualification in Law, Finance, Business Administration, Risk Management, Compliance or Corporate Governance.
• Professional certifications in compliance and financial crime risk management (e.g., CAMS, CGSS, CFE, CCEP, ICA, FCPA, ISO 37001).
• Experience: 15+ years in compliance, AML, financial crime, investigations, risk management or regulatory compliance.
• Minimum 5 years of people leadership and team management experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead, develop and manage a team of Compliance Specialists.
• Oversee KYC, KYV, KYS and Third-Party Due Diligence reviews.
• Manage end-to-end onboarding from a compliance perspective across customers and partners.
• Provide governance around AML, ABAC, sanctions, regulatory diligence and risk management.
• Drive compliance systems, reporting, automation and continuous improvement.

Skills

KYC

Third-Party Due Diligence

Regulatory Compliance

Team Leadership

Governance

Education

CA/ACA/ACCA/CPA or equivalent

LLB/JD

Job description

Compliance Specialist Senior Manager

Job Description & Job Requirements

1. Position Overview

Job Title: Compliance Specialist Manager

Department: Commercial Legal

Specialist Area: Compliance, Risk & Governance

Reports To: Group Head Commercial & Legal

Role Purpose

The Compliance Specialist Manager will lead and manage a team of Compliance Specialists responsible for conducting Know Your Customer (KYC) (also suppliers, vendors, contractors, business partners), and broader Third-Party Due Diligence (TPDD) activities. The role is accountable for ensuring that customers, suppliers, contractors, agents, consultants, distributors, joint venture partners, and other business partners are onboarded in compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and company policies.

The position serves as the organisation's subject matter expert for financial crime compliance, anti-bribery and corruption compliance, sanctions screening, regulatory due diligence, and third-party risk management, while driving best-in-class compliance processes, governance, controls, and stakeholder engagement globally.

2. Key Responsibilities

A. Team Leadership & People Management

• Lead, develop and manage a team of Compliance Specialists.
• Establish performance objectives, service standards and KPIs.
• Provide coaching, technical guidance, and professional development.
• Manage workload allocation, escalation management, and resource planning.
• Foster a culture of ethics, compliance, accountability, and continuous improvement.

B. KYC, Due Diligence & Risk Assessments

• Oversee the execution of KYC, KYV, KYS and Third-Party Due Diligence reviews.
• Ensure proper verification of legal entities, ownership structures and Ultimate Beneficial Owners (UBOs).
• Review sanctions screening, politically exposed person (PEP) checks, adverse media reviews and risk assessments.
• Approve Enhanced Due Diligence (EDD) reviews for high-risk entities.
• Identify and escalation compliance concerns and financial crime risks.

C. Customer & Business Partner Onboarding

• Manage end-to-end customer, supplier, vendor, agent, consultant and business partner onboarding processes from a compliance perspective.
• Ensure completion of all compliance checks before onboarding approvals.
• Partner with Procurement, Sales, Legal, Finance, Tax, Internal Audit and Business Units to facilitate efficient onboarding.
• Support risk mitigation planning and approval processes.

D. Regulatory Compliance & Governance

Provide compliance oversight relating to:

• Anti-Money Laundering (AML), Counter Terrorist Financing (CTF/CFT), Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA), Anti-Bribery & Anti-Corruption (ABAC), Economic and Trade Sanctions, Export Control Regulations, Fraud Prevention, Third-Party Risk Management, Corporate Compliance & Ethics Programmes, Monitor regulatory changes and industry developments, Update compliance procedures and controls as necessary, Support internal and external audits.

E. Systems, Reporting & Continuous Improvement

• Utilize compliance screening and third-party risk management platforms, Monitor compliance metrics, dashboards, and management reporting, Maintain effective policies, procedures, SOPs and audit trail, Drive automation, process optimisation and standardisation initiatives, Ensure adherence to industry best practices and global compliance standards.

3. Qualifications & Experience

Educational Qualifications

Mandatory

• Qualified Chartered Accountant (CA, ACA, ACCA, CPA or equivalent) OR Qualified Lawyer (LLB, JD)

Preferred

• Postgraduate qualification in Law, Finance, Business Administration, Risk Management, Compliance or Corporate Governance.

Professional Certifications

The successful candidate should possess one or more recognised certifications in compliance and financial crime risk management, including:

• Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist (CAMS); Certified Global Sanctions Specialist (CGSS); Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE); Certified Compliance & Ethics Professional (CCEP); International Compliance Association (ICA) Certifications; FCPA / Anti-Bribery Compliance Certifications; ISO 37001 Lead Implementer or Lead Auditor Certification; Other internationally recognised Compliance, AML, Sanctions or Financial Crime certifications.

Experience

Essential

• 15+ years of relevant compliance, AML, financial crime, investigations, risk management or regulatory compliance experience.
• Minimum 5 years of people leadership and team management experience.