Manager, Compliance & Risk Management

About this role

This role leads the compliance and risk management function for Troven Solution Services Ltd in Lagos, overseeing the entire compliance programme across African markets. The person acts as MLRO, handling AML/CFT, KYC and enhanced due diligence, monitoring transactions and filing suspicious activity reports. The role involves coordinating with regulators, legal advisors and internal teams, developing policies, training staff, and producing compliance and risk reports for management and regulators. Responsibilities include managing audits and tracking key risk indicators. The position requires a background in law, finance, or related fields with experience in compliance management, particularly in financial services, and knowledge of African AML/CFT regulations; cross-border payments and MLRO exposure are advantageous. Certification such as CAMS, ACAMS, ICA or similar is preferred.

What you would do

• Develop and oversee the company’s compliance programme across African markets.
• Serve as Money Laundering Reporting Officer (MLRO) handling AML/CFT, KYC and EDD processes.
• Monitor transactions and file suspicious activity reports as required.
• Liaise with regulators, legal advisors and internal teams.
• Build, update and implement compliance policies; train staff.
• Prepare compliance and risk reports for management and regulators.
• Oversee internal and external audits and monitor key risk indicators.

What they are asking for

• Bachelor's degree in Law, Finance, Business or related field.
• Experience in compliance management, preferably in financial services.
• Strong knowledge of AML/CFT laws and financial regulations in Africa.
• Experience with cross-border payments and MLRO roles is an advantage.
• CAMS, ACAMS, ICA or similar certification preferred.

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