Manager, Compliance Testing at Flutterwave

Flutterwave was formed on the belief that every African should be able to participate in, and flourish in, the global economy. To accomplish this goal, we have created a trusted payment infrastructure that enables individuals and companies (both African and international) to make and receive payments without crossing borders.

Title: Manager, Compliance Testing

Location: Lekki, Lagos

Job Type: Full Time

Department: Compliance

The Role

• As a Compliance Testing Manager, you will take on the responsibility of leading and overseeing the Compliance Testing Program operations related to various compliance functional areas, including data privacy, Anti-Bribery and Corruption (ABC), Anti-Money Laundering (AML)/Counter-Terrorist Financing (CTF), Sanctions, and consumer compliance. This role reports to the Compliance Senior Testing Manager.

Responsibilities

Your key responsibilities in this role include:

• Implementing the company’s Compliance Testing Program strategies, policies, and procedures across the compliance program remit to ensure compliance with company policy and regulatory requirements.
• Assisting in developing and managing the annual testing plan, ensuring it covers high-risk or new controls. Oversee the development of testing scripts to assess control effectiveness. This may also involve testing adherence to action plans set forth by Compliance.
• Leading and managing a team of Compliance Testing professionals, providing guidance, training, and mentorship to support their professional growth.
• Ensuring high-quality work through clear direction, feedback, and training, following policy and procedures.
• Maintaining appropriate support and documentation of Compliance Testing processes and results.
• Conducting regular quality control of your team’s work to ensure accuracy, completeness, and consistency in Compliance Testing documentation.
• Monitoring, evaluating, and reporting on the effectiveness of Compliance Testing Program processes, systems, and technologies. Making recommendations for improvements and implementing necessary changes.
• Establishing and maintaining strong relationships with internal stakeholders with relevant subject matter expertise to stay updated on Compliance Testing regulations, best practices, and emerging trends.
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams, including Professional Services, Risk Management, and Operations, to drive cooperation with Compliance Testing initiatives and share results.
• Assisting in the preparation of reports to leadership and other stakeholders on Compliance Testing operations, performance, and results, particularly repeat findings.
• Ensuring appropriate escalation of identified compliance issues to relevant stakeholders and senior management.
• Collaborating with Compliance Testing advisory counterparts in Compliance to understand the underlying purpose of company policy and nuanced regional requirements.
• Assisting with recruiting, hiring, and training of qualified Compliance Testing Team Leads and Analysts.

Required Qualifications

To be a successful candidate, you should have:

• A Bachelor’s Degree in Financial Management, Investment Management, Business Management, Commerce, Commerce in Business Innovation and Entrepreneurship, or a related field. An advanced degree is preferred.
• A minimum of six (6) years of experience in Compliance Testing, quality assurance, internal audit, or similar oversight of testing functions related to risk management and compliance, preferably within the financial services industry.
• A strong understanding of the legal, corporate governance, and regulatory environment related to relevant compliance areas, including data privacy, ABC, AML/CTF, Sanctions, and consumer compliance.
• Experience with sampling methodologies and best practices.
• A proven track record of successfully managing and executing Compliance Testing plans, implementing best practices, and driving process improvements.
• Strong leadership skills with experience in managing and developing high-performing teams.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities.
• Effective communication and presentation skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate with stakeholders at all levels.
• The ability to navigate complex regulatory environments and adapt to changing regulations.
• Professional certifications such as Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist (CAMS) or Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) are highly desirable.

Deadline: Not Specified.

How to Apply: Interested and qualified candidates should Click Here to apply online