Redwoods Capital Limited Recruitment for Compliance & Risk Manager

Redwoods Capital Limited - We are a finance and asset management firm situated in Victoria Island, creating and managing wealth with technology.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Position: Compliance & Risk Manager
Job Location: Lagos

Job Description

• We are looking for a Compliance Officer to ensure that our operations and business transactions follow all relevant legal and internal rules.
• You will also review employees’ work and provide advice on compliance.
• To succeed in this role, you should be a reliable professional who is not afraid to speak their mind and stand by their decisions.
• You should be familiar with risk management and our industry’s standards.
• Your goal will be to ensure we operate in a legal and ethical manner while meeting our business objectives.

Responsibilities

• Developing and implementing an effective legal compliance program
• Proactively auditing processes, practices and documents
• Develop and implement an effective legal compliance program
• Create sound internal controls and monitor adherence to them
• Draft and revise company policies
• Proactively audit processes, practices and documents to identify weaknesses
• Evaluate business activities (e.g. investments) to assess compliance risk
• Collaborate with external auditors and HR when needed
• Set plans to manage a crisis or compliance violation
• Educate and train employees on regulations and industry practices
• Address employee concerns or questions on legal compliance
• Keep abreast of internal standards and business goals.

Requirements

• Proven experience as a compliance officer
• Experience in risk management
• Knowledge of legal requirements and external and internal controls (e.g. Anti-Money Laundering)
• Familiarity with industry practices and professional standards
• Excellent communication skills
• Integrity and professional ethics
• Business acumen
• Teamwork skills
• Attention to detail
• BSc/BA in Law, Finance, Business Administration or a related field
• Professional certification (e.g. Certified Compliance & Ethics Professional (CCEP) is a plus.