Compliance Analyst Job at Kuda Bank

Kuda is a full service, app-based digital bank. Our mission is to be the go-to bank not just for those living on the African continent, but also for the African diaspora wherever they might live, anywhere in the world. Kuda is free of ridiculous banking charges and great at helping customers budget, spend smartly and save more. We raised the largest seed round ever seen in Africa, and completed a Series A funding round in February 2021, led by some of the world's smartest venture capital investors. With offices in London (our HQ), Lagos and Cape Town, and further offices opening across Africa during 2021, Kuda is fast becoming recognised as the leading 'Neobank' for Africans.

To help us grow into the company that can bring meaningful change to the way people across Africa get access to great financial products and services in order to take control of their personal finances, we are actively looking for bright, talented, driven people who are excited by our mission. If this sounds like a great way to spend your valuable time, then please get in touch with us.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Position: Compliance Analyst

Job Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Full Time (Hybrid)
Department: Compliance

Responsibilities

• Liaise with law enforcement agencies including but not limited to EFCC, the Police in respect of all requests received as they pertain to Kuda’s customers.
• Building an efficient compliance framework for the company and monitoring compliance with the same across departments.
• Work closely with the Legal, Fraud, IS Control, and Internal Control/Audit teams on various cross-functional issues.
• Internal Engagements with stakeholders on day-to-day customer requests.
• Transaction monitoring and preparation of SARs/STRs
• KYC reviews
• Documentation of engagement reports
• Regulatory, compliance, and operational risk management
• Performing other related duties as may be required or assigned from time to time

Requirements

• Basic knowledge of Nigerian financial regulations, Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) guidelines, AML/CFT regulations and Know Your Customer (KYC) requirements.
• Basic proficiency with Microsoft Suite and Google Applications.
• Ability to work independently, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Good writing and speaking skills
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate with stakeholders at all levels.
• High level of integrity, discretion, and the ability to handle confidential information.

Why join Kuda?
At Kuda, our people are the heart of our business, so we prioritize your welfare. We offer a wide range of competitive benefits in areas including but not limited to:

• Pension
• Competitive annual leave plus bank holidays
• Group life insurance
• Health insurance
• L&D training
• We are advocates of work-life balance and offer a 3 day per week remote working option.

Note: This is an Entry level position.