LemFi (Series B) is dedicated to creating the premier financial app for the Global South.Relocating to a new country should not equate to starting from scratch. Our team of over 400 professionals across more than 20 countries is developing a financial ecosystem that empowers immigrants to maintain connections to their homeland, foster stability, and accumulate wealth, irrespective of their origin or current residence.What started as a service for fast and affordable remittances has now transformed into a comprehensive platform offering multi-currency accounts, payment solutions, credit services, and long-term financial growth opportunities.With millions of users worldwide, we manage over $1 billion in transactions monthly across 30+ countries, demonstrating that financial opportunities are not bound by borders.The RoleAs the Head of Compliance in Nigeria, you will serve as the main steward of our regulatory compliance and the architect of our local compliance framework. Reporting to the Managing Director of Nigeria, with a functional connection to the Group Head of Compliance, you will ensure that our operations remain impeccable as we scale and continue to engage with all regulatory and statutory bodies.You will oversee the Nigerian AML/CFT compliance program on a day-to-day basis. This role provides significant autonomy and visibility within leadership, enabling you to influence the future of financial services on a grand scale while collaborating cross-functionally with Product, Operations, and external partners to achieve sustainable, market-leading growth.Your ContributionsProvide oversight for regulatory compliance, including consumer compliance.Ensure our products and services adhere to the regulations set by the Central Bank of Nigeria and other Nigerian and global AML/CFT standards.Manage regulatory reporting responsibilities.Develop and implement a comprehensive compliance strategy that aligns LemFi’s rapid innovation with the stringent standards of the Nigerian financial sector.Act as the Money Laundering Reporting Officer (MLRO), overseeing robust Customer Due Diligence (CDD), transaction monitoring, and suspicious activity reporting (STR) to the NFIU.Serve as the regulatory liaison for the CBN, EFCC, Nigeria Police Force, Tax Authorities, and legislative bodies for inquiries, investigations, or statutory requests.Proactively cultivate and maintain a network with Compliance Officers throughout the Nigerian financial ecosystem.
Mar 19, 2026