Head of Compliance

RightCard Payments Limited

Job Overview

Location

Lagos

Job Type

Full-time

Full Job Description

📋 Description

• As the Nigerian Head of Compliance at RightCard Payments Limited (operating as LemFi), you will serve as the primary guardian of regulatory integrity and architect of the local compliance framework in Nigeria, ensuring the company remains beyond reproach in its dealings with all regulatory and statutory bodies while scaling operations across 20+ countries and processing over $1B in monthly transactions.
• You will have day-to-day responsibility for the Nigerian AML/CFT compliance program, reporting to the Managing Director, Nigeria with a functional line to the Group Head of Compliance, and will lead efforts to build sustainable, market-leading expansion by shaping compliance strategy that bridges innovation with rigorous Nigerian financial standards.
• You will act as the Money Laundering Reporting Officer (MLRO), overseeing Customer Due Diligence (CDD), transaction monitoring, and suspicious activity reporting (STR) to the NFIU, while serving as the regulatory point of contact for the CBN, EFCC, Nigeria Police Force, Tax Authorities, and legislative bodies regarding inquiries, investigations, or statutory requests.
• You will partner with Product and Engineering teams to ensure new features and onboarding flows are "compliant by design" while maintaining a seamless user experience, and lead the implementation of new regulatory requirements into business operations.
• You will produce regular management information for the MD and Global Head of Compliance, lead policy and ethics initiatives covering Anti-Bribery, Corruption, and Conduct Risk, and collaborate with global compliance teams to embed Nigerian requirements into group policies.
• You will proactively build and maintain a network with Compliance Officers across the Nigerian Financial Services sector to facilitate information sharing and ensure rapid reporting and resolution of fraud cases.

🎯 Requirements

• 5 years experience in senior Compliance or Risk leadership roles within Nigerian fintech, payments, or commercial banking.
• Proven track record of managing relationships and successful examinations with the CBN and NFIU.
• Direct experience handling law enforcement inquiries (EFCC, Police) and engaging with government or legislative stakeholders.
• Deep expertise in the Money Laundering (Prevention and Prohibition) Act and other local financial crime regulations.
• Strong command of AML/CFT frameworks and experience advising on the optimization of compliance software and monitoring tools.
• Relevant professional certifications (e.g., CAMS, CFE, or ICCP) and a strong existing network within the Nigerian compliance community.

🏖️ Benefits

• Opportunity to shape the future of financial services at scale with high autonomy and leadership visibility in a Series B fintech processing over $1B monthly.
• Work with a mission-driven team of 400+ across 20+ countries building a financial ecosystem that helps immigrants stay connected to home, build stability, and create wealth.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Product, Operations, and global compliance teams to deliver sustainable, market-leading expansion while maintaining regulatory integrity.
• Engage in meaningful work that puts money back in families’ pockets and offers access to the previously excluded, with real, immediate impact on millions of users globally.
• Join a diverse and inclusive team that values sharp customer focus, data-led decision-making, ownership, and grit, where high performance is seen as a lifeline for millions.

Skills & Technologies

Android

Onsite

Degree Required

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About RightCard Payments Limited

RightCard Payments Limited operates Lemfi, a digital remittance platform enabling immigrants in the UK, Europe, Canada and the US to send money to Africa, Asia and Latin America quickly and at low cost through mobile apps and local payout networks.

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