About Us

Salient Software Solution Ltd, a Firmtec Global Group company, is building the future of embedded finance and ecommerce hybrid systems in Africa through innovation and technology. A seamless API-driven digital payment embedded across platforms for instalment and getting anything easily financed.

As we scale across regions and platforms with operations spanning regulated and high-growth sectors, maintaining a strong compliance and risk management culture is essential. We are seeking a proactive Compliance & Risk Officer to ensure operational integrity, regulatory alignment, and enterprise-level risk mitigation.

About the Role

The Compliance & Risk Officer will be responsible for overseeing legal and regulatory adherence across all platforms. You will design and implement robust compliance frameworks, conduct internal audits, monitor regulatory risks, and lead initiatives that safeguard the business from legal, reputational, and financial exposure. This role is perfect for someone with deep knowledge of fintech regulations, data privacy, and corporate governance, who is also capable of building operational structures from the ground up.

Key Responsibilities

1. Monitor and ensure ongoing compliance with regulatory requirements across fintech, ecommerce, and logistics verticals (CBN, NDPR, SEC, NITDA, etc.).
2. Develop, review, and update internal compliance policies, AML/KYC procedures, and risk control frameworks.
3. Collaborate with legal teams, government agencies, and financial institutions to ensure alignment with evolving standards.
4. Conduct periodic risk assessments and lead internal compliance audits across platforms.
5. Train internal teams on regulatory obligations, data protection, and ethical business practices.
6. Oversee implementation of customer verification (KYC) protocols and anti-fraud systems.
7. Monitor and respond to regulatory developments and provide proactive risk advisories.
8. Lead incident response and regulatory reporting in case of compliance breaches.

Requirements

1. 4–6 years of experience in compliance, legal, or risk management roles (preferably in fintech, banking, or digital startups).
2. In-depth understanding of Nigeria’s regulatory landscape, including CBN, NDPR, AML/CFT, data privacy, and digital business operations.
3. Strong experience drafting and enforcing compliance policies and regulatory reports.
4. Bachelor’s degree in Law, Finance, Business Administration, or related field; additional certifications such as CAMS, CISA, CIPP, or ICAN are an advantage.

Compensation

1. Competitive Salary
2. Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
3. Accommodation provided (Asaba location only)