Compliance Manager - Fintech International Operations

Compliance Manager –Fintech International Operations

Company: Omits Financial & Technology Inc. (Omits)

Location: Nigeria (Remote)

Employment Type: Full-Time

Department: Risk & Compliance

Reporting To: Chief Executive Officer / Head of Operations

Industry: Fintech | Cross-Border Payments | Financial Services

Salary: N1,200,000 -N1,500,000

About Omits

Omits is a growing international financial technology company building a modern platform for cross-border payments, multi-currency financial services, and global money movement.

Headquartered in Canada, with operations and expansion initiatives across the United Kingdom, United States, Nigeria, and other international markets, Omits is committed to making global financial transactions simpler, faster, more accessible, and more transparent.

As we expand our international footprint, we are strengthening our compliance leadership to support our regulatory obligations, financial institution partnerships, and long-term growth.

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced, highly professional, and commercially minded Compliance Manager – International Operations to lead and coordinate compliance activities across our international operations.

The ideal candidate will combine strong technical expertise in financial services regulation, AML/CTF, sanctions compliance, transaction monitoring, and regulatory risk management with exceptional communication, leadership, and stakeholder engagement skills.

This is a hands-on management role requiring someone capable of both developing compliance frameworks and overseeing their practical implementation.

The successful candidate must be comfortable engaging with senior executives, banking partners, regulators, external auditors, and internal operational teams across multiple jurisdictions.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee and coordinate compliance requirements across Omits' operations in Canada, Nigeria, the United Kingdom, the United States, and other expansion markets.
• Maintain working knowledge of applicable regulatory frameworks, including FINTRAC, the Bank of Canada's Retail Payment Activities Act (RPAA), FCA, FinCEN, and relevant Nigerian regulatory requirements.
• Monitor regulatory developments and assess their impact on Omits' products, operations, and international expansion.
• Maintain compliance obligations registers, regulatory calendars, policies, and reporting schedules.
• Support regulatory applications, registrations, examinations, and ongoing compliance obligations.
• Work with designated compliance officers, MLROs, and external advisers to ensure jurisdiction-specific requirements are met.

• Oversee the implementation and continuous improvement of the company's AML/CTF and financial crime compliance programs.
• Supervise customer due diligence (CDD), enhanced due diligence (EDD), KYC/KYB, sanctions screening, PEP screening, and adverse media processes.
• Oversee transaction monitoring, suspicious activity investigations, and escalation procedures.
• Ensure appropriate handling of high-risk customers, unusual transactions, and potential financial crime exposure.
• Coordinate suspicious transaction reporting and other regulatory reporting requirements with designated responsible officers.
• Maintain appropriate controls for cross-border payments and high-risk corridors.

• Manage and supervise Compliance Officers and Compliance Analysts across multiple locations.
• Establish clear responsibilities, performance expectations, and operational procedures.
• Review complex compliance cases and provide guidance on risk-based decisions.
• Ensure timely completion of onboarding reviews, transaction investigations, and compliance escalations.
• Develop training programs and support the professional development of compliance personnel.
• Promote accountability, consistency, and high standards of professional conduct.

• Serve as a senior compliance contact for banking partners, payment service providers, and other financial institutions.
• Coordinate responses to partner due diligence requests, compliance questionnaires, audits, and ongoing monitoring requirements.
• Support onboarding and maintenance of international banking and payment partnerships.
• Prepare professional compliance presentations, reports, and supporting documentation.
• Participate in meetings with international stakeholders and represent Omits with professionalism and confidence.

• Conduct and maintain business-wide and product-specific compliance risk assessments.
• Identify compliance gaps and recommend practical, risk-based remediation measures.
• Oversee compliance monitoring, internal reviews, control testing, and remediation tracking.
• Collaborate with Product, Engineering, Operations, and Finance to embed compliance requirements into business processes.
• Support the implementation and improvement of automated compliance systems, including transaction monitoring and fraud prevention tools.
• Ensure proper recordkeeping, documentation, and audit readiness.

• Prepare periodic compliance reports for senior management.
• Track compliance KPIs, incidents, investigations, regulatory changes, and outstanding remediation actions.
• Escalate material compliance risks promptly and appropriately.
• Contribute to compliance policies, governance frameworks, and operational decision-making.
• Support strategic initiatives, new market entry, and product launches from a regulatory perspective.

• Bachelor's degree in Law, Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Economics, or a related discipline.
• Minimum 7 years of relevant experience in compliance, financial crime, regulatory affairs, or risk management.
• At least 3 years of experience in a supervisory, management, or senior compliance role.
• Experience within fintech, payment services, remittances, digital banking, or other regulated financial institutions.
• Strong practical knowledge of AML/CTF, KYC/KYB, sanctions compliance, transaction monitoring, and regulatory reporting.
• Demonstrated experience developing, implementing, or managing compliance frameworks.
• Experience working with international regulatory standards or cross-border financial services.
• Strong written and spoken English, with the ability to communicate effectively with international stakeholders.
• Proven ability to manage teams, prioritize competing demands, and exercise independent professional judgment.

• Professional certifications such as CAMS, ICA, CFE, or equivalent.
• Direct experience with Canadian FINTRAC requirements, UK FCA regulations, US FinCEN requirements, or Nigerian financial services regulations.
• Experience supporting regulatory examinations, banking partnerships, or payment institution licensing.
• Familiarity with compliance technology, automated transaction monitoring, sanctions screening, and identity verification platforms.
• Experience managing distributed or remote compliance teams.
• Prior experience with an international fintech or multinational financial institution.

Executive-Level Communication: Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, with the confidence and professionalism to engage senior stakeholders.

Technical Competence: Strong understanding of regulatory compliance and the ability to translate requirements into practical controls.

Leadership: Ability to supervise, coach, and hold compliance personnel accountable.

Sound Judgment: Ability to make balanced, risk-based decisions while maintaining regulatory integrity.

Attention to Detail: High standards of accuracy, documentation, and follow-through.

Commercial Awareness: Understanding of how compliance supports responsible business growth without compromising regulatory obligations.

Ownership and Initiative: Proactive, independent, and comfortable working in a fast-growing environment.

• Fully remote position based in Nigeria.
• Full-time employment.
• Regular collaboration with teams and stakeholders in Canada, the United Kingdom, the United States, and other international markets.
• Flexibility to attend occasional meetings across international time zones.
• Performance-driven environment with significant opportunities for professional growth.

• Opportunity to play a key leadership role in a growing international fintech company.
• Exposure to multiple international regulatory environments.
• Direct engagement with senior management and international financial partners.
• Opportunity to shape and strengthen the company's global compliance infrastructure.
• Competitive compensation based on qualifications and experience.
• Long-term career growth as Omits expands internationally.

Interested candidates should submit their CV and a brief cover letter outlining their relevant compliance management experience, international regulatory exposure, and leadership background.

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