Lead, Merchant KYC Support at Moniepoint Incorporated

Take charge as the Lead, Merchant KYC Support at Moniepoint Incorporated in Lagos, a prominent global business payments and banking platform recently backed by QED Investors. Moniepoint serves a vast network of SMBs, providing essential tools to help them thrive. This leadership role centers on managing KYC processes to safeguard the company's compliance with financial regulations and prevent fraud. In this position, you'll lead a dynamic team focused on merchant onboarding and continuous KYC reviews, ensuring every client meets regulatory standards. You will oversee risk assessments, handle escalations for complex cases, and refine due diligence workflows to enhance efficiency. Collaborating closely with Compliance, Risk, Data Management, and Customer Success teams, you will maintain rigorous documentation integrity and contribute to shaping KYC policies aligned with evolving regulations. Ideal candidates bring 4 to 6 years of solid experience in KYC, compliance, or risk management within fintech or financial services. You will demonstrate a comprehensive grasp of SME and corporate onboarding requirements, AML regulations, and possess strong analytical and communication skills. This full-time Lagos role demands a detail-oriented leader able to coach a skilled team and thrive in a fast-paced environment. Lagos, as Nigeria's commercial hub, is home to a vibrant fintech ecosystem where robust KYC operations are vital for sustaining trust and complying with Central Bank of Nigeria standards. Moniepoint’s impact in this space supports the growth of thousands of businesses and helps foster financial inclusion. While specific salary figures are not disclosed, Moniepoint offers competitive remuneration including pension, health insurance, and annual bonuses. This opportunity paves the way for career advancement in compliance leadership within fintech and related sectors. To stand out in your application, emphasize your experience leading KYC teams and your success in managing risk assessments and onboarding processes. Highlight your familiarity with AML and regulatory frameworks, and provide examples of improving compliance workflows and training initiatives. Join Moniepoint Incorporated as Lead, Merchant KYC Support to play a crucial role in enhancing compliance standards and supporting sustainable business growth in Lagos. Applications are welcome anytime.