Compliance Officer

**About us** El-Elyon Alliance & Securities Limited (EASL) is a stockbroking firm in Lekki Phase 1, Lagos. We started in 2015 and are licensed by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and the Nigerian Exchange (NGX). More Nigerians are investing than ever before, and more of them are doing it from their phones. We want to be ready for them. Right now, our focus is growing our naira business: more clients, more trading and better service. At the same time, we're changing how we work with new technology and getting new products ready. If you join now, you'll help decide where we go next. **Why join us now** We have big plans. We're investing in people, technology and new products, and we want to become one of Nigeria's leading digital stockbrokers. Join us early and you'll work closely with leadership, your ideas will shape our plans, and you'll help build something you can be proud of. **The role** You'll make sure we follow every rule for a licensed stockbroker and that every report reaches the regulators on time. You'll also help the business grow safely. * Reports to: Chief Operating Officer * Location Lekki Phase 1, Lagos. In the office * Hours: 8am – 5pm, Monday to Friday * Job type: Permanent, with a 6-month probation * Pay: ₦450,000 – ₦600,000 a month, depending on experience, plus annual bonus, pension, HMO and paid certifications * Start date: December 1st 2026. We'll wait for you to serve your notice **What you'll do** * Keep us in line with the ISA 2025, SEC rules and the NGX rulebook, and act on new circulars. * Prepare and file all regulatory returns to the SEC, NGX and other regulators before their deadlines. * Check that every new client is properly identified before they trade (KYC), and keep their records up to date. * Monitor trades and payments for warning signs, and file suspicious transaction reports with the NFIU through goAML. * Keep a compliance risk register, and make sure we handle client data in line with the Nigeria Data Protection Act 2023. * Train staff on compliance, and report to management and the Board. **What you need** * A Bachelor's degree or HND (Second Class or Upper Credit) in finance, economics, accounting or law. * At least 3 years in compliance at a stockbroker, asset manager or bank. * Registered with the SEC as a sponsored individual, or able to be. We'll sponsor you. * Good working knowledge of the Investments and Securities Act 2025, SEC rules, NGX rules and the Money Laundering (Prevention and Prohibition) Act 2022. * Hands-on experience with KYC checks, suspicious transaction reports and regulatory returns. **It's a bonus if you have** * ACAMS or ICA compliance certificate * Chartered Institute of Stockbrokers (CIS) * membership * Experience with compliance software (GRC tools) * Data protection certification * Experience using AI tools at work **In your first year, we'd like to see** * Every regulatory return filed on time, with no penalties. * No serious findings from SEC or NGX inspections. * Every active client has complete, checked KYC records. * All staff trained on anti-money-laundering rules at least once. **What happens after you apply** 1. A short online interview 2. An interview with the Managing Director and our compliance lead 3. A short presentation of your plan for your first 90 days 4. Reference checks **How to apply** **[Do Not Apply through LinkedIn]** Email your CV to **applications@el-elyonsecurities.org** . ***Only CVs sent to the email address will be considered.*** Put the job title in the subject line. In your letter, tell us about one thing you achieved that you're proud of, with numbers if you can. **Closing date** : 13 November. We'll only contact shortlisted candidates