Compliance Operations Associate

About Quidax

Quidax is where money meets limitless possibilities. Were making it super easy for individuals businesses and fintechs in Africa to access crypto. Our goal Providing real value for our customers today while shaping the future of money.

About the Role

Were looking for a detail-oriented and proactive Compliance Operations Associate to support the day-to-day execution of our compliance program.

Youll play a key role in customer due diligence transaction monitoring sanctions screening investigations regulatory reporting and compliance operations activities. This role is ideal for someone early in their compliance career who is looking to deepen their expertise in AML/CFT financial crime compliance and regulatory operations while working in a fast-paced fintech and cryptocurrency environment.

If youre naturally curious enjoy solving problems and have a sharp eye for detail youll fit right in.

What Youll Be Owning

Compliance Operations

• Track compliance requests action items and remediation activities.
• Support audits regulatory examinations and internal reviews.
• Ensure compliance trackers remain accurate and up to date.
• Assist in maintaining compliance policies procedures and operational documentation.
• Maintain the compliance calendar including regulatory deadlines licence renewals and statutory filings.

AML/CFT Operations

• Review customer onboarding applications and perform KYC and Customer Due Diligence (CDD) checks.
• Conduct Enhanced Due Diligence (EDD) reviews for high-risk customers.
• Escalate suspicious activities and support the preparation of Suspicious Transaction Reports (STRs).
• Maintain accurate records of investigations decisions and supporting evidence.

Sanctions & Screening

• Review sanctions screening matches and determine whether alerts are true or false positives.
• Support ongoing customer and transaction screening activities.
• Assist with the implementation and maintenance of screening rules and controls.

Monitoring & Reporting

• Prepare periodic compliance reports.
• Monitor key compliance metrics and identify emerging risks or trends.
• Assist in the testing and review of compliance controls.

Your First 90 Days

By Day 90 youll be expected to:

• Complete onboarding and obtain access to all compliance tools and systems.
• Develop a strong understanding of Quidaxs business compliance processes and regulatory requirements.
• Review and demonstrate understanding of Quidaxs AML Policy Sanctions Policy and KYC/KYB Procedures.
• Independently handle Level 1 KYC reviews with supervision.
• Complete at least one end-to-end STR/SAR case from alert to filing with guidance.

Biggest Challenges Youll Tackle

Heres what will keep you busy and what youll be proud of solving:

• Reviewing and resolving compliance alerts accurately and within established SLAs.
• Conducting KYC CDD EDD sanctions screening and transaction monitoring reviews with strong attention to detail.
• Maintaining audit-ready documentation and investigation records.
• Identifying opportunities to reduce false positives and improve case management processes.
• Keeping pace with compliance requirements while supporting a fast-growing business.
• Building expertise in compliance systems policies and regulatory requirements.

What Were Looking For

• Bachelors degree.
• 02 years of experience in Compliance AML Financial Crime Risk Operations Banking Fintech Cryptocurrency or related fields.
• Understanding of AML/CFT regulations sanctions compliance and customer due diligence requirements.
• Strong analytical and investigative skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• High attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities.

Nice to Have

• Experience in a fintech payment services digital assets or cryptocurrency company.
• Professional certifications such as DCP or equivalent.

Traits That Will Help You Succeed

• Diligence.
• Integrity and trustworthiness.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Critical thinking.
• Sound judgment.
• Reliability and accountability.
• Clear communication.
• Teamwork and collaboration.
• Continuous learning.

Reporting Line

Youll report to the Director Compliance and work closely with the wider Compliance team to support Quidaxs AML/CFT sanctions regulatory and compliance operations activities.

Why Quidax

At Quidax were building the future of finance in Africa through crypto. Youll have the opportunity to help build a world-class compliance program while working alongside a team that cares deeply about doing things the right way.

If youre excited about learning growing and helping scale compliance operations in one of Africas leading crypto companies wed love to hear from you.

Whats In It For You

Fair Pay Ownership

• Competitive salary based on your skills and experience; annual merit-based reviews to keep your growth visible and rewarded.

Growth Thats Real

• Annual performance reviews clear promotion cycles.
• Recognition for great work from shoutouts to milestone rewards.
• Personal development fund (courses books conferences).
• Study leave so you can keep learning.

Work That Works For You

• Fully remote forever flexible working hours.

Time Off That Respects Life

• Unlimited paid time off Nigerian national holidays.
• Parental sick compassionate and life event leave.

Connection That Feels Real

• Quarterly remote team hangouts annual offsite.
• Interest-based communities (SIGs).
• Regular engagement surveys your voice matters.
• Health & life coverage in select locations.

TL;DR

Youll do meaningful work grow fast and have the flexibility to live your best life all while helping build the future of finance with people who care.

Lets build the future of finance together

How to apply:

We love seeing applications that speak directly to us. Its easy for your application to get lost in a sea of generic ones especially when were sorting through dozens of them. So make yours stand out! Show us your personality your passion and why youre the perfect fit. We appreciate the effort it takes to create something thoughtful and unique.

If you make it through to the next stage youll likely get a pre-interview questionnaire. Think of it as a chance to show us how youd approach the challenges we face here at Quidax. Imagine youre already part of the team and walk us through your thought process as you tackle the problems we throw your way.

What our hiring process looks like

Its a three-step process.

1. First Connect (with the Recruiter) - 30 minsLets talk about your experience your story and how you might fit at Quidax.

2. Technical Chat - 60 minsTalk us through your real wins show us how you solve problems live with the team.

3. Culture Chat - 45 mins

You get the change to meet members of our leadership team and yall can talk shop.

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