Legal and Compliance Associate (Abuja)

Job Summary

The Legal and Compliance Associate is responsible for providing compliance, documentation, and operations support at the Sankore Abuja Office. The Associate will work closely with the Wealth Team to deliver seamless experiences in all interactions with Clients in the region. In addition, the Associate will work with the Compliance team to meet its obligations and build regulatory relationships with the apex regulator.

Job Details

Primary Responsibilities

•    Provide documentation management and support for all interactions with Clients within the region.
•    Represent the organization in Client interactions at the regional office. 
•    Manage all correspondence that is received or transmitted from the regional office. 
•    Work with the Compliance Team to ensure compliance with all regulatory requirements.
•    Engage the Apex Regulator (Securities and Exchange Commission) on pending matters relating to the Group.
•    Build working relationships with Regulators and key contacts at the Commission.
•    Support the implementation of all operational matters relating to the Company’s activities within the region.
•    Coordinate corporate filings and registrations.
•    Coordinate the execution of legal documentation by third parties. 
•    Conduct legal research and gather related legal information for corporate transactions.
•    Maintain up-to-date information on developments and regulations that pertain to the Company’s business interests.
 

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications

•    A Bachelor’s degree in Law (LLB), Barrister at Law (Nigerian Law School).
•    3 – 5 years’ proven work experience in a related position.

Desired Knowledge, Skills and Attributes

•    Excellent Communication Skills
•    Strong Interpersonal Skills
•    Ability to understand and interpret legal documents.
•    Commercial Awareness, sound understanding of the business environment. 
•    Solid organizational skills and detail oriented.
•    Acts as a catalyst to good effect by sharing information derived from a holistic view of the business and ensures those who need to know are fully briefed.
•    Strong ethical values.
•    A strong focus on excellence.
•    Ability to plan and prioritize effectively.
•    Respectful to clients / colleagues.
•    Possess a practical, flexible, and innovative approach to work.
•    Ability to work under pressure and meet strict deadlines.
 

About Company

Sankore Global Investments

https://www.sankore.com/

Founded in 2010, Sankore Investments is a wealth management firm that provides advisory, brokerage, fund management and other investment services to a range of clients including individuals and corporations. Our mission is to help our clients build, manage and preserve their wealth and we do this primarily by providing a bouquet of investment services tailored to the individual needs of each client. We are duly licensed by the Nigerian Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and hold the following SEC registrations across our business units: Investment Adviser, Portfolio Manager, Fund Manager, Broker/Dealer, Registrar, Issuing House and Trustee. We believe in Financial Inclusion and this is expressed in the technology products developed by one of our subsidiaries – Wealth Tech Limited.