Law Enforcement Agency (LEA) Officer

<p><strong>Who we are</strong></p> <p>Moniepoint Inc. is Africa’s all-in-one financial ecosystem, helping 10 million businesses and individuals access seamless payments, banking, credit, and business management tools since 2019.<br>As Nigeria’s largest merchant acquirer, it powers most of the country’s Point of Sale (POS) transactions. Through its subsidiaries, Moniepoint Inc. processes $22 billion monthly for its customers while operating profitably.</p> <p><strong>Job Summary</strong><br>The Law Enforcement Agency (LEA) Desk Officer at Moniepoint Microfinance Bank serves as the primary&nbsp;liaison between the bank and law enforcement agencies. This role is responsible for handling official&nbsp;requests from agencies such as the EFCC, Nigerian Police Force, INTERPOL, and other regulatory bodies&nbsp;regarding financial crime investigations, fraud, and compliance-related matters. The officer will ensure&nbsp;timely and accurate responses to inquiries while maintaining strict adherence to legal and regulatory&nbsp;frameworks. Additionally, the officer will manage law enforcement invitations and engagements to&nbsp;protect the bank's interests while fostering cooperation with security agencies.</p> <p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p> <p>1.&nbsp;<strong>Law Enforcement Liaison</strong>:<br>- Serve as the point of contact for all law enforcement and regulatory agency engagements.<br>- Facilitate communication and collaboration between Moniepoint MFB and law enforcement<br>agencies.<br>- Maintain proper documentation of all cases, requests, responses, and law enforcement visit<br>records in line with data privacy policies.</p> <p><br>2. <strong>Law Enforcement Invitations &amp; Visitations</strong>:<br>- Manage and respond to law enforcement invitations, ensuring proper documentation and<br>escalation.<br>- Represent the bank in meetings and discussions with law enforcement officials.<br>- Ensure legal counsel is engaged when necessary to protect the bank’s interests during law<br>enforcement interactions.</p> <p><br>3. <strong>Investigation &amp; Case Handling</strong>:</p> <p>- Work closely with the fraud investigation, legal team and transaction monitoring teams to<br>provide necessary information and support ongoing cases</p> <p>- Review and respond to official requests, subpoenas, and court orders from law enforcement<br>agencies.<br>- Analyze suspicious transactions and provide law enforcement with detailed reports when<br>required.</p> <p><br>4. <strong>Collaboration &amp; Intelligence Sharing</strong>:<br>- Work with internal teams such as AML/CFT, Fraud Investigation, and Compliance to enhance<br>financial crime detection and prevention.<br>- Share intelligence and emerging financial crime trends with relevant internal stakeholders.</p> <p><br>5. <strong>Reporting &amp; Data Management</strong>:<br>- Prepare and submit periodic reports on law enforcement engagements, case resolutions, and law<br>enforcement visitations/invitations.<br>- Track and analyze data on fraud-related cases to identify patterns and improve risk mitigation<br>strategies.</p> <p><strong>Qualifications &amp; Experience</strong><br>- Bachelor’s degree in Law, Criminology, Forensic Accounting, Finance, or a related field.<br>- Minimum of 4 years of experience in fraud investigation, compliance, law enforcement liaison,<br>or financial crime investigations.<br>- Experience working with law enforcement agencies such as the EFCC, Police, or similar<br>institutions is highly desirable.<br>- Strong knowledge of financial regulations, AML/CFT compliance, and cybercrime investigations.<br>- Familiarity with transaction monitoring tools, fraud detection techniques, and forensic analysis.</p> <p><strong>Key Skills &amp; Competencies</strong><br>- Excellent analytical and investigative skills.<br>- Strong understanding of legal procedures related to financial crime investigations.<br>- High level of integrity, discretion, and confidentiality in handling sensitive information.<br>- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.<br>- Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple law enforcement requests effectively.<br>- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and relevant investigation tools.</p> <p><strong>What to expect in the hiring process</strong></p> <ul> <li>A preliminary phone call with the recruiter</li> <li>A panel interview with Department Leads</li> <li>A behavioral interview with a member of the Executive team</li> </ul> <p>&nbsp;</p>