Co-creation Hub is Africa’s leading technology innovation ecosystem builder on a mission to accelerate the application of science, technology and social capital for economic prosperity across Africa.

Our mandate is to build a formidable innovation ecosystem with a deeply rooted network, cultivating strategic partnerships and practical industry know-how that can support entrepreneurs and innovators in building thoughtful, relevant, and scalable solutions. From our locations in Lagos, Abuja, Ijebu Ode (in Nigeria), Nairobi (Kenya) and Kigali (Rwanda), we have built a vibrant community of over 81,000 people and counting and have supported to a portfolio of over 120 early-stage ventures including Lifebank, Ushahidi, Riby, BudgIT, Stutern, Kopo Kopo, Sendy, mFarm, Wecyclers and many more.

Co-creation Hub is Africa’s leading technology innovation ecosystem builder on a mission to accelerate the application of science, technology and social capital for economic prosperity across Africa.

Our mandate is to build a formidable innovation ecosystem with a deeply rooted network, cultivating strategic partnerships and practical industry know-how that can support entrepreneurs and innovators in building thoughtful, relevant, and scalable solutions. From our locations in Lagos, Abuja, Ijebu Ode (in Nigeria), Nairobi (Kenya) and Kigali (Rwanda), we have built a vibrant community of over 81,000 people and counting and have supported to a portfolio of over 120 early-stage ventures including Lifebank, Ushahidi, Riby, BudgIT, Stutern, Kopo Kopo, Sendy, mFarm, Wecyclers and many more.

The candidate for this role will be responsible for:

• Preparation and Review of legal documents for investments.
• Evaluating business activities (e.g. investments) to assess compliance risk.
• Developing and implementing an effective legal compliance program.
• Creating sound internal controls and monitoring adherence to them.
• Drafting and revising company policies.
• Monitoring compliance with laws, regulations, and internal policies.
• Led the gathering of internal information in response to regulatory requests.
• Proactively auditing processes, practices, and documents to identify weaknesses
• Perform risk assessments to understand risk level, significance, and scope.
• Highlighting or escalating areas of concern.
• Ensuring that all findings are recorded and followed up with management so that issues can be rectified.
• Keeping up to date with, and understanding relevant laws and regulations
• Collaborating with external auditors and HR when needed.
• Setting plans to manage a crisis or compliance violation.
• Educating and training employees on regulations and industry practices.
• Addressing employee concerns or questions on legal compliance.
• Keeping abreast of internal standards and business goals.
• Review marketing materials, presentations, and websites to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Performing various general administrative duties (such as file creation and maintenance of ongoing administrative projects).
• Any Other Adhoc responsibilities as assigned.

Role Competencies

• Possess a strong constitution and conviction

• Must be ethical and principled

• Must proactive and intelligent

• Familiar with all phases of development and implementation of an effective legal compliance program.

• Possess strong critical thinking and attention to detail needed to evaluate business activities and assess compliance risk

• Solid understanding of what is needed to form critical plans to manage crisis events or compliance violations, should they ever occur

• Excellent written communication skills 

Educational and Experience

• Bachelor's Degree in law, finance, business administration, or a related field.

• 5+ of experience as a Compliance Officer within an SEC-regulated entity

• Proven success in the risk management field.

• Strong working knowledge of industry legal requirements and controls (e.g. Anti-Money Laundering).

• Fluency in industry practices and professional standards.

• Track record of integrity and commitment to professional ethics.

• Strong business acumen.

• Excellent collaborative teamwork skills.

• Attention to detail and strategic thinking.

• Professional certification (CCEP) a plus.