Compliance Associate at Anchor

Job Title: Compliance Associate
Location: Lagos (Hybrid)
Employment Type: Full-time
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About Anchor

Anchor is a YC-backed banking and payment infrastructure platform for African businesses. We are on a mission to enable access to financial choices in emerging markets by building the infrastructure & tools that makes it possible to offer simple, fair and inclusive financial products. We offer simple, well documented APIs, dashboards and tools that make it easy for businesses to build, embed and launch financial products. We provide the rails for products like accounts (deposit and virtual), wallets, payments (pay-out and pay-ins), cards (NGN & USD), savings, investments, and credit. At Anchor, we believe businesses should focus on their goals, not struggle with building financial systems from scratch.

Job Description

What We’re Looking For:

We are seeking a Compliance Associate to join our Legal & Compliance team.
The ideal candidate is proactive, detail-oriented, and passionate about ensuring that Anchor remains compliant with regulatory standards while enabling innovation in fintech.
You will play a key role in maintaining regulatory relationships, supporting audits, and developing policies that foster a culture of compliance and integrity across the company.

Responsibilities

Draft and review contracts for clients, partners, and vendors.
Support KYC/AML processes and partner onboarding procedures.
Prepare and submit regulatory filings and compliance reports.
Develop, update, and maintain compliance policies, manuals, and procedures.
Maintain compliance trackers and calendars for filings, renewals, and reporting deadlines.
Monitor regulatory and industry developments, providing timely updates to stakeholders.
Conduct research and prepare opinions on legal and compliance issues.
Coordinate internal readiness for regulatory examinations, audits, and visits.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Law, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
2 – 4 years of experience in compliance, legal, or risk functions — preferably in fintech or financial services.
Strong understanding of financial regulatory frameworks in Nigeria.
Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
Attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.
Team-oriented mindset with the ability to collaborate across departments.
French language skills are an added advantage but not mandatory.

Why Anchor

Competitive compensation and benefits package — including stock options, paid leave, pension, and insurance.
Learning & self-development allowance, plus wellness perks (gym/spa membership).
Opportunity to shape the future of banking and payments in Africa.
Early PMF (Product-Market Fit) and strong brand presence in African fintech.
Experienced founding team with a proven track record.
Backed by Y Combinator and leading global fintech investors.
Make real, tangible impact across Africa’s financial ecosystem.