Law Enforcement Agency (LEA) Officer
The Law Enforcement Agency (LEA) Officer at Moniepoint Microfinance Bank serves as the primary liaison between the bank and law enforcement agencies. This role is responsible for handling official requests from agencies such as the EFCC, Nigerian Police Force, INTERPOL, and other regulatory bodies regarding financial crime investigations, fraud, and compliance-related matters. The officer will ensure timely and accurate responses to inquiries while maintaining strict adherence to legal and regulatory frameworks. Additionally, the officer will manage law enforcement invitations and engagements to protect the bank's interests while fostering cooperation with security agencies.
Key responsibilities include serving as the point of contact for all law enforcement and regulatory agency engagements, facilitating communication and collaboration between Moniepoint MFB and law enforcement agencies, and maintaining proper documentation of all cases, requests, responses, and law enforcement visit records in line with data privacy policies. The officer will also manage and respond to law enforcement invitations, ensuring proper documentation and escalation, represent the bank in meetings and discussions with law enforcement officials, and ensure legal counsel is engaged when necessary to protect the bank’s interests during law enforcement interactions.
The role requires a Bachelor's degree in Law, Criminology, Forensic Accounting, Finance, or a related field, with a minimum of 4 years of experience in fraud investigation, compliance, law enforcement liaison, or financial crime investigations. Experience working with law enforcement agencies such as the EFCC, Police, or similar institutions is highly desirable. Strong knowledge of financial regulations, AML/CFT compliance, and cybercrime investigations is essential, along with familiarity with transaction monitoring tools, fraud detection techniques, and forensic analysis.
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. 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.