Job Summary
We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Part-Time GRC & Compliance Associate to support our Governance, Risk and Compliance activities. The role will involve assisting with compliance monitoring, documentation review, stakeholder engagement, information verification, and other GRC-related activities.
The ideal candidate should be organised, comfortable engaging with external stakeholders, attentive to detail, and capable of managing multiple assignments while meeting defined timelines and targets.
Key Responsibilities
Support the execution of GRC and compliance-related activities across assigned projects.
Engage with clients and other stakeholders through calls, emails, and other approved communication channels to obtain required information and documentation.
Review and validate submitted information and supporting documents for completeness, accuracy, and consistency.
Follow up on outstanding compliance requirements and maintain accurate records of engagements and status updates.
Assist with compliance assessments, monitoring activities, data verification, and documentation reviews.
Maintain and update compliance trackers, registers, and project documentation.
Support the preparation of periodic compliance status reports and management updates.
Identify gaps, discrepancies, or outstanding requirements and escalate them appropriately.
Maintain confidentiality and ensure sensitive business and customer information is handled appropriately.
Support other GRC, risk, compliance, and assurance activities as assigned.
Requirements
B.Sc./HND in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Technology, Information Systems, or a related field.
1 - 3 years of experience in compliance, risk management, audit, banking operations, customer service, KYC/AML, or a related field is an advantage.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Good attention to detail and strong documentation skills.
Ability to communicate confidently with clients and other stakeholders.
Strong follow-up and organisational skills.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and Word.
Ability to work independently, manage multiple tasks, and meet deadlines.
Professional, discreet, proactive, and target-oriented.