Job Description
Moniepoint Inc. is seeking a Law Enforcement Agency (LEA) Desk Officer to serve as the primary liaison between the bank and law enforcement agencies. This role involves handling official requests from agencies such as the EFCC, Nigerian Police Force, INTERPOL, and other regulatory bodies. 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.
Role Involves:
- 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.
- Managing and responding to law enforcement invitations, ensuring proper documentation and escalation.
- Representing the bank in meetings and discussions with law enforcement officials.
- Reviewing and responding to official requests, subpoenas, and court orders from law enforcement agencies.
- Analyzing suspicious transactions and providing law enforcement with detailed reports when required.
- Preparing and submitting periodic reports on law enforcement engagements, case resolutions, and law enforcement visitations/invitations.
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in Law, Criminology, Forensic Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
- 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.
- Familiarity with transaction monitoring tools, fraud detection techniques, and forensic analysis.
- Excellent analytical and investigative skills.
- Strong understanding of legal procedures related to financial crime investigations.
- High level of integrity, discretion, and confidentiality in handling sensitive information.
- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
- Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple law enforcement requests effectively.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and relevant investigation tools.