Law Enforcement Agency (LEA) Officer at Opay Nigeria

Opay Nigeria

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Location

Lagos

Salary

Not Disclosed

Job Type

Full Time

Deadline

25 Aug, 2025

About Opay Nigeria

Opay is a one-stop mobile-based platform for payments, transportation, food & grocery delivery, and other essential services. Trusted by millions daily, Opay enables seamless financial transactions, utility bill payments, and e-commerce. The company operates in Lagos, Abuja, Port Harcourt, and other major Nigerian cities with over 1,000 staff and 31 partners.

Job Description

The LEA Officer will be the first point of contact for law enforcement and regulatory bodies such as EFCC, NPF, DSS, ICPC, CBN, NFIU, and SEC. You will coordinate official engagements, ensure legal compliance, and support internal investigations in a fast-paced fintech environment.

Key Responsibilities

Law Enforcement & Regulatory Liaison

  • Serve as the primary representative for external engagements with EFCC, NPF, DSS, ICPC, and other agencies
  • Document all LEA activities and maintain a secure audit trail
  • Coordinate responses to law enforcement summons and visits

Legal Compliance & Case Handling

  • Enforce wallet restrictions and reversals based on valid court orders
  • Collaborate with internal Legal, Compliance, and Fraud teams on investigations
  • Process fund freezes and transaction reversals via RCC/Admin dashboard

Investigations & Intelligence

  • Review and respond to subpoenas and official requests
  • Provide data analysis and case documentation for external authorities
  • Identify fraud trends and share intelligence with internal departments

Reporting & Internal Coordination

  • Maintain detailed internal records of LEA cases
  • Submit regular reports on law enforcement engagements
  • Ensure discreet and professional handling of sensitive cases

Qualifications & Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Law, Criminology, Accounting, Business Administration, or related field
  • 2–5 years’ experience in a compliance, law enforcement liaison, or investigation role in fintech or banking
  • Strong understanding of AML/CFT laws and regulatory frameworks in Nigeria
  • Experience responding to subpoenas, court orders, and legal queries
  • High-level documentation, organizational, and communication skills
  • Ability to engage confidently with legal authorities and external stakeholders
  • Familiarity with investigation tools and dashboards
  • Prior experience with law enforcement agencies is an added advantage

How to Apply

Interested and qualified candidates should click the link provided to apply:

 

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