Law Enforcement Agency (LEA) Officer

Who we are

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.

Job Summary
The Law Enforcement Agency (LEA) Desk 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

1. Law Enforcement Liaison:
- Serve as the point of contact for all law enforcement and regulatory agency engagements.
- Facilitate communication and collaboration between Moniepoint MFB and law enforcement
agencies.
- Maintain proper documentation of all cases, requests, responses, and law enforcement visit
records in line with data privacy policies.

2. Law Enforcement Invitations & Visitations:
- Manage and respond to law enforcement invitations, ensuring proper documentation and
escalation.
- Represent the bank in meetings and discussions with law enforcement officials.
- Ensure legal counsel is engaged when necessary to protect the bank’s interests during law
enforcement interactions.

3. Investigation & Case Handling:

- Work closely with the fraud investigation, legal team and transaction monitoring teams to
provide necessary information and support ongoing cases

- Review and respond to official requests, subpoenas, and court orders from law enforcement
agencies.
- Analyze suspicious transactions and provide law enforcement with detailed reports when
required.

4. Collaboration & Intelligence Sharing:
- Work with internal teams such as AML/CFT, Fraud Investigation, and Compliance to enhance
financial crime detection and prevention.
- Share intelligence and emerging financial crime trends with relevant internal stakeholders.

5. Reporting & Data Management:
- Prepare and submit periodic reports on law enforcement engagements, case resolutions, and law
enforcement visitations/invitations.
- Track and analyze data on fraud-related cases to identify patterns and improve risk mitigation
strategies.

Qualifications & Experience
- 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.

Key Skills & Competencies
- 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.

What to expect in the hiring process

• A preliminary phone call with the recruiter
• A panel interview with Department Leads
• A behavioral interview with a member of the Executive team