- Company: Access Bank Plc
- Location: Benue, Nigeria
- Job type: Full-time (On-site)
About the role
Access Bank Plc is seeking a Branch Compliance Officer to support and monitor compliance activities across assigned branches in Benue. You will ensure adherence to regulatory requirements and internal policies while identifying and escalating compliance risks for timely resolution. This is a full-time, on-site position within the Conduct and Compliance group, reporting to the Zonal Compliance Officer.
Responsibilities
- Monitor assigned branches for compliance with regulatory requirements, policies, and internal control standards.
- Escalate unusual or suspicious activities through appropriate channels.
- Provide compliance guidance and support to branch staff.
- Support the implementation of new and revised regulatory requirements.
- Review account-opening and customer documentation for compliance.
- Conduct periodic compliance reviews and follow up on identified exceptions.
- Conduct compliance sensitization and awareness sessions for branch employees.
- Identify, document, and escalate compliance breaches and emerging risks.
- Prepare periodic compliance reports for management review.
- Track remediation of compliance findings from reviews and audits.
- Maintain accurate records of compliance reviews and remediation status.
- Ensure compliance with KYC, CDD, AML/CFT, and sanctions requirements.
- Monitor adherence to regulatory requirements for customer identification and transaction processing.
Requirements
- Mandatory: Minimum of 4 years of relevant experience in Compliance, Banking Operations, Internal Control, Audit, Risk Management, or a related function.
- Mandatory: Professional qualification such as ACA, ACCA, CFA, or ACIB.
- Mandatory: First Degree in Accounting, Banking & Finance, Economics, Business Administration, Law, Finance, or a related discipline.
- Desired: Master’s Degree.
- Desired: Knowledge of applicable CBN regulations and Nigerian banking industry compliance requirements.
- Desired: Relevant professional certification or membership in Compliance, Risk, Banking, Audit, or related disciplines.
- Skills: Knowledge of branch operations, account opening, and transaction processes.
- Skills: Good understanding of compliance risk and internal control principles.
- Skills: Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel.
- Skills: Understanding of AML/CFT, KYC, CDD, and sanctions compliance requirements.
- Skills: Good report-writing and documentation skills.
- Skills: Strong attention to detail and ability to identify exceptions.
- Skills: Ability to work independently and manage multiple locations.
- Generic Skills: High level of integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality.
- Generic Skills: Proactive and results-oriented mindset.
- Generic Skills: Good stakeholder management and communication skills.
- Generic Skills: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
How to apply
Interested and qualified candidates should apply online.
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