- Company: Access Bank Plc
- Location: Enugu, Nigeria
- Job type: Full-time (On-site)
About the role
Access Bank Plc is seeking a Branch Compliance Officer to join its Conduct and Compliance team in Enugu. In this Senior Banking Officer role, you will support and monitor compliance activities across assigned branches. You will ensure adherence to regulatory requirements and internal policies while identifying and escalating risks for timely resolution. The position reports directly to the Zonal Compliance Officer.
Responsibilities
- Monitor assigned branches for compliance with regulatory requirements, policies, and internal control standards.
- Ensure compliance with KYC, Customer Due Diligence (CDD), AML/CFT, and sanctions requirements.
- Review account-opening and customer documentation for regulatory and internal compliance.
- Identify, document, and escalate compliance breaches, exceptions, and emerging risks.
- Conduct periodic compliance reviews and track remediation of findings until closure.
- Prepare periodic compliance reports for management review.
- Provide compliance guidance and conduct awareness sessions for branch staff.
- Liaise with stakeholders to resolve compliance issues and support the implementation of new regulatory requirements.
Requirements
- Education: First Degree in Accounting, Banking & Finance, Economics, Business Administration, Law, Finance, or a related discipline. A Master’s Degree is desirable.
- Experience: Minimum of 4 years of relevant experience in Compliance, Banking Operations, Internal Control, Audit, Risk Management, or a related function.
- Qualifications: Professional qualification such as ACA, ACCA, CFA, or ACIB.
- Skills: Proficiency in Microsoft Office (especially Excel), strong report-writing skills, and good understanding of compliance risk and internal control principles.
- Knowledge: Familiarity with CBN regulations, Nigerian banking industry compliance, AML/CFT, KYC, CDD, and sanctions requirements.
How to apply
Interested and qualified candidates should apply online via the link provided on the job listing page.
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