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