About the Role
Access Bank Plc is looking for a dedicated and experienced Branch Compliance Officer to join our Conduct and Compliance group in Anambra. In this Senior Banking Officer role, you will be instrumental in supporting and monitoring compliance activities across assigned branches, ensuring strict adherence to regulatory requirements, internal policies, and operational procedures while mitigating potential compliance risks.
Key Responsibilities- Monitor assigned branches for compliance with applicable regulatory requirements, internal policies, procedures, and internal control standards.
- Conduct periodic compliance reviews and follow up on identified exceptions until final closure.
- Ensure rigorous compliance with KYC, Customer Due Diligence (CDD), AML/CFT, and sanctions requirements.
- Review account-opening documentation and monitor transaction processing for regulatory and internal alignment.
- Identify, document, and escalate compliance breaches, exceptions, and emerging risks.
- Provide expert compliance guidance to branch staff and conduct regular awareness sessions.
- Prepare comprehensive periodic compliance reports for management review and track remediation findings.
- First degree in Accounting, Banking and Finance, Economics, Business Administration, Law, or a related discipline.
- Minimum of 4 years of relevant experience in Compliance, Banking Operations, Internal Control, Audit, or Risk Management.
- Mandatory professional qualification such as ACA, ACCA, CFA, or ACIB.
- Strong knowledge of CBN regulations, Nigerian banking industry compliance, and AML/CFT frameworks.
- Exceptional analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills with uncompromising integrity.
- Competitive salary and performance-based incentives.
- Comprehensive health insurance and wellness programs.
- Continuous professional development and career growth opportunities within a leading African financial institution.