About the Role
Access Bank Plc is a leading full-service commercial bank committed to delivering sustainable economic growth across Africa and beyond. As part of our strategic expansion and commitment to rigorous corporate governance, we are currently seeking a dynamic and detail-oriented professional to join our Conduct and Compliance group as a Branch Compliance Officer in Benue. In this critical role, you will be responsible for supporting and monitoring compliance activities across assigned branches to ensure strict adherence to regulatory requirements, internal policies, and procedures while identifying and escalating potential risks for timely resolution.
Key Responsibilities- Monitor assigned branches for compliance with applicable regulatory requirements, internal controls, and operational policies.
- Conduct periodic compliance reviews, ensuring robust follow-up on identified exceptions until final closure.
- Ensure strict adherence to KYC, Customer Due Diligence (CDD), AML/CFT, and sanctions requirements across all assigned locations.
- Review account-opening documentation and transaction processes to guarantee alignment with regulatory standards.
- Identify, document, and escalate compliance breaches and emerging operational risks through appropriate channels.
- Provide expert compliance guidance, training, and awareness sessions to branch staff to foster a strong risk-aware culture.
- Track remediation of compliance findings arising from internal audits, quality assurance reviews, and regulatory examinations.
- Prepare comprehensive periodic compliance reports for management review and stakeholder alignment.
- First degree in Accounting, Banking and Finance, Economics, Business Administration, Law, or a related discipline.
- Minimum of 4 years of relevant banking experience in Compliance, Internal Control, Audit, Operations, or Risk Management.
- Relevant professional qualifications such as ACA, ACCA, CFA, or ACIB are mandatory.
- In-depth knowledge of Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) regulations and Nigerian banking industry compliance standards.
- Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel, coupled with exceptional analytical and reporting skills.
- Competitive salary with comprehensive medical and health insurance benefits.
- Opportunities for continuous professional development and career progression within a leading African bank.
- Dynamic, inclusive, and performance-driven work environment.