About the Role
Access Bank Plc is seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Branch Compliance Officer to join our Conduct and Compliance group in Enugu. In this Senior Banking Officer role, you will play a critical part in safeguarding the bank's integrity by ensuring strict adherence to regulatory requirements, internal policies, and risk management standards across assigned branch networks.
Key Responsibilities- Monitor assigned branches for compliance with regulatory requirements, internal policies, and control standards.
- Conduct periodic compliance reviews and follow up on identified exceptions until complete resolution.
- Ensure stringent enforcement of KYC, Customer Due Diligence (CDD), AML/CFT, and sanctions requirements.
- Review account-opening documentation and monitor customer identification and transaction processing.
- Identify, document, and escalate compliance breaches and emerging operational risks.
- Provide expert guidance to branch staff on compliance policies and facilitate awareness sessions.
- Track remediation findings from audits, reviews, and regulatory examinations.
- Prepare accurate periodic compliance reports for management review and liaise with key stakeholders.
- 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 and Nigerian banking industry compliance requirements.
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills with a high level of integrity.
- Competitive salary and performance-based incentives.
- Comprehensive health insurance and wellness programs.
- Continuous professional development and career growth opportunities within a leading African bank.