About the Role
Access Bank Plc is a leading full-service commercial bank committed to sustainable business practices and financial inclusion across Africa. We are currently looking for a dynamic and detail-oriented Branch Compliance Officer to join our Conduct and Compliance group in Lagos. In this role, you will play a critical part in safeguarding the bank's integrity by ensuring that assigned branches strictly adhere to regulatory guidelines, internal policies, and risk management standards.
Key Responsibilities- Monitor assigned branches for compliance with applicable regulatory requirements, internal policies, and control standards.
- Conduct periodic compliance reviews, assess account-opening documentation, and track identified exceptions to closure.
- Ensure strict adherence to KYC, Customer Due Diligence (CDD), AML/CFT, and sanctions requirements.
- Identify, document, and escalate compliance breaches, emerging risks, and suspicious activities through appropriate channels.
- Provide expert compliance guidance and sensitization sessions to branch employees.
- Track remediation findings from audits, reviews, and regulatory examinations while liaising with key stakeholders.
- Prepare comprehensive periodic compliance reports for management review.
- First degree in Accounting, Banking & 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.
- Professional certification such as ACA, ACCA, CFA, ACIB, or relevant compliance credentials.
- Strong knowledge of CBN regulations, Nigerian banking industry compliance, and AML/CFT frameworks.
- Exceptional analytical, problem-solving, stakeholder management, and communication skills with high integrity.
- Competitive salary and performance-based incentives.
- Comprehensive health insurance and wellness programs.
- Opportunities for continuous professional development and career growth.
- Dynamic and inclusive work environment with a leading African financial institution.