About the Role
Access Bank Plc, a leading full-service commercial bank committed to sustainable business practices and Africa's growth trajectory, is seeking a diligent and detail-oriented professional to join our Conduct and Compliance group. As our Branch Compliance Officer based in Ondo, you will play a pivotal role in safeguarding the bank's integrity by ensuring strict adherence to regulatory requirements, internal policies, and control standards across assigned branches within the region.
Key Responsibilities- Monitor assigned branches for compliance with applicable regulatory guidelines, internal policies, and control standards.
- Conduct periodic compliance reviews, audits, and spot-checks, ensuring timely follow-up and closure of identified exceptions.
- Ensure rigorous adherence to KYC, Customer Due Diligence (CDD), AML/CFT, and global sanctions requirements.
- Review account-opening documentation and customer files for regulatory and internal policy alignment.
- Identify, document, and escalate compliance breaches, emerging risks, and unusual or potentially suspicious activities promptly.
- Provide expert compliance guidance and sensitization sessions to branch employees to foster a strong risk-aware culture.
- Track remediation of findings from internal audits, compliance reviews, and regulatory examinations.
- Maintain accurate compliance records and prepare periodic reports for management review.
- First degree in Accounting, Banking and Finance, Economics, Business Administration, Law, or any related discipline.
- Minimum of 4 years of relevant banking experience in Compliance, Operations, Internal Control, Audit, or Risk Management.
- Recognized professional qualification such as ACA, ACCA, CFA, or ACIB.
- Strong knowledge of Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) regulations and Nigerian banking compliance frameworks.
- Exceptional analytical, problem-solving, and stakeholder management skills with uncompromising integrity.
- Competitive salary and performance-based incentives.
- Comprehensive health insurance and wellness programs.
- Robust career development, continuous learning, and mentorship opportunities.
- Dynamic, inclusive, and professional working environment.