About the Role
Access Bank Plc is seeking a dedicated and analytical Branch Compliance Officer to join our Conduct and Compliance group in Sokoto. In this Senior Banking Officer role reporting to the Zonal Compliance Officer, you will support and monitor compliance activities across assigned branches to ensure strict adherence to regulatory requirements, internal policies, and procedures.
Key Responsibilities- Monitor assigned branches for compliance with applicable regulatory requirements, policies, procedures, and internal control standards.
- Conduct periodic compliance reviews of branches and follow up on identified exceptions until closure.
- Ensure full compliance with KYC, Customer Due Diligence (CDD), AML/CFT, and sanctions requirements.
- Review account-opening and customer documentation for regulatory and internal alignment.
- Identify, document, and escalate compliance breaches, emerging risks, and unusual activities promptly.
- Provide compliance guidance to branch staff and conduct awareness sessions on policies and regulatory changes.
- Track remediation of compliance findings arising from internal audits and regulatory examinations.
- Prepare periodic compliance reports for management review and liaise with key stakeholders for timely issue resolution.
- First degree in Accounting, Banking & Finance, Economics, Business Administration, Law, or related disciplines.
- 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.
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, report-writing, and stakeholder management skills with high integrity.
- Competitive salary and performance-based incentives.
- Comprehensive health insurance and wellness programs.
- Robust career growth opportunities within a leading African financial institution.
- Continuous professional development and training programs.