Branch Compliance Officer Needed at Access Bank PLC

Applications are open for the Branch Compliance Officer position at Access Bank PLC. The role is suited to an experienced professional with a background in banking compliance, banking operations, internal control, audit, risk management, or a related function.

The successful candidate will monitor compliance activities across assigned branches, review regulatory and internal control requirements, and identify and escalate compliance risks and exceptions for timely resolution.

About Access Bank PLC

Access Bank PLC is a wholly owned subsidiary of Access Holdings Plc and a full-service commercial bank operating across 24 markets on three continents. The bank provides personal, business, commercial, and corporate and investment banking services across Africa, the United Kingdom, and other international locations.

About The Branch Compliance Officer Role

The Branch Compliance Officer will work within the Conduct and Compliance Group and report to the Zonal Compliance Officer. The position focuses on branch-level compliance monitoring and helps ensure that assigned branches operate in line with applicable regulatory requirements, internal policies, procedures, and internal control standards.

• Job title: Branch Compliance Officer

• Grade: Senior Banking Officer

• Employment type: Full-time

• Work arrangement: On-site

• Location: Lagos, Nigeria

• Group: Conduct and Compliance Group

• Reports to: Zonal Compliance Officer

Key Responsibilities:

• Monitor assigned branches for compliance with applicable regulatory requirements, internal policies, procedures, and internal control standards.

• Conduct periodic compliance reviews of branches and document the results.

• Identify compliance risks, control weaknesses, and exceptions arising from branch activities.

• Escalate compliance risks and exceptions to the appropriate stakeholders for timely action.

• Follow up on identified exceptions until the required corrective actions are completed and the issues are closed.

• Monitor compliance with Know Your Customer, Customer Due Diligence, Anti-Money Laundering, Countering the Financing of Terrorism, and sanctions requirements.

• Review account-opening documentation and customer records for compliance with regulatory and internal requirements.

• Monitor branch compliance with customer identification, transaction processing, and record-keeping requirements.

• Liaise with branch teams and other relevant stakeholders to support the timely resolution of compliance issues.

• Prepare clear compliance documentation and reports relating to reviews, findings, exceptions, and follow-up actions.

• Perform other responsibilities assigned by the Zonal Compliance Officer.

Eligibility And Requirements:

• A first degree in Accounting, Banking and Finance, Economics, Business Administration, Law, Finance, or a related discipline.

• At least four years of relevant professional experience in Compliance, Banking Operations, Internal Control, Audit, Risk Management, or a related function.

• At least one of the following professional qualifications: ACA, ACCA, CFA, or ACIB.

• Good knowledge of banking operations and applicable regulatory requirements.

• Knowledge of AML/CFT, KYC, CDD, and sanctions compliance requirements.

• Understanding of branch operations, account-opening procedures, and transaction processes.

• Understanding of compliance risk and internal control principles.

• Strong attention to detail and the ability to identify exceptions and potential breaches.

• Ability to work independently and manage compliance activities across multiple branch locations.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Microsoft Excel.

• Good report-writing, documentation, and record-management skills.

• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.

• Integrity, professionalism, and the ability to handle confidential information appropriately.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

• A proactive and results-oriented approach to compliance monitoring and issue resolution.

Desirable Qualifications And Knowledge:

• A master’s degree.

• Relevant professional certification or membership in Compliance, Risk, Banking, Audit, or a related discipline.

• Knowledge of applicable Central Bank of Nigeria regulations.

• Knowledge of Nigerian banking industry compliance requirements.

Skills And Professional Capabilities:

This role requires a practical understanding of how branch processes connect with regulatory obligations and internal controls.

• The officer should be able to examine customer and transaction documentation

• Recognise gaps in compliance

• Assess the significance of exceptions

• Communicate findings clearly to the responsible teams.

• monitoring assigned branches and following up on outstanding issues.

• Strong organisation, sound judgement, confidentiality

• Disciplined documentation will support effective performance in the position.

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