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Access Bank Plc is a financial institution with a presence in nine countries in Africa and the United Kingdom, as well as all major cities in Nigeria. The bank operates with a strong focus on ethics, governance and professionalism.

Access Bank is recruiting a Branch Compliance Officer to support and monitor compliance activities across assigned branches in Anambra, ensuring adherence to regulatory requirements, internal policies and procedures while identifying and escalating compliance risks and exceptions.

Job Details

Company: Access Bank Plc
Location: Anambra, Nigeria
Job Type: Full-time (On-site)
Group: Conduct and Compliance
Grade: Senior Banking Officer
Reports to: Zonal Compliance Officer

Key Responsibilities

Monitor assigned branches for compliance with applicable regulatory requirements, policies, procedures and internal control standards.
Conduct periodic compliance reviews and follow up on identified exceptions until closure.
Ensure compliance with KYC, Customer Due Diligence (CDD), AML/CFT and sanctions requirements.
Review account-opening and customer documentation for compliance with regulatory and internal requirements.
Monitor adherence to requirements relating to customer identification, transaction processing and record keeping.
Identify, document and escalate compliance breaches, exceptions and emerging risks.
Provide compliance guidance and support to branch staff.
Track remediation of compliance findings arising from reviews, audits and regulatory examinations.
Support the implementation of new and revised regulatory requirements.
Conduct compliance sensitization and awareness sessions for branch employees.
Maintain accurate records of compliance reviews, exceptions, remediation status and related reports.
Prepare periodic compliance reports for management review.
Escalate unusual or potentially suspicious activities through appropriate channels.
Liaise with relevant stakeholders to ensure timely resolution of compliance issues.
Perform other responsibilities as assigned by the Zonal Compliance Officer.

Requirements

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Good knowledge of banking operations and regulatory requirements.
Understanding of AML/CFT, KYC, CDD and sanctions compliance requirements.
Knowledge of branch operations, account opening and transaction processes.
Good understanding of compliance risk and internal control principles.
Strong attention to detail and ability to identify exceptions.
Ability to work independently and manage multiple locations.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel.
Good report-writing and documentation skills.
Good stakeholder management and communication skills.
High level of integrity, professionalism and confidentiality.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Proactive and results-oriented mindset.

Qualifications and Experience

First Degree in Accounting, Banking & Finance, Economics, Business Administration, Law, Finance or any related discipline.
Minimum of 4 years of relevant experience in Compliance, Banking Operations, Internal Control, Audit, Risk Management or a related function.
Professional qualification such as ACA, ACCA, CFA or ACIB.

Desired:

Master’s Degree.
Relevant professional certification or membership in Compliance, Risk, Banking, Audit or related disciplines.
Knowledge of applicable CBN regulations and Nigerian banking industry compliance requirements.

How to Apply

Interested and qualified candidates should apply online via the official recruitment link below:

Click here to apply online

Application Closing Date: Not Specified.