Now Hiring: Access Bank Plc Is Looking For Top Talent! Apply Here

Access Bank Plc, one of Nigeria's largest commercial banks, is recruiting experienced compliance professionals for the role of Branch Compliance Officer across five states. The successful candidates will sit within the Conduct and Compliance Group at Senior Banking Officer grade, reporting to the Zonal Compliance Officer. This is a field-level compliance role responsible for monitoring branch adherence to regulatory requirements, KYC, AML/CFT, sanctions compliance and internal control standards across multiple branch locations. If you have a strong background in banking compliance, internal control or audit and want to build your career within one of Africa's most prominent financial institutions, this is a strong opportunity to consider.

Responsibilities:

• Monitor assigned branches for compliance with regulatory requirements, policies, procedures and internal control standards
• Conduct periodic branch compliance reviews and follow up on identified exceptions until closure
• Monitor compliance with KYC, CDD, AML/CFT and sanctions requirements
• Review account-opening and customer documentation
• Monitor customer identification, transaction processing and record-keeping requirements
• Identify, document and escalate compliance breaches, exceptions and emerging risks
• Provide compliance guidance to branch staff
• Track remediation of findings from compliance reviews, audits and regulatory examinations
• Support implementation of new and revised regulatory requirements
• Conduct compliance sensitization and awareness sessions
• Maintain accurate compliance review and remediation records
• Prepare periodic compliance reports for management
• Escalate unusual or potentially suspicious activities through appropriate channels

Requirements:

• First degree in Accounting, Banking and Finance, Economics, Business Administration, Law, Finance or a related discipline
• Minimum of 4 years relevant experience in Compliance, Banking Operations, Internal Control, Audit, Risk Management or a related function
• Professional qualification such as ACA, ACCA, CFA or ACIB (mandatory)
• Good knowledge of banking operations, AML/CFT, KYC, CDD and sanctions compliance
• Understanding of compliance risk and internal control principles
• Strong attention to detail, report-writing, analytical and stakeholder management skills
• High level of integrity, professionalism and confidentiality
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel
• Master's degree is an added advantage
• Knowledge of CBN regulations and Nigerian banking compliance requirements is an added advantage

Ondo

Anambra

Sokoto

Enugu

Benue