ACCESS BANK RECRUITMENT FOR BRANCH COMPLIANCE OFFICERS
JOB ALERT
ACCESS BANK RECRUITMENT FOR BRANCH COMPLIANCE OFFICERS
Access Bank Plc is recruiting qualified and experienced professionals for the position of Branch Compliance Officer across multiple locations in Nigeria.
POSITION
Branch Compliance Officer
GROUP
Conduct and Compliance
GRADE
Senior Banking Officer
REPORTS TO
Zonal Compliance Officer
EMPLOYMENT TYPE
Full-time
WORK MODE
On-site
AVAILABLE LOCATIONS
- Sokoto State
- Enugu State
- Anambra State
- Ondo State
- Benue State
JOB OVERVIEW
The Branch Compliance Officer will support and monitor compliance activities across assigned branches, ensuring adherence to regulatory requirements, internal policies, procedures, and control standards.
The role will also involve identifying and escalating compliance risks, monitoring remediation of identified exceptions, and supporting branch staff in meeting compliance obligations.
KEY 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.
- Liaise with relevant stakeholders to resolve compliance issues.
- Perform other responsibilities assigned by the Zonal Compliance Officer.
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS
Good knowledge of banking operations and regulatory requirements.
Understanding of AML/CFT, KYC, CDD, and sanctions compliance.
Knowledge of branch operations, account opening, and transaction processes.
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, particularly Excel.
Good report-writing and documentation skills.
Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
High level of integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality.
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
Proactive and results-oriented mindset.
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
MANDATORY
A First Degree in Accounting, Banking and Finance, Economics, Business Administration, Law, Finance, or a 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.
APPLICATION
Interested and qualified candidates should apply through the relevant location-specific link below.
SOKOTO
Apply for Branch Compliance Officer in Sokoto
ENUGU
Apply for Branch Compliance Officer in Enugu
ANAMBRA
Apply for Branch Compliance Officer in Anambra
ONDO
Apply for Branch Compliance Officer in Ondo
BENUE
Apply for Branch Compliance Officer in Benue
APPLICATION DEADLINE
Not specified in the provided vacancy details. Applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.
