Job Summary

• The role is responsible for overseeing compliance operations within a specific region by ensuring that the bank's activities in the region comply with relevant regulatory requirements and internal policies.
• The role assists in implementing compliance strategies, and monitoring compliance activities, while collaborating with Branch Managers and Internal Control Officers and branch officers to maintain a strong compliance culture and provide guidance on regulatory issues.
• The role also acts as a point of contact with regulatory agencies and assists in audits examinations specific to the region.
• Compliance Advisory & Strategy: Provide expert advice on complex regulatory issues, identify emerging risks, and develop innovative, effective solutions. This role requires strong communication skills to engage stakeholders and promote a culture of continuous learning.
• Regulatory & Risk Compliance: Ensure the bank's operations comply with all legal requirements and internal policies. This involves a deep understanding of banking regulations, evaluating compliance levels, and proactively identifying and reporting potential risks.
• Compliance Technology: Utilize and manage compliance tools and technologies, identifying and mitigating advanced risks. This includes integrating complex technologies into the compliance architecture and training other team members.
• Reporting & Stakeholder Engagement: Accurately complete complex compliance reports and analyze data for accuracy. The role also involves engaging with external regulators, ensuring all responses and reports are accurate and complete.
• Best Practices: Stay current with industry regulations and standards, applying them to specific situations and continuously identifying and evaluating compliance risks.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Banking & Finance, Business Administration, Law or any related field.
• 7-10 years cognate experience
• Additional academic qualification is an advantage.
• Relevant Professional certification (CIBN, DCP, ACAMs, ACA, ACCA, ICAN etc) is an advantage.