Branch Compliance Officer

About this role

A Branch Compliance Officer role at Stanbic IBTC in Adamawa, focused on ensuring adherence to AML/CFT laws and other banking regulations within the branch and cluster. The position supports the bank’s compliance risk management strategy, monitors regulatory compliance, and resolves issues in line with regulatory requirements and internal policies. It involves preparing and submitting monthly compliance reports, engaging with regulators and law enforcement, and driving compliance initiatives at the branch level. The role requires collaboration with business units to provide risk management guidance and to improve relationships with regulatory bodies as needed.

What you would do

• Ensure compliance with AML/CFT laws and related regulations within the branch/cluster.
• Monitor and enforce regulatory and internal policy compliance.
• Resolve compliance issues promptly and liaise with Head Office as necessary.
• Support implementation of Compliance and AML/CFT programmes at branch/cluster level.
• Prepare timely and properly documented compliance reports.
• Submit monthly branch compliance status reports including breaches and issues.
• Report compliance issues and initiatives within the branches under purview.
• Report on KYC monitoring and raise critical exceptions.
• Engage regulators and law enforcement to maintain good relationships; visit regulators as required.
• Identify compliance or regulatory risk issues and propose solutions to management.

What they are asking for

• BSc in Social Science or related field.
• Relevant professional certification is advantageous.
• Experience with applicable regulations and internal compliance policies and procedures.
• Understanding banking products and operations; ability to translate business needs into risk management solutions.

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