Branch Compliance Officer (Sokoto)

About this role

The Branch Compliance Officer (Sokoto) with Access Bank is responsible for supporting and monitoring compliance across assigned branches to ensure adherence to regulatory requirements and internal policies, and escalating compliance risks and exceptions for timely resolution. The role focuses on strengthening branch-level compliance in the Sokoto area.

What you would do

• Monitor assigned branches for compliance with regulatory requirements, policies, procedures and internal control standards.
• Conduct periodic compliance reviews of branches and follow up on identified exceptions until closure.
• Ensure compliance with KYC, CDD, AML/CFT and sanctions requirements across assigned branches.
• Review account-opening and customer documentation for regulatory and internal compliance.
• Identify, document and escalate compliance breaches, exceptions and emerging risks within assigned branches.
• Provide compliance guidance and support to branch staff on policies and regulatory requirements.

What they are asking for

• First degree in Accounting, Banking & Finance, Economics, Business Administration, Law, Finance or related discipline.
• Minimum of 4 years' relevant experience in Compliance, Banking Operations, Internal Control, Audit, Risk Management or related function.
• Professional qualification such as ACA, ACCA, CFA, ACIB.
• Knowledge of CBN regulations and Nigerian banking industry compliance requirements.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail and ability to identify exceptions.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel; good report-writing and documentation skills.

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