Chief Compliance Officer

About this role

The job is for a Chief Compliance Officer to lead and oversee regulatory compliance, AML/CFT, KYC, sanctions screening and regulatory reporting for a financial institution. It targets candidates with extensive compliance experience, including AML/CFT and regulatory examinations, typically in banking or financial services.

What you would do

• Develop and maintain the compliance framework, policies and obligations register
• Monitor regulatory changes and advise management on implications
• Provide independent compliance advice to management and the board
• Lead AML/CFT controls, transaction monitoring and reporting of suspicious activities
• Oversee KYC/CDD standards and customer due diligence across all segments
• Coordinate regulatory reporting, examinations and responses to regulators

What they are asking for

• Professional certification in compliance or AML/CFT (eg CAMS) is desirable
• Postgraduate qualification is an added advantage
• First degree in Law, Accounting, Finance, Economics, Banking, Business Administration or related field
• CIBN membership or relevant banking certification is an advantage
• Minimum of 10 years of relevant experience in AML/CFT, KYC, regulatory reporting and examinations
• Experience in a regulated financial institution (bank, microfinance, fintech, payments) is strongly preferred

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