Branch Compliance & Control Officer

Position Overview

As part of the Bank's dedication to upholding a strong compliance and control environment across all branches, we are seeking applications from qualified individuals for the Branch Compliance & Control Position. This role is vital in enhancing the bank's control framework, ensuring adherence to all regulatory requirements and internal policies, and fostering a culture of integrity and ethical standards at the branch level.

Key Responsibilities


Serve as the primary point of contact in promoting compliance and internal control excellence at the branch. Ensure branch operations comply with regulatory (CBN, AML/CFT, etc.) and internal policies, frameworks, and operational procedures.
Conduct daily reviews, monitoring, and reporting of branch activities (account opening, KYC documentation, and transactions) and ensure risks, control deficiencies, and compliance issues are addressed, resolved, and concluded.
Examine physical and system-based records to confirm proper authorization and comprehensive documentation.
Detect, report, and escalate suspicious or unusual transactions, exceptions, and other critical matters for prompt action.
Perform regular awareness sessions on key regulatory policies, compliance requirements, control standards, and ethical conduct
Assist in maintaining and updating compliance/control checklists, policies and frameworks, and implementing new initiatives at the branch level.
Compile and submit monthly reports on control gaps, incident patterns, and monitoring outcomes.


Qualifications


Possess a minimum of 4 years' experience in Operations and other Assurance roles (Audit, Risk Management, Fincon, etc.).
Demonstrate working knowledge of compliance and control, regulatory requirements, and banking operations.
Exhibit strong analytical and communication skills.
Show proven integrity, attention to detail, and commitment to ethical standards