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15 October 2026, 11:59 PM WAT
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Job Description
Job Descriptions
- Develop, maintain and continuously improve the Bank's compliance framework, policies, procedures and regulatory obligations register.
- Monitor changes in applicable laws, regulations, CBN directives, NDIC requirements and other regulatory expectations and advise Management on their implications.
- Conduct periodic compliance assessments across the Bank's business and operational functions.
- Identify regulatory compliance gaps and recommend appropriate corrective actions.
- Maintain appropriate documentation and evidence of compliance activities.
- Provide independent compliance advice to Management and the Board on material regulatory matters.
- Lead the Bank's AML/CFT compliance framework in accordance with applicable regulatory requirements.
- Establish and maintain appropriate controls for identifying, assessing and managing money-laundering and terrorist-financing risks.
- Oversee transaction monitoring and ensure unusual and potentially suspicious activities are appropriately reviewed and escalated.
- Coordinate the investigation and reporting of suspicious transactions and other reportable activities to the appropriate authorities.
- Maintain appropriate AML/CFT records, documentation and reporting processes.
- Monitor the effectiveness of the Bank's financial crime controls and recommend enhancements where required.
- Establish and enforce appropriate customer identification and verification standards.
- Oversee the Bank's KYC and customer due diligence framework across all customer segments and channels.
- Ensure enhanced due diligence is applied to higher-risk customers, relationships and transactions.
- Monitor the completeness, accuracy and currency of customer information and documentation.
- Conduct periodic reviews of customer risk classifications and due diligence requirements.
- Work with Operations, Business and Risk to address KYC deficiencies promptly.
Requirements
Requirements
- First Degree in Law, Accounting, Finance, Economics, Banking, Business Administration or another relevant discipline.
- Professional certification in compliance or AML/CFT, such as CAMS or an equivalent recognised certification, is desirable.
- CIBN membership or relevant professional banking certification is an advantage.
- A relevant postgraduate qualification is an added advantage.
- Minimum of 10 years' relevant professional experience, with at least 3 years in a senior compliance, regulatory, AML/CFT or financial crime role within financial services.
- Experience in a Microfinance Bank, commercial bank, fintech, payments institution or other regulated financial institution is strongly preferred.
- Demonstrable experience in AML/CFT, KYC, transaction monitoring, regulatory reporting and regulatory examinations is required.
Core Competencies:
- AML/CFT and financial crime compliance
- KYC and customer due diligence
- Transaction monitoring and investigations
- Sanctions and PEP screening
- Regulatory interpretation
- Compliance monitoring and testing
- Regulatory reporting
- Risk assessment and control evaluation
- Investigative rigour and attention to detail
- Regulatory stakeholder management
- Ethical judgement and professional integrity
- Clear communication and advisory skills
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