Citibank Nigeria Limited Job for a Compliance Officer (Kano)


Citibank Nigeria Limited, the leading global financial services company, provides consumers, corporations, governments and institutions with a broad range of financial products and services.


Citibank Nigeria Limited is recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Compliance Officer


Job ID: 16019973
Location: Kano

Job Purpose

  • The individual will play a key role in developing and maintaining a robust control environment in the branch/cluster and across the bank in general.
  • He/she will be responsible for coordinating, monitoring and advising on compliance with business, global, regional, and local AML & compliance policies, procedures, and requirements.
Key Responsibilities
  • Implementation of all applicable compliance and AML/CFT programs at the branch/cluster level;
  • Ensure all compliance reviews/reports are being performed timely, are adequate and appropriately documented;
  • Attend to and where necessary, lead compliance related customer interactions;
  • Contribute to a “no surprise” compliance culture by developing and delivering compliance training programs including providing annual face-to-face training and developing and delivering any other relevant periodic targeted training to employees in the branch/cluster (new hires, transfers and existing staff);
  • Raise the visibility of compliance by specifically improving the compliance risk assessment and compliance testing standards at the branch/cluster; and
  • Manage ad hoc compliance related projects as required.
  • Monitoring compliance to regulatory and internal policies, processes and procedures by staff in the branch/cluster;
  • Daily resolution of compliance issues emanating from the branch/cluster in line with all applicable regulatory requirements  and internal policies and liaising with the Head Office as necessary; 
  • Monthly reports on compliance Status of the branch/cluster to the Chief Compliance Officer;
  • Reporting all forms of compliance breaches to the Chief Compliance Officer;
  • Bringing to the attention of the Chief Compliance Officer any suspicious transaction/activity;  
  • Carrying out compliance advisory services to the branches covered;
  • Liaising with local Regulators, Law Enforcement and other Governmental Bodies and ensure good relationships with the same;
  • Work closely with the Business and other key stakeholders such as Operations & Technology to identify and mitigate the risks associated with existing and new business with emphasis on higher risk customers and transactions;
Requirements
Knowledge/Experience:
  • Minimum of 3 years' experience in the Banking sector
  • Knowledge of relevant regulations would be an advantage.
Skills:
  • Strong written and personal communication skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Proficiency in Microsoft office applications
  • Ability to embrace new technologies
  • Interpersonal skills
  • Ability to manage and facilitate multiple projects
  • Ability to work individually and in teams
Qualifications:
  • Undergraduate qualification in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Law or degree in any other discipline
Competencies:
  • Highly organized and methodical with close attention to detail
  • Strong interpersonal skills and a commitment to co-operative and collaborative working
  • Strong team player willing to learn and share experience with other team members
  • Flexibility to work with changing priorities and deadlines

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidate should:
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