Cluster Compliance Officer at CITIBANK

Jobs Locations: Port-Harcourt, Aba and Bonny

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;
• 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;
• 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.

Requirements
Knowledge/Experience:

• Minimum of 10 years work experience in the Banking sector
• Experience of at least 3 major areas of banking operations
• Knowledge of relevant regulations
• Experience in compliance monitoring reviews, e.g. account opening or periodic reviews

Skills:

• Strong written and personal communication skills
• Attention to detail
• Ability to manage and facilitate multiple projects
• Ability to work individually and in teams
• Proficiency in Microsoft office applications
• Ability to embrace new technologies
• Interpersonal skills

Qualifications:

• Undergraduate qualification in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Law or degree in any other discipline
• Relevant higher degree or professional qualification
• Operations, Control, risk related experience, though not compulsory, will be an added advantage

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