Guaranty Trust Bank plc is a foremost Nigerian financial institution with vast business outlays spanning Anglophone West Africa and the United Kingdom. The Bank presently has an Asset Base of over 2 Trillion Naira, shareholders funds of over 200 Billion Naira and employs over 10,000 people in Nigeria, Cote dIvoire, Gambia, Ghana, Kenya, Liberia, Rwanda, Sierra Leone, Uganda and the United Kingdom.
We are recruiting to fill the position below:
Job Title: Compliance Officer, Group Risk and Compliance
Location: Lagos
Job Type: Full Tme
Industry: Financial Services
Reporting to: Group Chief Risk and Compliance Officer
Supervisory Responsibilities
This position has no direct supervisory responsibilities but does serve as a coach and mentor for other positions in the department.
Your Key Responsibilities
Provide support in designing a robust compliance strategy for the Group with over 10 subsidiaries across Africa and across different financial services businesses
Review and ensure compliance with all relevant statutory laws and regulations applicable to the Group
Ensure that business activities are conducted in conformity with all applicable laws, regulations, internal policies and procedures.
Proactively review all regulatory permissions to ensure that they remain current and appropriate for business needs
Evaluate Group activities to assess and monitor compliance risk
Ensure continual compliance risk assessment of the Group practices together with the development of internal policies and procedures, compliance training and protocols.
Serve as liaison for all regulatory bodies as well as maintaining relationships with relevant legal bodies
Keep abreast of regulatory developments and industry initiatives
Educate and train employees on regulations and industry practices
Provide reporting with respect to regulatory requirements and developments
Develop compliance checklists and prepare compliance reports, as and when due
Ensuring compliance with best practices
Any other duties as required by the Group Head
To Qualify for the Role you must Have
A minimum of 5 years working experience in compliance experience preferably within the financial services environment
Experience in assisting with the implementation of risk-based compliance policies, procedures, and guidelines
Familiarity with industry practices and professional standards
Skills and Knowledge Required for the Role
Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, economics, business administration or legal (Master’s Degree is an additional advantage)
Knowledge of legal requirements and controls (e.g. Anti-Money Laundering, or AML)
Good understanding of Compliance activities in Financial Services
Local and international certifications in Compliance, such as Certified Regulatory Compliance Manager (CRCM)
Strong understanding of development and trends in both international and African financial sectors, as well as regulations and trends in these markets
Deep knowledge and understanding of both banking and general financial markets regulatory environment including Anti-money laundering requirements
Good analytical & problem-solving skills
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Power Point, Excel, etc.)
Reporting skills
Ability to use available technology resources to drive monitoring and reporting
Data analytics skill will be an advantage
Attributes for Success in this Role
Ability to build relationships with senior leaders, and external agencies
Exceptional strategic thinking and analysis capabilities
Ability to exert sound judgment and discretion; assure confidentiality
Ability to build strong network with regulatory bodies and government authorities
Good standing and assertiveness, with excellent teamwork attitude, with proven ability to influence and coordinate team beyond his/her own department
Ability to handle a fast-paced, changing organization
Ability to effectively plan, set priorities, and manage several complex projects