🇳🇬 Job Vacancies @ Ecobank Nigeria – 9 Positions

Ecobank Transnational Incorporated (ETI), a public limited liability company, was established as a bank holding company in 1985 under a private sector initiative spearheaded by the Federation of West African Chambers of Commerce and Industry with the support of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS).

We are recruiting to fill the following positions below:

1.) Investment Associate
2.) Officer, Application Support
3.) Trops & Loans Manager
4.) Revenue Assurance Officer
5.) Cluster Compliance Officer (FCT 14 ENG COM 998)
6.) Cluster Compliance Officer (FCT 4 ENG COM 998)
7.) Cluster Compliance Officer (SSSE 10 ENG COM 998)
8.) Cluster Compliance Officer (MW & SW 2 ENG COM 998)
9.) Cluster Compliance Officer (Lagos 14 ENG COM 998)

Job Title: Investment Associate

Job Identification: 275
Location: Victoria Island, Lagos
Job Schedule: Full time

Job Description

• The role will be responsible for executing businesses in the areas of project finance, mergers & acquisition, debt capital markets and structured finance of the assigned hub and assisting in the management of Corporate Finance client relationships and files.
• The incumbent will work in the Anglophone/Francophone hub to execute investment banking transactions.
• The incumbent will be frequently requested to provide financial reliable information and analysis.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare pitch books, proposals, term sheets, mandate letters, memorandums, teasers, and marketing materials.
• Assist the Coverage bankers in marketing as and when required.
• Undertake advanced financial analysis and modelling using Excel or other tools, where required.
• Assist in due diligence and execution of transactions.
• Assist and support in transaction structuring.
• Develop a knowledge of specific sectors over time.
• Developing relationships with clients including gaining a good knowledge of the client’s businesses, economic drivers, market and sector requirements in order to ensure advice is relevant and commercial.
• Source, establish market inference and interpret market data/information using valuation methodologies.

Experience & Qualifications

• Bachelor's / Master's Degree in Banking, Finance, Economics, or related field.
• Minimum experience of 4 - 6 years in Investment Banking / Private Equity

Skills, Capabilities & Attributes:

• Superior written and oral communication skills
• Proficient in all Microsoft Office Tools
• Numeracy skills
• Attention to details.
• Good presentation skills
• Good interpersonal skills and ability to work in a team.
• Highly motivated
• Strong valuation skills
• Strong analytical, quantitative, problem-solving skills

Application Closing Date
19th May, 2023 (08:00 PM).

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

Job Title: Officer, Application Support

Job Identification: 276
Location: Victoria Island, Lagos
Job Schedule: Full time

Job Description

• The other application Support Team is responsible for performing operational support duties of these applications: Kastle, Calypso, HRhub, CRM, Eximbills, Moodys, e-statements/e-alerts, E[1]learning (VBI), EJournalDB, Taleo, SAGE, AIMS, ETES, CreditPlus, SYSAID, Prime, EDC-Suite, Ariba.
• The incumbent will assist the Applications Operations Manager as directed; provides a full range of professional, technical, and general support to internal customers and external customers; will perform customer setups; respond to telephone and e-mail inquiries; monitor product usage and system operation; resolves problems within given authority.
• Help in the coordination and support of audits and examinations.
• Perform a variety of routine daily tasks; review reports, prepare correspondence; and participate in special department projects.

The incumbent is to own all aspects of production management for the following applications:

• Kastle (2) Calypso (3) HRhub (4) CRM (5) Eximbills (6) Moodys (7) E-statements (8) E-alert (9) E-learning (VBI) (10) E-journal (11) Taleo (12) SAGE (13) AIMS (14) ETES (15) CreditPlus (16) SYSAID (17) Prime (18) EDC-Suite (19) Ariba.
• Providing 24 x 7 production support coverage on a rotating basis with primary hours being Mon–Fri 5:30 AM-10:00 PM GMT (Weekends required on a rotational basis).
• Proactively manage, measure and track customer support cases to ensure their timely resolution.
• Provide timely status updates, root-cause analysis and resolution strategies.
• Recognize and resolve systemic issues to prevent them from repeating.
• Document, track, and support compliance with Service Level Agreements.
• Actively contribute to Knowledge Database to ensure that it is up to date.
• Ensure SYSAID Ticket is accurate and regularly updated (statuses, owners, root cause, resolution details and other relevant information.
• Document controls and develop procedural and training materials and workflows for applications stated above.
• Develop proactive processes designed to alert/eliminate issues before they escalate in priority or business impact.
• Identify areas where efficiencies can be gained using proactive approach through collection and analysis of metrics.
• Coordinate and perform implementation steps as prescribed in documented plans for system changes, upgrades, installations, and outages and follow all change management guidelines.

Professional Development:

• A willingness and capacity to become better equipped to perform job responsibilities by transferring new knowledge and skills gained through training and personal research efforts to the workplace

Communication Skills:

• Facilitates team and client meetings effectively.
• Delivers engaging, informative, well-organized presentations.
• Understands how to communicate difficult/sensitive information tactfully.

Technical Understanding:

• Broad understanding of Application components and sub systems.
• Good overview of System Architecture.
• Possesses general understanding in the areas of systems, applications, and system design.
• Understands Internet, Intranet, Extranet and client/server architectures.
• General overview of emerging Technologies and cloud-based services.

Organizational Compliance:

• Ensure adherence to correct identification procedures and confidentiality of information hat conform to the requirements of the Ecobank when accessing customer details.
• Ensure sound operational knowledge of Financial regulatory requirements including (but not limited to), Financial Services Act.

Experience & Qualifications

• University Degree in Computer Science or Engineering.
• A Degree in Science or Social Science with minimum of 2 years’ experience on same job.

Specific Job Skills:

• Ability to actively drive problems to resolution.
• Ability to create and drive a strategy to address customer issues.
• Ability to own issue resolution, root cause analysis and remediation.
• Sound decision making and critical thinking skills.
• The ability to mentor and coach team members.
• Expert organization and prioritization skills
• Strong overall knowledge of browsers and internet technologies including web server technologies such as MS IIS, Weblogic
• Familiarity with online banking applications accessed via browser and mobile (phone and/or tablet) channels.
• Familiarity with networking concepts and components (firewall, router, switch etc.).
• Familiarity with software development life cycle, code management concepts and release best practices.
• Familiarity with mobile voice and data technologies.
• Understanding of database concepts and function (e.g., SQL query)
• Knowledge of Microsoft Server Operating Systems (Windows Server 20XX)
• Ability to develop thorough knowledge of supported applications and understanding of how application functionality relates to the underlying platform technologies.
• Awareness of Security issues pertaining to web-based applications.
• Ability to concisely document and communicate problem/resolution and information/action plans.
• Demonstrate the ability to always remain calm and professional and especially in escalated situations.
• The ability to credibly communicate technical detail regardless of level of expertise.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, night shift, swing shift, weekend shifts and holidays may be required.

Application Closing Date
19th May, 2023 (09:00 PM).

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

Job Title: Trops & Loans Manager

Job Identification: 273
Location: Victoria Island, Lagos
Job Schedule: Full time

Requirements
Education:

• A Good University Degree with a minimum of 2:2 or HND with a minimum of 2:1 in any discipline in addition to MBA or PGD
• Possession of an advanced degree or professional certificate will be considered an advantage.

Work Experience

• Minimum of 5 years working experience in Branch & Head Office operations of a commercial Bank and/or Audit Firm, Treasury operations and Loan experience, some of which must have been spent performing a similar role in a leading commercial bank.
• Exceptional candidates with a solid track record but fewer years of experience will also be considered.

Application Closing Date
18th May, 2023.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

Job Title: Revenue Assurance Officer

Job Identification: 272
Location: Victoria Island, Lagos
Job Schedule: Full time

Specific Roles and Responsibilities

• Coordinate the preparation of Head Office (FINCON) proofs and review of proofs of other assets & liabilities from Head Office units.
• Ensure corrective actions for abnormal and irregular balances in all GL.
• Review report prepared by team for quality control and resolve all variations identified.
• Ensure prompt review of all revenue generating streams in the Bank using SQL and ACL scripts.
• Ensure timely preparation of Yield Report to proactively identify potential leakages within the revenue platforms due to incorrect pricing, operational inefficiencies, missing transactions and un-priced transactions are adequately plugged
• Ensure follow-up on resolution of all exceptions.
• Ensure identification of revenue drivers and underlying variables towards maximization of revenues.
• Ensure regular preparation of Management reports on revenue streams.
• Ensure preparation of Income Statement trend report and review accordingly for quality check.
• Training of staff across the bank on ACL to facilitate automation of manual processes thus reducing errors in revenue lines and postings.
• Ensure the preparation of Variance Analyses of all income and expenses. As well as preparation of Exception reports for all.
• Ensure inter-affiliate revenue recognition.

Job Requirements
Educational Qualification and Experience:

• Candidates should possess a B.Sc Degree or its equivalence
• Professional Accounting, ACA, ACCA, CISA e.t.c. is an added advantage
• A minimum of 7 years in Finance role.

Skills:

• Analytical skill
• Interpersonal and Presentation Skill
• Good writing skills
• Coaching ability

Knowledge:

• Adequate knowledge of Microsoft excel & PowerPoint Presentation
• Key knowledge of SQL, ACL scripting and Power BI
• Key knowledge of Macroeconomic indicators
• Financial Statement Analysis

Personalities and attributes:

• Attention to details
• Effective supervisory and leadership skill

Any Additional Information:

• A good overview of the Industry generally and the Finance function specifically is required.

Application Closing Date
16th May, 2023; 18:00

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

Job Title: Cluster Compliance Officer (FCT 14 ENG COM 998)

Job Identification: 269
Location: Kano
Job Schedule: Full time

Process

• Read and understand all the processes in the Compliance Department and apply same to allocated tasks within the Cluster;
• Enforce Risk based AML/CFT Manual and other Compliance Internal Policies;
• Implement AML/CFT Laws, other applicable Laws, CBN AML/CFT Regulations and International Best Practice documents;
• Reinforce compliance publications, directives, guidelines to ensure a robust compliance culture;
• Provide guidance on New Guide to Account opening with respect to client’s on-boarding, KYC/customer due diligence (CDD), compliance counseling, advisory and decision support services to front office staff in relation to AML/CFT and compliance related issues;
• Monitor and report developments, general awareness on topical and relevant issues that could result in reputational risks to the Bank;
• Provide on-going compliance support wherever required;
• Check and ensure all regulatory displays in branches are accurate and current;
• Develop open relationship with Law Enforcement Agencies and regulatory Authorities;
• Maintain a repository of all accounts instructed to be placed on PND or FREEZE by the Regulatory or LEAs within the Cluster;
• Maintain and regularly update list of accounts in the branch watchlist;
• Collate and record all Cluster compliance regulatory visit/communication in the compliance log in the proper format after each meeting;
• Ensure integrity of the transactions and GL accounts in the branches through daily review of the branches’ GL balance reports and other relevant adhoc and standard reports.
• Ensure prompt and qualitative rendition of relevant returns and reports as may be required for the branches
• Institute and enforce aggressive revenue assurance and cost reduction strategies/tactics for branches/products under purview to ensure zero% income leakages.
• Ensure follow up on unresolved exceptions in Inspection report and sign off the Audit Verification Certificate.
• Ensure daily review of TJ & GL of all branches.
• Ensure that Operators carry out first level Call Over of transactions effectively.
• Identify potential areas of compliance vulnerability and risk within the Cluster and escalate promptly to the Area Compliance Officers;
• Implement corrective action plans for resolution of observed compliance gaps;
• Ensure that accounts placed on PND by reason of incomplete documentation are not indiscriminately lifted unless such documentation deficiencies have been regularized;
• Drive KYC in every customer's account and take necessary steps to improve status of documentation on old and existing accounts;
• Follow-up and ensure timely resolution of audit exceptions raised by the Regulators, Internal Audit and ARR Team that relate to the branches within the Cluster;
• Monitor, investigate and close allocated transactions on SWIFT SANCTION Screening as it relates to the Cluster and escalate concerns to the Cluster Head;
• Monitor, investigate and close allocated transactions on SIRONAML Analysis for the Cluster and escalate challenge (if any) to the Cluster Head;
• Review accounts to ensure that all PEPs accounts in the Cluster are properly documented, have Senior Management’s approval, customer risk assessment Form and account properly coded on the core banking application (CBA);
• Ensure review of Currency Transaction Reports (CTRs) and Foreign Transactions Reports (FTRs) on a daily basis to identify and report suspicious transactions resulting from transaction monitoring
• Follow up on branches to ensure resolution of exceptions identified in the weekly currency transactions reports (CTRs);
• Liaise with branches to ensure that exceptions on the SMARTSCREEN Application are resolved immediately to aid data integrity of reporting;
• Organise and participate in the knowledge sharing sessions (KSS) on AML/CFT compliance and other scheduled training
• Ensure timely review of all transactions flagged by the Head Office Funds Transfer Team and those received through ACL alerts, take appropriate action for purpose of filing suspicious transactions reports to the Nigeria Financial Intelligence Unit (NFIU);
• Ensure prompt response to all regulatory and LEAs enquiries from the central compliance office;
• Investigate and report unusual/suspicious transactions to the Head, AML/CFT for the attention of the Chief Compliance Officer (CCO);
• Generate follow up memos to Branch management on exceptions raised from the Branch’s daily activities review.
• Review of GL proofs on monthly basis.
• Carry out fixed assets verification exercise/stock count of goods under hypothecation as directed by Control Monitoring Unit in line with Compliance plan review chart.
• Review the operations, security and general environment of the Branches
• Ensure follow up with Regulatory and other Statutory Examiners’ Reports involving the branches.
• Conducts spot check, special investigation/enquiries as may be assigned from time to time
• Ensure that open items in the branches’ GL accounts are current and reflect the true nature of the products recorded therein. Any major deviation from the standard must be escalated following the appropriate procedures.
• Daily review of all system generated exception reports/alerts
• Seriality review for all number forms (E.g MC, Deal Slip, Form “M”, “A” etc to ensure completeness, orderly use of form, and proper posting during onsite review).
• Outward and inward clearing review.
• Review of ATM reconciliation.
• Conduct sweep and other functions as may be assigned from time to time.
• Conduct due diligence on vendors verification from time to time as requested by EBS in rating bank’s vendors.
• At the behest of Legal Unit, attend court sessions on fraud cases.
• Detailed independent validation of RCSA.
• Organize and coordinate all compliance training activities within the clusters.
• Monitoring of Offsite ATM in line with regulation.
•   Carry out periodic review of accounts with zero balance.
• Review of Bonds & Guarantees running on the bank’s database.
• Review of accounts without SMS/email alerts
• Review of accounts without BVN.
• Expenses review to identify major expense drivers and spot abnormal expenses posted into the branch database.
• Prepare Weekly Compliance Activity Reports on job function areas and send to the Area Compliance Officer;
• Perform any other functions as may be assigned from the central office from time to time.

Job Requirements
Education

• A Good University Degree with a minimum of 2:2
• Possession of an advanced degree or professional certificate will be considered an advantage
• Certification in Anti Money Laundering / Terrorism Financing is an added advantage.

Work Experience:

• Minimum of 5 years working experience in branch operations or Compliance of a commercial Bank and/or Audit Firm / Operations

Skills:

• Banking Principles
• Exposure to process re-engineering
• Interpersonal skill
• Supervisory
• Analytical/problem solving skill
• Computer appreciation (word- processing/Spreadsheet/PowerPoint)
• Excellent customer service orientation
• Independent minded
• Investigative skills
• Report writing/Fraud Investigation skill
• Interpretation of Money Laundering (Prohibition) Act 2011 (as amended), Terrorism (Prevention) Act, 2011 (as amended), CBN AML/CFT Regulation 2013  & other International Best Practices documents

Knowledge:

• Strong knowledge of banking operations, audit, products & customer segmentation
• Strong accounting knowledge
• Fraud and operational risk knowledge
• Good understanding/interpretation of CBN Guidelines, policies and AML/CFT Laws

Personalities and attributes:

• Paying attention to details
• Positive “can do” attitude
• Goal driven and result oriented
• Lean towards solution providing
• Effective Communication
• Perseverance
• Leadership
• Team-spirit
• Integrity, trustworthiness and innovative
• Entrepreneurship.

Application Closing Date
15th May, 2023.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

Job Title: Cluster Compliance Officer (FCT 4 ENG COM 998)

Job Identification: 269
Location: Abuja
Job Schedule: Full time

Process

• Read and understand all the processes in the Compliance Department and apply same to allocated tasks within the Cluster;
• Enforce Risk based AML/CFT Manual and other Compliance Internal Policies;
• Implement AML/CFT Laws, other applicable Laws, CBN AML/CFT Regulations and International Best Practice documents;
• Reinforce compliance publications, directives, guidelines to ensure a robust compliance culture;
• Provide guidance on New Guide to Account opening with respect to client’s on-boarding, KYC/customer due diligence (CDD), compliance counseling, advisory and decision support services to front office staff in relation to AML/CFT and compliance related issues;
• Monitor and report developments, general awareness on topical and relevant issues that could result in reputational risks to the Bank;
• Provide on-going compliance support wherever required;
• Check and ensure all regulatory displays in branches are accurate and current;
• Develop open relationship with Law Enforcement Agencies and regulatory Authorities;
• Maintain a repository of all accounts instructed to be placed on PND or FREEZE by the Regulatory or LEAs within the Cluster;
• Maintain and regularly update list of accounts in the branch watchlist;
• Collate and record all Cluster compliance regulatory visit/communication in the compliance log in the proper format after each meeting;
• Ensure integrity of the transactions and GL accounts in the branches through daily review of the branches’ GL balance reports and other relevant adhoc and standard reports.
• Ensure prompt and qualitative rendition of relevant returns and reports as may be required for the branches
• Institute and enforce aggressive revenue assurance and cost reduction strategies/tactics for branches/products under purview to ensure zero% income leakages.
• Ensure follow up on unresolved exceptions in Inspection report and sign off the Audit Verification Certificate.
• Ensure daily review of TJ & GL of all branches.
• Ensure that Operators carry out first level Call Over of transactions effectively.
• Identify potential areas of compliance vulnerability and risk within the Cluster and escalate promptly to the Area Compliance Officers;
• Implement corrective action plans for resolution of observed compliance gaps;
• Ensure that accounts placed on PND by reason of incomplete documentation are not indiscriminately lifted unless such documentation deficiencies have been regularized;
• Drive KYC in every customer's account and take necessary steps to improve status of documentation on old and existing accounts;
• Follow-up and ensure timely resolution of audit exceptions raised by the Regulators, Internal Audit and ARR Team that relate to the branches within the Cluster;
• Monitor, investigate and close allocated transactions on SWIFT SANCTION Screening as it relates to the Cluster and escalate concerns to the Cluster Head;
• Monitor, investigate and close allocated transactions on SIRONAML Analysis for the Cluster and escalate challenge (if any) to the Cluster Head;
• Review accounts to ensure that all PEPs accounts in the Cluster are properly documented, have Senior Management’s approval, customer risk assessment Form and account properly coded on the core banking application (CBA);
• Ensure review of Currency Transaction Reports (CTRs) and Foreign Transactions Reports (FTRs) on a daily basis to identify and report suspicious transactions resulting from transaction monitoring
• Follow up on branches to ensure resolution of exceptions identified in the weekly currency transactions reports (CTRs);
• Liaise with branches to ensure that exceptions on the SMARTSCREEN Application are resolved immediately to aid data integrity of reporting;
• Organise and participate in the knowledge sharing sessions (KSS) on AML/CFT compliance and other scheduled training
• Ensure timely review of all transactions flagged by the Head Office Funds Transfer Team and those received through ACL alerts, take appropriate action for purpose of filing suspicious transactions reports to the Nigeria Financial Intelligence Unit (NFIU);
• Ensure prompt response to all regulatory and LEAs enquiries from the central compliance office;
• Investigate and report unusual/suspicious transactions to the Head, AML/CFT for the attention of the Chief Compliance Officer (CCO);
• Generate follow up memos to Branch management on exceptions raised from the Branch’s daily activities review.
• Review of GL proofs on monthly basis.
• Carry out fixed assets verification exercise/stock count of goods under hypothecation as directed by Control Monitoring Unit in line with Compliance plan review chart.
• Review the operations, security and general environment of the Branches
• Ensure follow up with Regulatory and other Statutory Examiners’ Reports involving the branches.
• Conducts spot check, special investigation/enquiries as may be assigned from time to time
• Ensure that open items in the branches’ GL accounts are current and reflect the true nature of the products recorded therein. Any major deviation from the standard must be escalated following the appropriate procedures.
• Daily review of all system generated exception reports/alerts
• Seriality review for all number forms (E.g MC, Deal Slip, Form “M”, “A” etc to ensure completeness, orderly use of form, and proper posting during onsite review).
• Outward and inward clearing review.
• Review of ATM reconciliation.
• Conduct sweep and other functions as may be assigned from time to time.
• Conduct due diligence on vendors verification from time to time as requested by EBS in rating bank’s vendors.
• At the behest of Legal Unit, attend court sessions on fraud cases.
• Detailed independent validation of RCSA.
• Organize and coordinate all compliance training activities within the clusters.
• Monitoring of Offsite ATM in line with regulation.
•   Carry out periodic review of accounts with zero balance.
• Review of Bonds & Guarantees running on the bank’s database.
• Review of accounts without SMS/email alerts
• Review of accounts without BVN.
• Expenses review to identify major expense drivers and spot abnormal expenses posted into the branch database.
• Prepare Weekly Compliance Activity Reports on job function areas and send to the Area Compliance Officer;
• Perform any other functions as may be assigned from the central office from time to time.

Job Requirements
Education

• A Good University Degree with a minimum of 2:2
• Possession of an advanced degree or professional certificate will be considered an advantage
• Certification in Anti Money Laundering / Terrorism Financing is an added advantage.

Work Experience:

• Minimum of 5 years working experience in branch operations or Compliance of a commercial Bank and/or Audit Firm / Operations

Skills:

• Banking Principles
• Exposure to process re-engineering
• Interpersonal skill
• Supervisory
• Analytical/problem solving skill
• Computer appreciation (word- processing/Spreadsheet/PowerPoint)
• Excellent customer service orientation
• Independent minded
• Investigative skills
• Report writing/Fraud Investigation skill
• Interpretation of Money Laundering (Prohibition) Act 2011 (as amended), Terrorism (Prevention) Act, 2011 (as amended), CBN AML/CFT Regulation 2013  & other International Best Practices documents

Knowledge:

• Strong knowledge of banking operations, audit, products & customer segmentation
• Strong accounting knowledge
• Fraud and operational risk knowledge
• Good understanding/interpretation of CBN Guidelines, policies and AML/CFT Laws

Personalities and attributes:

• Paying attention to details
• Positive “can do” attitude
• Goal driven and result oriented
• Lean towards solution providing
• Effective Communication
• Perseverance
• Leadership
• Team-spirit
• Integrity, trustworthiness and innovative
• Entrepreneurship.

Application Closing Date
15th May, 2023.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

Job Title: Cluster Compliance Officer (SSSE 10 ENG COM 998)

Job Identification: 269
Location: Port Harcourt, Rivers
Job Schedule: Full time

Process

• Read and understand all the processes in the Compliance Department and apply same to allocated tasks within the Cluster;
• Enforce Risk based AML/CFT Manual and other Compliance Internal Policies;
• Implement AML/CFT Laws, other applicable Laws, CBN AML/CFT Regulations and International Best Practice documents;
• Reinforce compliance publications, directives, guidelines to ensure a robust compliance culture;
• Provide guidance on New Guide to Account opening with respect to client’s on-boarding, KYC/customer due diligence (CDD), compliance counseling, advisory and decision support services to front office staff in relation to AML/CFT and compliance related issues;
• Monitor and report developments, general awareness on topical and relevant issues that could result in reputational risks to the Bank;
• Provide on-going compliance support wherever required;
• Check and ensure all regulatory displays in branches are accurate and current;
• Develop open relationship with Law Enforcement Agencies and regulatory Authorities;
• Maintain a repository of all accounts instructed to be placed on PND or FREEZE by the Regulatory or LEAs within the Cluster;
• Maintain and regularly update list of accounts in the branch watchlist;
• Collate and record all Cluster compliance regulatory visit/communication in the compliance log in the proper format after each meeting;
• Ensure integrity of the transactions and GL accounts in the branches through daily review of the branches’ GL balance reports and other relevant adhoc and standard reports.
• Ensure prompt and qualitative rendition of relevant returns and reports as may be required for the branches
• Institute and enforce aggressive revenue assurance and cost reduction strategies/tactics for branches/products under purview to ensure zero% income leakages.
• Ensure follow up on unresolved exceptions in Inspection report and sign off the Audit Verification Certificate.
• Ensure daily review of TJ & GL of all branches.
• Ensure that Operators carry out first level Call Over of transactions effectively.
• Identify potential areas of compliance vulnerability and risk within the Cluster and escalate promptly to the Area Compliance Officers;
• Implement corrective action plans for resolution of observed compliance gaps;
• Ensure that accounts placed on PND by reason of incomplete documentation are not indiscriminately lifted unless such documentation deficiencies have been regularized;
• Drive KYC in every customer's account and take necessary steps to improve status of documentation on old and existing accounts;
• Follow-up and ensure timely resolution of audit exceptions raised by the Regulators, Internal Audit and ARR Team that relate to the branches within the Cluster;
• Monitor, investigate and close allocated transactions on SWIFT SANCTION Screening as it relates to the Cluster and escalate concerns to the Cluster Head;
• Monitor, investigate and close allocated transactions on SIRONAML Analysis for the Cluster and escalate challenge (if any) to the Cluster Head;
• Review accounts to ensure that all PEPs accounts in the Cluster are properly documented, have Senior Management’s approval, customer risk assessment Form and account properly coded on the core banking application (CBA);
• Ensure review of Currency Transaction Reports (CTRs) and Foreign Transactions Reports (FTRs) on a daily basis to identify and report suspicious transactions resulting from transaction monitoring
• Follow up on branches to ensure resolution of exceptions identified in the weekly currency transactions reports (CTRs);
• Liaise with branches to ensure that exceptions on the SMARTSCREEN Application are resolved immediately to aid data integrity of reporting;
• Organise and participate in the knowledge sharing sessions (KSS) on AML/CFT compliance and other scheduled training
• Ensure timely review of all transactions flagged by the Head Office Funds Transfer Team and those received through ACL alerts, take appropriate action for purpose of filing suspicious transactions reports to the Nigeria Financial Intelligence Unit (NFIU);
• Ensure prompt response to all regulatory and LEAs enquiries from the central compliance office;
• Investigate and report unusual/suspicious transactions to the Head, AML/CFT for the attention of the Chief Compliance Officer (CCO);
• Generate follow up memos to Branch management on exceptions raised from the Branch’s daily activities review.
• Review of GL proofs on monthly basis.
• Carry out fixed assets verification exercise/stock count of goods under hypothecation as directed by Control Monitoring Unit in line with Compliance plan review chart.
• Review the operations, security and general environment of the Branches
• Ensure follow up with Regulatory and other Statutory Examiners’ Reports involving the branches.
• Conducts spot check, special investigation/enquiries as may be assigned from time to time
• Ensure that open items in the branches’ GL accounts are current and reflect the true nature of the products recorded therein. Any major deviation from the standard must be escalated following the appropriate procedures.
• Daily review of all system generated exception reports/alerts
• Seriality review for all number forms (E.g MC, Deal Slip, Form “M”, “A” etc to ensure completeness, orderly use of form, and proper posting during onsite review).
• Outward and inward clearing review.
• Review of ATM reconciliation.
• Conduct sweep and other functions as may be assigned from time to time.
• Conduct due diligence on vendors verification from time to time as requested by EBS in rating bank’s vendors.
• At the behest of Legal Unit, attend court sessions on fraud cases.
• Detailed independent validation of RCSA.
• Organize and coordinate all compliance training activities within the clusters.
• Monitoring of Offsite ATM in line with regulation.
•   Carry out periodic review of accounts with zero balance.
• Review of Bonds & Guarantees running on the bank’s database.
• Review of accounts without SMS/email alerts
• Review of accounts without BVN.
• Expenses review to identify major expense drivers and spot abnormal expenses posted into the branch database.
• Prepare Weekly Compliance Activity Reports on job function areas and send to the Area Compliance Officer;
• Perform any other functions as may be assigned from the central office from time to time.

Job Requirements
Education

• A Good University Degree with a minimum of 2:2
• Possession of an advanced degree or professional certificate will be considered an advantage
• Certification in Anti Money Laundering / Terrorism Financing is an added advantage.

Work Experience:

• Minimum of 5 years working experience in branch operations or Compliance of a commercial Bank and/or Audit Firm / Operations

Skills:

• Banking Principles
• Exposure to process re-engineering
• Interpersonal skill
• Supervisory
• Analytical/problem solving skill
• Computer appreciation (word- processing/Spreadsheet/PowerPoint)
• Excellent customer service orientation
• Independent minded
• Investigative skills
• Report writing/Fraud Investigation skill
• Interpretation of Money Laundering (Prohibition) Act 2011 (as amended), Terrorism (Prevention) Act, 2011 (as amended), CBN AML/CFT Regulation 2013  & other International Best Practices documents

Knowledge:

• Strong knowledge of banking operations, audit, products & customer segmentation
• Strong accounting knowledge
• Fraud and operational risk knowledge
• Good understanding/interpretation of CBN Guidelines, policies and AML/CFT Laws

Personalities and attributes:

• Paying attention to details
• Positive “can do” attitude
• Goal driven and result oriented
• Lean towards solution providing
• Effective Communication
• Perseverance
• Leadership
• Team-spirit
• Integrity, trustworthiness and innovative
• Entrepreneurship.

Application Closing Date
15th May, 2023.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

Job Title: Cluster Compliance Officer (MW & SW 2 ENG COM 998)

Job Identification: 268
Location:  Asaba and Warri Branches, Delta
Job Schedule: Full time

Requirements
Education:

• A Good University Degree with a minimum of 2:2 or HND with a minimum of Upper credit in relevant discipline.
• Possession of an advanced degree or professional certificate will be considered an advantage
• Certification in Anti Money Laundering / Terrorism Financing is an added advantage.

Work Experience:

• Minimum of 5 years working experience in branch operations or Compliance of a commercial Bank and/or Audit Firm / Operations

Skills:

• Banking Principles
• Exposure to process re-engineering
• Interpersonal skill
• Supervisory
• Analytical/problem solving skill
• Computer appreciation (word- processing/Spreadsheet/PowerPoint)
• Excellent customer service orientation
• Independent minded
• Investigative skills
• Report writing/Fraud Investigation skill
• Interpretation of Money Laundering (Prohibition) Act 2011 (as amended), Terrorism (Prevention) Act, 2011 (as amended), CBN AML/CFT Regulation 2013  & other International Best Practices documents

Knowledge:

• Strong knowledge of banking operations, audit, products & customer segmentation
• Strong accounting knowledge
• Fraud and operational risk knowledge
• Good understanding/interpretation of CBN Guidelines, policies and AML/CFT Laws

Personalities and attributes:

• Paying attention to details
• Positive “can do” attitude
• Goal driven and result oriented
• Lean towards solution providing
• Effective Communication
• Perseverance
• Leadership
• Team-spirit
• Integrity, trustworthiness and innovative
• Entrepreneurship.

Application Closing Date
15th May, 2023.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

Job Title: Cluster Compliance Officer (MW & SW 2 ENG COM 998)

Job Identification: 268
Location:  Asaba and Warri Branches, Delta
Job Schedule: Full time

Requirements
Education:

• A Good University Degree with a minimum of 2:2 or HND with a minimum of Upper credit in relevant discipline.
• Possession of an advanced degree or professional certificate will be considered an advantage
• Certification in Anti Money Laundering / Terrorism Financing is an added advantage.

Work Experience:

• Minimum of 5 years working experience in branch operations or Compliance of a commercial Bank and/or Audit Firm / Operations

Skills:

• Banking Principles
• Exposure to process re-engineering
• Interpersonal skill
• Supervisory
• Analytical/problem solving skill
• Computer appreciation (word- processing/Spreadsheet/PowerPoint)
• Excellent customer service orientation
• Independent minded
• Investigative skills
• Report writing/Fraud Investigation skill
• Interpretation of Money Laundering (Prohibition) Act 2011 (as amended), Terrorism (Prevention) Act, 2011 (as amended), CBN AML/CFT Regulation 2013  & other International Best Practices documents

Knowledge:

• Strong knowledge of banking operations, audit, products & customer segmentation
• Strong accounting knowledge
• Fraud and operational risk knowledge
• Good understanding/interpretation of CBN Guidelines, policies and AML/CFT Laws

Personalities and attributes:

• Paying attention to details
• Positive “can do” attitude
• Goal driven and result oriented
• Lean towards solution providing
• Effective Communication
• Perseverance
• Leadership
• Team-spirit
• Integrity, trustworthiness and innovative
• Entrepreneurship.

Application Closing Date
15th May, 2023.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online