Officer, Compliance

StandardBankGroup

Lagos, LA, Nigeria permanent

Posted: April 10, 2026

Job Description

Standard Bank Group is a leading Africa-focused financial services group, and an innovative player on the global stage, that offers a variety of career-enhancing opportunities – plus the chance to work alongside some of the sector’s most talented, motivated professionals. Our clients range from individuals, to businesses of all sizes, high net worth families and large multinational corporates and institutions. We’re passionate about creating growth in Africa. Bringing true, meaningful value to our clients and the communities we serve and creating a real sense of purpose for you.

Responsible for the Corporate Compliance Program, functioning as an independent and objective officer that reviews and evaluates compliance issues/compliance risk management concerns within the organization. Ensures the management and employees follow the governing rules and regulations set by regulatory bodies, that the company’s policies and procedures are being followed and that behaviour.

• Provide support for the business, by understanding their business compliance risk management needs to achieve full awareness and compliance.
• Coordinate periodic reviews on regulatory policies and circulars that impact business in line with regulatory change management process.
• Effectively monitor the compliance level of policies such as Personal Trading and Other Business Interest declaration, Gift and Entertainment.
• Ensure in conjunction with the relevant stakeholders that right Risk Management practices are sustained.
• Ensure implementation of defined KYC processes and requirement for account opening in line with the regulation.
• Ensure provision of relevant and regular update on all AML/CFT issues and to the Chief Executive Officer and Group Compliance through appropriate reporting.
• Analyze & identify compliance risks, processes & controls and provide advice to management within business partners to effectively manage compliance issues.

• BSc in Finance and Accounting or related field.
• Professional certifications like ACCA, ACAMS or any other Compliance related certification can be an added advantage.

Experience

• 3-4years experience in financial services. Strong business knowledge in terms of applicable business area.
• 3-4years experience in stakeholder management and interpersonal relationship capabilities and knowledge of bank’s products and services

Behavioural Competencies:

• Checking Things
• Documenting Facts
• Pursuing Goals
• Team Working
• Thinking Positively
• Upholding Standards

Technical Competencies:

• Client Knowledge
• Client Servicing
• Risk Awareness
• Risk Identification

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