Access Bank Plc, a financial institution with presence in 9 countries in Africa is recruiting suitably qualified candidates for the position of a Team Lead, Transaction Monitoring, interested persons will find more information here, on the job description, job requirement and the official online portal to begin application.
Applications are invited for the position below:
Job Title: Team Lead, Transaction Monitoring
Location: Lagos
Job Grade: SBO – AM
Reports to: Head, Financial Crime Monitoring
Group: Conduct & Compliance
Job Overview
- To lead the Transaction Monitoring function by overseeing alert review, investigation, and escalation processes in line with CBN AML/CFT/CPF Regulations and NFIU guidelines, ensuring effective financial crime detection, regulatory compliance, and operational efficiency.
Key Responsibilities
- Supervise and coordinate Transaction Monitoring Analysts; allocate workload; ensure adherence to SLA, quality, and productivity standards.
- Review complex and high-risk alerts; validate investigations; approve escalations for STR filing in line with NFIU requirements.
- Oversee end-to-end monitoring processes; ensure effective alert generation, review and disposition.
- Ensure compliance with CBN AML/CFT/CPF regulations, BOFIA, and NIFU reporting obligations; oversee timely reporting.
- Monitor quality of investigations and documentation; conduct reviews to ensure consistency and accuracy across the team.
- Identify emerging financial crime trends, typologies, and systemic risks; recommend mitigation strategies.
- Liaise with Compliance, Audit, Business Units, and senior stakeholders; manage escalations and reporting requirements.
- Track team performance; prepare management reports on alerts, trends, and risk exposures.
- Identify process gaps; drive automation, system optimization, and operational efficiency initiatives.
- Lead audit engagements; ensure audit readiness; respond to regulatory inquiries and examinations.
- Coach and mentor team members; support capability development and knowledge transfer.
Requirements
Skills/Competencies:
- Leadership, risk assessment, problem-solving, regulatory compliance, and strategic thinking.
- Strong communication, integrity, resilience, and stakeholder management skills.
- Team management, coaching, performance management, and decision-making capabilities.
- Strong investigative, analytical, and reporting capabilities; proficiency in monitoring and analytics tools.
- Advanced knowledge of AML/CFT/CPF regulations (CBN, NFIU, FATF) and transaction monitoring frameworks.
Academic Qualifications & Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Law, or related field.
- 6–10 years’ AML/Transaction Monitoring experience with leadership exposure.
- ACAMS, ICA, CFE certifications
- Experience in Tier 1 or multinational bank; exposure to regulatory engagements and advanced monitoring systems.
Application Closing Date
Not Specified.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online
Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews.
