Head Compliance at a Subsidiary of one of the Major Nigerian Banks

PricewaterhouseCooper (PwC) – Our client is a subsidiary of one of the major Nigerian banks focusing on providing custodial services to its customers in accordance with the Pension Reform Act. In a bid to sustain its foothold in the market, our client seeks to employ a suitable candidate to fill the position below:

Job Title: Head Compliance

Reference Number: 130-PEO00691
Location: Lagos
Department: People & Change Nigeria
Job type: Permanent

Roles & Responsibilities

• Conduct compliance audits covering all operational areas
• Provide up-to-date Departmental Operating Manuals/procedures in line with PenCom guidelines and PRA 2014 and secure Board approval for same
• Identify potential problem areas and recommend appropriate solutions
• Continuously monitor and ensure implementation of regulations, codes, rules and regulations, as may be issued from time to time by the Commission
• Advise Management on compliance issues and keep them informed on developments in this area
• Monitor regulatory changes and ensure the dissemination of regulatory updates of regulations, rules or guidelines and periodic compliance changes to concerned offices/officers
• Prepare compliance reports on weekly, monthly and quarterly basis to Management, the Board and the National Pension Commission
• Identify and monitor corporate/investment activities and policy initiatives, as the case may be, with a view to identifying issues and ensuring compliance in accordance with the provisions of the PRA 2004
• Ensure that appropriate levels of confidentiality and discretion are maintained throughout the compliance monitoring processes
• Disclose fully and report all violation to appropriate authorities, including the Commission
• Inform company about the standards for conduct and ethical obligations required
• Ensure that a suitable code of conduct exists in company
• Create and promote a positive compliance attitude and culture within company
• Ensure that all investments and other operational transactions comply with all relevant legislations, regulations and policies through appropriate control systems in order to minimize and mitigate risks
• Ensure that information given to customers are clear, straight-forward and not misleading
• Ensure that appropriate remedial or disciplinary action is taken if breaches are identified
• Monitor and test new compliance technologies and procedures such as intelligent transaction monitoring systems etc.

Requirements

• Minimum of Bachelor’s Degree or its equivalent in Accounting, Actuarial Science, Auditing, Finance, Economics, Commerce, and Law or in any other numerate or semi-numerate field.
• Relevant professional certifications is an added advantage
• Minimum of 10 years Post Graduation experience, with at least 8 in the financial sector and 4 years in a senior management position.

How to Apply

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Deadline: 14th September, 2016.