REGIONAL COMPLIANCE MANAGER AT POLARIS BANK LIMITED | REGIONAL COMPLIANCE MANAGER JOBS IN LAGOS

About Company:

Polaris Bank Limited is one of Nigerias leading Financial Institutions. A Systematically Important Bank (SIB) committed to promoting customer convenience and lifestyle through its wide-range of electronic banking solutions.

Job Description:

Polaris Bank is seeking a highly experienced Regional Compliance Manager to oversee and anchor compliance operations across our regional networks (South-West, South-East, South-South, North-Central, North-West, and North-East). In an era of evolving financial regulations, your mission is to ensure that every branch within your region operates with absolute integrity, strictly adhering to national regulatory requirements and internal bank policies.

As a senior leader, you will be the primary link between regional branch operations and national regulatory bodies. You will not only monitor activities but also act as a strategic advisor to Branch Managers and Internal Control Officers, fostering a "compliance-first" culture. If you have 7–10 years of experience in banking compliance and a deep understanding of the Nigerian regulatory landscape, we invite you to lead our regional defense.

Requirements:

1. Compliance Advisory & Risk Strategy

• Strategic Oversight: Implement the bank's compliance strategy across all regional branches, ensuring alignment with central goals and local nuances.

• Risk Intelligence: Identify emerging regulatory risks and develop innovative, effective solutions to mitigate them before they impact the bank’s standing.

• Stakeholder Engagement: Act as a high-level advisor to regional leadership, promoting a culture of continuous learning and regulatory awareness.

2. Regulatory Governance & Reporting

• Operational Compliance: Evaluate regional compliance levels against legal requirements (CBN, NDIC, etc.) and internal policies, ensuring 100% adherence.

• Regulatory Liaison: Act as the primary point of contact for regulatory agencies during audits and examinations specific to your assigned region.

• Complex Reporting: Analyze and complete sophisticated compliance reports, ensuring data accuracy and timely submission to external regulators and senior management.

3. Compliance Technology & Innovation

• Systems Management: Utilize and manage advanced compliance tools and forensic technologies to identify and mitigate high-level financial risks (AML/KYC).

• Architecture Integration: Work to integrate complex technologies into the regional compliance architecture, ensuring all systems are optimized for speed and accuracy.

• Capacity Building: Train regional team members on the use of new compliance technologies and data-driven risk identification.

Qualifications and Skills:

Professional Profile

• Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Banking & Finance, Business Administration, Law, or a related field. Additional academic qualifications are a significant advantage.

• Experience: 7–10 years of cognate experience in a banking or financial services compliance role.

• Certification: Professional certifications such as CIBN, DCP, ACAMs, ACA, ACCA, or ICAN are highly preferred.

Core Competencies

• Regulatory Depth: Deep understanding of Nigerian banking regulations, AML/CFT frameworks, and ethical standards.

• Leadership & Diplomacy: Proven ability to collaborate with Internal Control and Branch Managers while maintaining independence and objectivity.

• Analytical Mastery: Strong data interpretation skills with the ability to "see through" numbers to identify underlying compliance gaps.

Salary

Application Closing Date: Not specified

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