Team Lead, Transaction Monitoring at Access Bank

Access Bank Plc is one of Africa’s leading financial institutions, operating across several African countries as well as the United Kingdom. Known for its commitment to professionalism, corporate governance, and ethical banking practices, the bank continues to strengthen its workforce with experienced professionals across various business functions.

The bank is currently inviting applications from qualified candidates for the position below:

Job Title: Team Lead, Transaction Monitoring

Location: Lagos
Job Grade: SBO - AM
Department: Conduct & Compliance
Reports To: Head, Financial Crime Monitoring

Job Summary

The successful candidate will oversee the Transaction Monitoring unit, ensuring the effective review, investigation, and escalation of suspicious transactions in line with anti-money laundering and counter-financing regulations. The role also involves driving compliance with regulatory standards while improving operational efficiency within the monitoring framework.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise Transaction Monitoring Analysts to ensure productivity and compliance with service standards.
• Review high-risk and complex transaction alerts while approving escalations for Suspicious Transaction Reports (STRs) in accordance with regulatory guidelines.
• Coordinate end-to-end transaction monitoring processes including alert generation, investigations, and case resolution.
• Ensure compliance with CBN AML/CFT/CPF regulations, BOFIA requirements, and NFIU reporting obligations.
• Monitor the quality and consistency of investigations, documentation, and reporting across the team.
• Identify emerging financial crime patterns and recommend appropriate risk mitigation strategies.
• Collaborate with Compliance, Audit, and Business Units on escalations, investigations, and reporting requirements.
• Prepare periodic management reports covering transaction alerts, compliance trends, and risk exposure.
• Drive process improvement initiatives, automation, and optimization of monitoring systems.
• Coordinate audit activities and respond to regulatory reviews and inquiries.
• Mentor and coach team members to support professional development and operational excellence.

Required Skills and Competencies

• Strong leadership and stakeholder management skills.
• Excellent analytical, investigative, and problem-solving abilities.
• Knowledge of AML/CFT/CPF regulations and financial crime monitoring frameworks.
• Strong communication, integrity, resilience, and decision-making capabilities.
• Hands-on experience with transaction monitoring and analytics tools.

Educational Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Law, or a related discipline.
• Minimum of 6–10 years of experience in AML or Transaction Monitoring functions with leadership responsibilities.
• Professional certifications such as ACAMS, ICA, or CFE will be an added advantage.
• Prior experience within a Tier-1 or multinational financial institution is preferred.
• Experience handling regulatory engagements and advanced monitoring systems is desirable.

Application Closing Date

Not Specified.

How to Apply

Interested and qualified candidates should apply online through the official application portal below:

Click Here to Apply Online

Note: Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted for the interview process.