Risk and Compliance Officer Job at AB Microfinance Bank

AB Microfinance Bank is a national microfinance bank licensed by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), with its head office in Lagos and branches spread across Lagos, Oyo, Ogun, Ondo and Anambra State.

AB Microfinance Bank Nigeria is committed to its passion of helping to improve the business opportunities of entrepreneurs by availing them of easy access to affordable loans, as well as improve the general financial status of everyone with its deposit accounts. It is a limited liability company duly incorporated in Nigeria under the 2002 Companies and Allied Matters Act, and is regulated by the Central Bank of Nigeria as a fully fledged microfinance bank.

The Bank has an exceptional group of very strong international shareholders committed to the task of improving access to financial services in the country. These shareholders are Access Microfinance Holding AG of Germany, KfW - the German Development Bank, the African Development Bank, and the International Finance Corporation of the World Bank Group. Together, they have an established record of setting up and managing microfinance banks across the African and Asian continents in such countries as Nigeria, Tanzania, Liberia, Zambia, Rwanda, Madagascar, Azerbaijan, Tajikistan,Georgia and Brazil.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Position: Risk and Compliance Officer
Ref Code: Rico/Risk/Sept/2025
Job Locations: Abia, Anambra, Delta, Enugu, and Imo
Employment Type: Full-time

Description

• We are a fast-growing and digitally driven microfinance institution committed to financial inclusion and excellence. As part of our expansion, we are seeking an experienced and highly motivated Risk & Compliance Officer to strengthen our compliance culture, protect our operations, and support our mission of responsible banking.
• This is a unique opportunity for a results-oriented professional to make a meaningful impact while advancing their career in a dynamic financial environment.

Key Responsibilities
As a Risk & Compliance Officer, you will play a pivotal role in safeguarding the Bank’s integrity, ensuring regulatory compliance, and managing operational risks. Your responsibilities will include:

• Risk & Compliance Checklist: Develop structured checklists to evaluate daily operations against risk and compliance requirements, identify gaps, and propose corrective actions.
• Policy & Program Development: Design, implement, and oversee compliance programs, policies, and procedures in line with regulatory and internal standards.
• Risk Assessment: Conduct regular audits and assessments to identify vulnerabilities and evaluate existing controls.
• Monitoring & Analysis: Stay abreast of evolving laws, regulations, and industry trends to proactively manage risks.
• Incident Response: Investigate cases of non-compliance, fraud, or misconduct and recommend corrective measures.
• Training & Capacity Building: Deliver engaging training sessions to educate staff on compliance obligations, ethical standards, and internal policies.
• Advisory Support: Provide expert guidance to business units and employees on compliance-related matters.
• Reporting: Prepare and present compliance reports to senior leadership and relevant stakeholders.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Collaborate with internal teams, external auditors, and regulators. Conduct branch compliance visits and review feedback/complaints.
• Culture Building: Promote a culture of ethics, accountability, and compliance across the organization.
• Ad-hoc Duties: Execute other tasks as may be assigned by the Chief Risk Officer/Head of Risk.

Requirements

• Education: B.Sc. Degree / HND qualification in Business, Law, Finance, or a related field.
• Experience: Minimum of 5 years of relevant work experience in risk or compliance roles.
• Certifications: Professional certifications such as MCP, CILRM, CRMI, AERMP, or equivalent (an added advantage).
• Proven track record of sound judgment, integrity, and ethical conduct.
• Ability to conduct at least 2 branch visits per week and work independently.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel, with excellent reporting skills.
• Strong knowledge of regulatory frameworks, industry standards, and compliance practices.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and training delivery skills.
• Attention to detail, disciplined time management, and ability to manage multiple priorities.