Head, Compliance / AMLRO - Reputable Bank



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A reputable bank seeks a suitable candidate to fill the role of Head, Compliance/AMLRO

Duties and Responsibilities

  • To oversee the bank’s compliance to all financial regulatory and ethical standards with zero tolerance for infractions
  • As AML/CFT and KYC champion, to drive general awareness of money laundering schemes and equip all staff to detect and report suspicious activities
  • Provide compliance advisory support and guidance to the Board and management, ensuring they remain informed of regulatory best practices and their obligations
  • Develop, implement and monitor control systems to deal with violations of internal and external regulations and regularly assess the efficiency of these preventive mechanisms
  • Investigate all breaches and near breaches of required regulations and report as required
  • Provide proactive regulatory guidance to business units and support functions, tracking laws/regulatory that might affect the bank and implement necessary changes.


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  • Report on AML/CFT and KYC and modification measures put in place to address lapses
  • Oversee the timely submission of all statutory compliance reports to management, board, Bank of Ghana, Financial intelligence centre and other regulatory partners
  • Review and monitor structure for internal reporting and investigation of suspicious transactions and external reporting to the Financial intelligence centre.

Qualification Required & Experience

  • Minimum first degree in Business Administration, preferably accounting or financial option
  • A minimum of 7 years work experience with 3 years in the role of AMLRO or Compliance Officer in a reputable bank or financial institution
  • Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist (CAMS) certification is an advantage
  • Demonstrated technical knowledge and expertise in corporate governance and financial regulatory issues
  • High moral character with proven integrity
  • Strong understanding of banking business and operations with considerable knowledge in local and international financial and other statutory regulations relevant to the banking industry

Location: Accra



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