Graduate Compliance Risk Officer

This graduate opportunity based in Northwich involves working alongside the compliance team to conduct research, produce regulatory reports, and help various business units manage compliance and risk frameworks within an international banking environment.

The Access Bank UK Ltd has a strong presence across Africa, Europe, and key global markets including France, Malta, Hong Kong, and Dubai. Joining Access Bank as a graduate offers unparalleled exposure to international finance, allowing young professionals to work closely with diverse teams and markets across continents.

This dynamic environment provides invaluable experience in cross-border banking operations, global trade, and sustainable finance.

Graduates benefit from Access Bank’s commitment to talent development, mentorship, and career growth, empowering them to build impactful careers while contributing to the bank’s vision of driving economic progress worldwide. This makes Access Bank an exceptional place for ambitious graduates to launch their careers in the global financial sector.

We are looking for:

A Compliance Risk Officer to work within the Compliance and Risk Department in Northwich and this role will report to the Deputy Head of Compliance. This is an excellent opportunity for an individual to gain knowledge of this specialist area.  In addition, the job holder will need an understanding of the overall business activity and will support both the Compliance Team to achieve the function’s business and regulatory objectives.

Your day-to-day responsibilities:

• Support the Deputy Head of Compliance, and Head of Compliance, as and when required on specific activities and projects;

• Produce reports and returns which may involve detailed research and analysis from within and outside the unit;

• Undertake specific tasks within set terms of reference and defined processes;

• To work with each department and the various business units to provide support, advice and guidance on appropriate compliance framework, policies and procedures, which will facilitate the business in identifying, assessing and managing compliance risk within the business, meeting the standards set and regulatory requirements.

• Ensure all compliance principles, policies and procedures are clearly defined and regulatory developments are proactively communicated;

• Through regular and appropriate business involvement ensure all compliance work is carried out to the required level of competence as set out by legal and regulatory requirements in order to comply with generally accepted principles of compliance and supporting the strategic operating requirements of the division;

• Build and maintain effective working relationships with the internal stakeholders

• Regularly review and keep up to date with changes in regulatory, legislative and market practices that impact the business;

Person/Experience Required:

• Educated to degree level, or expected to graduate shortly, in a relevant discipline such as Law, Risk Management, Finance, Economics, Business, Compliance or a related subject

• Strong interest in financial services, regulatory compliance and risk management

• Good understanding of, or willingness to learn about, regulatory frameworks and compliance principles within a banking environment

• Strong analytical skills with the ability to review information, identify risks and exercise sound judgement

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain complex information clearly

• High level of attention to detail and accuracy

• Ability to manage workload effectively, meet deadlines and prioritise tasks

• Strong ethical standards with a discreet and professional approach to confidential information

The role of Compliance within the Bank

The Bank’s overarching policy is to manage compliance proactively and to ensure that the Bank, its customers and its employees will be protected and that the regulator is satisfied with the Bank’s compliance systems and controls.

The overall responsibility for the Bank’s systems and Controls meet or exceed required regulatory standard rests with the Compliance and Risk department. Therefore, the department plays an essential role in the Bank by ensuring the implementation of appropriate systems and control procedures relevant to the Bank as well as overseeing the Bank’s compliance with various anti money laundering, counter terrorist financing and anti-bribery/corruption requirements.

As a result, this is an excellent opportunity for any individual that is looking for a challenging and varied position which if achieved successfully could bring fantastic career prospects.

Why work with The Access Bank UK Ltd?

The Access Bank UK Ltd is committed to helping people reach their full potential through providing continuous learning opportunities, and the tools and training to help them grow.

Our success is founded on the strong relationships we have developed with our customers, and our relationship-based philosophy continues to drive the growth.

Our core values are:

• Excellence

• Innovation

• Passion for Customers

• Professionalism

• Empowered Employees

• Leadership

Benefits

As well as a competitive salary, you’ll enjoy a benefits package that you can tailor to your needs.

• Eligible for a discretionary performance-related annual bonus

• We put 10% of salary into your pension, even if you don’t contribute yourself.

• 25 days’ holiday plus bank holidays, which increases to 27 days after 2yrs service, and 29 days after 5 years

• Company funded Employee Assistance Programme

• Benefits supporting you and your family, such as death-in-service benefit

• Share in Access Bank success by investing in our share plans after 5 years of service

As an equal opportunities employer, The Access Bank UK Ltd is committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees and does not condone discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity, or marriage and civil partnership.