Team Lead, Transaction Monitoring
Access Bank PLC· ERG
About this role
Job Grade: SBO - AM
Reports to: Head, Financial Crime Monitoring
Group: Conduct & Compliance
Job Overview: To lead the Transaction Monitoring function by overseeing alert review, investigation, and escalation processes in line with CBN AML/CFT/CPF Regulations and NFIU guidelines, ensuring effective financial crime detection, regulatory compliance, and operational efficiency.
Key Responsibilities
- Supervise and coordinate Transaction Monitoring Analysts; allocate workload; ensure adherence to SLA, quality, and productivity standards.
- Review complex and high-risk alerts; validate investigations; approve escalations for STR filing in line with NFIU requirements.
- Oversee end-to-end monitoring processes; ensure effective alert generation, review and disposition.
- Ensure compliance with CBN AML/CFT/CPF regulations, BOFIA, and NIFU reporting obligations; oversee timely reporting.
- Monitor quality of investigations and documentation; conduct reviews to ensure consistency and accuracy across the team.
- Identify emerging financial crime trends, typologies, and systemic risks; recommend mitigation strategies.
- Liaise with Compliance, Audit, Business Units, and senior stakeholders; manage escalations and reporting requirements.
- Track team performance; prepare management reports on alerts, trends, and risk exposures.
- Identify process gaps; drive automation, system optimization, and operational efficiency initiatives.
- Lead audit engagements; ensure audit readiness; respond to regulatory inquiries and examinations.
- Coach and mentor team members; support capability development and knowledge transfer.
Skills/Competencies
- Leadership, risk assessment, problem-solving, regulatory compliance, and strategic thinking.
- Strong communication, integrity, resilience, and stakeholder management skills.
- Team management, coaching, performance management, and decision-making capabilities.
- Strong investigative, analytical, and reporting capabilities; proficiency in monitoring and analytics tools.
- Advanced knowledge of AML/CFT/CPF regulations (CBN, NFIU, FATF) and transaction monitoring frameworks.
Academic Qualifications & Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Law, or related field.
- 6–10 years’ AML/Transaction Monitoring experience with leadership exposure.
- ACAMS, ICA, CFE certifications
- Experience in Tier 1 or multinational bank; exposure to regulatory engagements and advanced monitoring systems.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews.
Frequently Asked Questions
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This Team Lead, Transaction Monitoring role at Access Bank PLC is based in Lagos, Lagos, Nigeria. The position is listed as on-site or hybrid. Check the full job description or apply directly to confirm the work arrangement.
Is the Team Lead, Transaction Monitoring role at Access Bank PLC full-time or part-time?
This is listed as a Full time position. It is posted as a Team Lead, Transaction Monitoring role in the ERG department at Access Bank PLC.
Which team or department does the Team Lead, Transaction Monitoring at Access Bank PLC belong to?
This Team Lead, Transaction Monitoring position is part of the ERG department at Access Bank PLC. See the full job description for more information about the team structure and responsibilities.
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When was the Team Lead, Transaction Monitoring job at Access Bank PLC posted?
This Team Lead, Transaction Monitoring position at Access Bank PLC was posted on May 21, 2026. Apply as soon as possible — early applications are often reviewed first.
Team Lead, Transaction Monitoring
Access Bank PLC
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