Job Vacancy For Chief Compliance Officer & Anti-Money Laundering Reporting Officer (CCO/AMLRO

• The job holder will co-ordinate the Bank's Ethics and Compliance programme to advise on relevant laws, policies, and/or procedures in the regulatory environment to minimize loss from noncompliance, Identify and assess the compliance risks associated with current and proprosed future activities, including new products and new business relationships, Advise the Board and Management on applicable regulatory requirements and best international practices.
• The Chief Compliance & AMLRO is critical in ensuring the Bank adheres to legal and regulatory requirements while upholding the highest ethical standards.
• This leadership position involves the development, overseeing the implementation and continuous improvement of compliance, compliance programmes and ethical practices

• It is a critical role with strategic thinking and a deep understanding of compliance, ethics, and risk management, delivering on shaping and maintaining DBG's commitment to compliance and ethical conduct. The role has 4 critical areas of deliverables, namely, Regulatory; Governance; Anti money laundering & Data protection; Fraud & Ethics to ensure DBG's safeguarding

• Design, update and monitor the enterprise Compliance and Fraud-Prevention Framework, including methodologies for identifying, assessing, controlling and reporting compliance risks.

• Enforce KYC/CDD standards across all business lines
• Lead AML/CFT training and awareness programmes
• File STRs and CTRs with the Financial Intelligence Centre within statutory timelines

• Advise Management and the Board of Directors on applicable compliance laws, policies, and directives as well as best international practices to ensure that the Bank is abreast and in compliance with regulatory demands.
• Provide compliance management information to the Board and senior management.
• Monitor, analyze and report all reputational risk incidences and the Bank's perception among stakeholders to determine root causes and consequences of such risk incidences.

• Identify and evaluate compliance risk and develop acceptable control measures to mitigate them. Categorizes risks into high, medium, or low-risk areas and puts procedures in place to examine and monitor continually the high-risk areas.
• Ensure compliance with AML/CFT laws and regulations.
• Assess and advise on compliance risks associated with the introduction of new products.
• Ensure total compliance with all regulations by liaising with stakeholders on resolution of matters arising and maintenance of monitoring records, ensuring that matters are followed up and resolved appropriately within the agreed timescales.
• Lead and facilitate AML/CFT training and awareness programmes.

• Provide an effective mechanism for monitoring regulatory compliance, consistently across the business units/departments.
• Establish and ensure compliance environment and systems for regulatory requirements of “Know Your Customer”
• Manage relationship with regulatory/supervisory bodies of the Bank such as Bank of Ghana, Financial Intelligence Centre, Registrar General, Correspondent Banks, Economic and Organized Crime Office (EOCO).

• Provide leadership and mentoring for the Compliance function.
• Build a strong compliance environment with zero tolerance for regulatory infractions through the provision of quality, timely and accurate guidance/ education on regulatory issues.
• Monitor the progress of activities to ensure goals are met. Supervise and coordinate the work of the Department.

• Minimum of 12 years' experience in a similar role in Development Finance or Financial Services sector, with at least 8 years' experience in an Executive Management role.
• A degree in Accounting, Finance, or Financial Management from a recognized and reputable institution.
• A relevant Master's degree and Chartered Anti-Money Laundering Specialist certification (CAMS) is an added advantage
• Relevant professional certifications & full membership of local, regional or international professional associations are required (e.g., ICAG, ACCA, CFA, etc.).

• Proven and relevant prior experience as a CCO/AMLRO.
• Evidence of strong industry/sector participation.
• Relevant training in Ghanaian Banking Laws and Regulations, legal and regulatory

• Relevant professional certification/ membership of a recognized professional association in Ghana or abroad is required.

• Deep knowledge of Ghanaian banking regulation and the AML Act
• Proven stakeholder engagement with BoG and FIC
• Analytical thinker with strong problem-solving skills
• Clear written and oral communicator
• Inspirational people leader

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