Head of Compliance, Nigeria and West Africa

Job Summary I am accountable, in my capacity as Chief Compliance Officer, Nigeria & West Africa for delivering the Compliance, Financial Crime and Risk (CFCR) book of work as well as implementing the vision and strategy of the CFCR function and the Enterprise Management Framework (ERMF). I am the main escalation point for all CFCR related issues, including regulatory matters. I have first line accountability for the implementation of Conduct, Financial Crime and Compliance policies, procedures and processes to the extent the processes have been identified as owned by the CFCR function, in line with the Group’s process universe as set out in the Group Operational Risk Framework, including activities within the processes owned by the CFCR function that are hubbed or outsourced. I Am Accountable For CFCR risks, I am accountable for providing details of developments giving rise to a material risk that serious regulatory breaches or breaches of risk tolerances (as agreed by the Board from time to time) may occur and for notifying any such breaches as appropriate. Managing the CFCR function in Nigeria & West Africa including oversight of Conduct, Compliance and Financial Crime matters. Managing the delivery of the SCB financial crime risk framework. Financial crime risk for the purpose of this role covers: anti-money laundering, countering terrorist financing, countering weapons proliferation financing, compliance with financial sanctions and asset freezes, fraud and anti-bribery & corruption. Driving the execution of the various CFCR frameworks in country in compliance with applicable regulations, internal policies, procedures and codes so SCB operates within the letter and spirit of the law and in so doing protect the reputation of SCB with its regulators and balance the needs of other stakeholders. Working collaboratively with other relevant CFCR teams, to support the function's stakeholders (including those in the businesses) for all CFCR issues and risks. Leading the Nigeria & West African CFCR function to meet its commitment of being "Here for Good". Proactively supporting and challenging the CEO, businesses and functions to exhibit appropriate conduct, comply with regulatory and CFCR requirements and strive to achieve fair outcome for the Group's clients. Maintaining independence, delivering timely responses, and timely escalation of risks and issues where the management tolerance of the Group is exceeded. Developing and maintaining constructive and effective stakeholder relationships with the relevant business and supporting functions, and to assist the Global Head CFCR Transaction Banking and Africa to interface with and support all key stakeholders. Oversight for management of regulatory relationships with the country’s regulators. Key Responsibilities Strategy Drive and implement the vision, strategy and direction communicated by Global Head CFCR Transaction Banking And Africa for the CFCR function aligned with the broader strategic agenda a