Purpose of the Role

Lead the compliance agenda for Ecobank Ghana and the wider AWA Region by building a proactive framework that safeguards the Bank against regulatory, ethical, and financial crime risks. Champion a culture of integrity and accountability while supporting affiliate institutions across West Africa.

Core Responsibilities

Compliance Oversight: Design and implement programs that strengthen regulatory compliance, conduct standards, and financial crime prevention.

Regional Support: Provide supervisory guidance to compliance leaders in Guinea, Liberia, Gambia, and Sierra Leone.

Strategic Advisory: Partner with business units on product launches, digital banking, and innovation to ensure regulatory alignment.

Regulatory Engagement: Act as the Bank’s primary contact with regulators, maintaining structured engagement plans and ensuring timely responses.

Monitoring & Reporting: Execute the Compliance Monitoring Plan, conduct thematic reviews, and deliver insights to senior management and the Board.

Training & Awareness: Drive staff education programs, promote whistleblowing initiatives, and embed compliance culture across the organization.

Collaboration: Work closely with Audit, Legal, Risk, and Internal Control to reinforce a strong governance environment.

Leadership Expectations

Provide strategic compliance consultancy to executives and guide the Bank through regulatory changes.

Prepare and monitor departmental budgets aligned with group strategy.

Deliver timely reports to regulators, the Board, and senior management, escalating significant issues appropriately.

Lead, mentor, and develop the compliance team, ensuring adequate resources and expertise.

Leadership Expectations

Provide strategic compliance consultancy to executives and guide the Bank through regulatory changes.

Prepare and monitor departmental budgets aligned with group strategy.

Deliver timely reports to regulators, the Board, and senior management, escalating significant issues appropriately.

Lead, mentor, and develop the compliance team, ensuring adequate resources and expertise.

Qualifications & Experience

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline; Master’s degree preferred.

Call to the Ghana Bar is an advantage.

Minimum of 10 years’ experience in compliance or control functions within financial services.

Strong communication skills, including Board-level reporting experience.

Expertise in strategic planning, budgeting, and change management.

Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Demonstrated leadership, integrity, and ability to drive compliance culture.

Comprehensive knowledge of Ghana’s banking laws and regulatory environment.

Skills & Attributes

Integrity and ethical leadership.

Strategic mindset with sound decision-making ability.

Innovative, dynamic, and self-motivated professional.

Strong organizational, planning, and report-writing skills.

Excellent presentation and stakeholder engagement capabilities.