January 12th, 2022 at 10:29 am
PwC Ghana is a member firm of PricewaterhouseCoopers International Limited, each member firm of which is a separate legal entity. PwC’s global network provides us with a broad resource base of in-depth knowledge, methodologies, and experience that we use to provide value for our clients.
PwC Ghana as an established market has high levels of economic activity and very good growth prospects and is one in which they feel the professional services that are offered can add significant value to clients’ businesses.
ABOUT THE JOB
Financial services institutions with the objective of increasing access to finance for Ghanaian enterprises, particularly small and medium enterprises (SMEs). Our client also provides wholesale financing/lines of credit and partial credit guarantees to eligible financial institutions.
Our client now seeks to engage highly qualified and experienced professionals in the following capacities:
POSITION: Director, Compliance and Board Support
Role Summary
The Director, Compliance, and Board Support will :
- Coordinate the Bank’s Ethics and Compliance program
- Advice on relevant laws, policies, and/or procedures in the regulatory environment to minimize loss from non-compliance
- Identify and assess the compliance risks associated with current and proposed future activities, including new products and new business relationships
- Advise the Board and Management on applicable regulatory requirements and international best practices.
Required Education and Experience profile
- Minimum of 12 years post-graduation experience in Compliance/ Business Ethics within Financial Services or related sector with at least 8 years in a managerial capacity in a Bank.
- Minimum of a first degree in any discipline.
- A relevant Master’s degree is an advantage
- Relevant training in Ghanaian Banking Laws and Regulations, legal and regulatory environment for the financial sector (e.g., BoG requirements, Anti-Money Laundering Act, etc.) Relevant professional certification/membership of a recognized professional association in Ghana or abroad is required.
All applicants must have:
- Consistent track record of goal achievement, stakeholder engagement, professionalism, networking, and collaborative skills
- Leadership and People Management skills, Analytical and
- Problem-solving skills, communication skills (written and oral) .
- Established expertise in one or more of the following areas:
- Risk Management
- Total quality management
- Negotiation and arbitration
- Banking operations (domestic & international)
- Investment /portfolio management
- Assets & Liabilities management
- Environment, Social, and Governance (ESG).
- Banking and international financial laws
- Cyber laws, Anti-Money laundering and financial crime
- Advocacy and Alternative Dispute Resolution o Strategy development and implementation.
Job Location: Accra, Ghana
HOW TO APPLY
To apply, interested candidates should send their CV and Cover Letter to gh executive
search@pwc.com. The role being applied for should be the subject of the email.
CLOSING DATE: 25 January 2022
Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for further discussions.