Transaction Monitoring/Investigation Officer

Job title                 : Transaction Monitoring/Investigation Officer

Department          : Compliance

Reporting Line       : Head Compliance

Location                : Head Office   

Number of Position     : 01

Roles & Responsibilities

1. A-  Transaction Monitoring & Alert Management

• Monitor customer transactions through the transaction monitoring system

• Review, analyze, and investigate transaction monitoring alerts generated by transaction monitoring system.

• Ensure alerts are promptly assessed, documented, and closed within defined timelines

• Apply sound judgment to distinguish between legitimate activity and suspicious behavior

• Escalate high-risk or complex cases to the Chief Compliance Officer without delay

1. B-  Investigation of Suspicious Transactions

• Receive and assess suspicious transaction alerts and referrals from all departments of the bank, business units, operations and control functions.

• Conduct in-depth investigations using

• Identify potential indicators of fraud, money laundering, terrorism financing or other financial crimes.

1. C-  Suspicious Transaction Reporting (STR)

• Prepare STRs in accordance with regulatory requirements

• Ensure STRs are accurate, complete, well-reasoned and properly documented

• Submit STRs to relevant regulatory authorities within prescribed timelines.

• Maintain strict confidentiality of STRs and related investigations

1. D-  Handling of Production Orders & Requests from National Agency for Financial Investigation (NAFI)

• Receive, analyze, and respond to production orders, information requests, and directives issued by NAFI or any other law enforcement or investigative agency.

• Coordinate the collection of required documents and transaction data

• Ensure responses are accurate, complete and submitted within regulatory deadlines.

• Maintain proper records of all correspondence relating to request for information.

• Maintain proper documentation of alerts, investigations, decisions, STR filings and regulatory correspondence in line with legal and regulatory retention requirements.

1. E-  Training & Awareness and Other duties

• Provide guidance to staff on identifying and escalating suspicious transactions

• Support AML/CFT training initiatives related to transaction monitoring

• Promote a strong compliance and vigilance culture within the bank

• Monitor adherence to internal AML/CFT policies and procedures

• Participate in regulatory inspections and audits as required

• Prepare periodic transaction monitoring reports for the Head of Compliance

• Perform any other duties assigned by the Head of Compliance within the scope of the role

1. Knowledge and Skills Required

• Good understanding of the Cameroonian banking regulations and Cameroon criminal laws.

• Strong analytical and investigative skills with the ability to interpret transaction patterns and financial behavior

• Good understanding of AML/CFT regulations and typologies

• High attention to detail and sound professional judgment

• Strong written communication skills (especially for STR drafting)

• Ability to work under pressure and meet regulatory deadlines

• High level of integrity, confidentiality, and independence

1. Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor degree in Law, Finance, Banking, accounting, Risk Management or related field.

• Recognized Compliance or AML/CFT professional certification, such as ACAMS, ICA etc.

• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in transaction monitoring, AML/CFT Compliance, Financial Crimes compliance or similar role within a financial institution.

• Application submission

  Candidates should send their resume and motivation letter to hcmrecruitcameroon@ubagroup.com, with the heading “Transaction Monitoring/Investigation Officers” Latest January 31, 2026.

   Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted to proceed to the interview stage.

   UBA Cameroon is committed to meritocracy and inclusiveness and will not unfairly discriminate in recruitment, training, career development and promotion on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, gender, marital status, disability, religion or belief and age.

   If you do not receive any response 01 month after this publication, kindly consider your application as non-accepted on this occasion.