Law Enforcement Agency/Regulatory Liaison Officer

Job title                 : Law Enforcement Agency/Regulatory Liaison Officer

Department          : Compliance

Reporting Line       : Head Compliance

Location                : Head Office   

Number of Position     : 01

Roles & Responsibilities

1. A-  KYC Onboarding & Account Compliance

• Ensure that all customer accounts are opened in strict compliance with the Bank’s KYC Procedures and AML Policy

• Review new and existing customer files to confirm proper customer identification, valid and reliable identification documents and consistency between customer information and supporting documentation

• Prevent onboarding or continuation of relationships where KYC requirements are not met

• Ensure no anonymous, fictitious, or inadequately identified accounts exist within the bank

• Escalate all exceptions without delay for prompt.

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1. B-  Customer Identification & Beneficial Ownership

• Ensure proper identification and verification of all customers, including natural persons, legal persons and legal arrangements

• Ensure accurate identification and verification of Ultimate Beneficial Owners (UBOs)

• Review ownership and control structures to identify direct and indirect ownership and persons exercising effective control.

• Escalate cases where beneficial ownership cannot be clearly established.

1. C-  KYC Remediation & File Reviews

• Conduct KYC remediation exercises on existing customer portfolios

• Identify missing, outdated, or inconsistent KYC information

• Coordinate with business units to obtain required remediation documents

• Track remediation progress and ensure timely closure of gaps

• Maintain proper documentation of remediation actions taken.

• Ensure KYC records are retained in accordance with regulatory retention requirements.

1. D-  Customer Risk Assessment & AML Risk Rating

• Ensure all customers are assigned an AML risk rating (low, medium, or high)

• Validate that risk ratings are accurate, justified and consistent with customer profile, activity, and geographic exposure

• Ensure periodic review and update of customer risk classifications

• Recommend enhanced controls where customer risk increases

1. E-  Third-Party, Partner & Vendor Due Diligence

• Ensure due diligence is conducted on all partners, vendors, agents, and third parties

• Assess AML/CFT, sanctions, and reputational risks associated with third parties

• Support onboarding and periodic review of vendors and partners.

1. F-  Enhanced Due Diligence (EDD)

• The Officer shall ensure appropriate Enhanced Due Diligence is applied to high-risk customers, including but not limited to politically exposed persons, correspondent banks, financial institutions, non-resident clients etc.

• Ensure EDD measures are applied when appropriate such as obtaining Senior management approval where required, identification of source of funds and source of wealth, and enhanced monitoring and periodic reviews.

1. G-  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. H-  Training & Awareness and Other duties

• Provide guidance and support to business units on KYC requirement

• Support AML/CFT training initiatives related to KYC

• 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 KYC remediation and compliance reports for the Chief Compliance Officer

• Support implementation of regulatory changes affecting KYC/CDD/EDD

• 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, AML and Cameroon identification laws.

• Ability to interpret complex ownership structures

• 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.

• Candidates must be bilingual (English and French).

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 4 years’ experience in KYC / CDD / EDD, 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 “Know Your Customer (KYC) Remediation Compliance Officer” 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.

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