Credit Administration Officer

Department          : Risk Management

Reporting Line       : Head Credit Risk Management

Location                : Head Office

Job Objectives

To ensure seamless processing and excellent service delivery in credit availment whilst ensuring strict adherence to bank’s credit policies.

 Role & Responsibilities

• Manage Credit Availment and Loan disbursement shop to ensure timely and error free processing.
• Ensure that all properly approved facilities with all terms and conditions met for Head Office availment are treated with dispatch.
• Ensure proofing of accounts and clean-up of all open items.
• Ensure collection of all Bank interest and fees income.
• Ensure Bank Cheque are issued where stipulated by credit availment tickets.
• Ensure cordial and friendly relationship with all internal customers and external and regulatory agencies such as COBAC, BEAC and External Auditors.
• Attend promptly to correspondence and inquiries.
• Resolve issues and challenges for better service delivery
• Organize on the job and external training programmed to empower staff with relevant skills to enhance excellent performance.
• Evolve a crop of multi-disciplinary skilled staff for the actualization of the Group objectives
• Authorization of processed jobs.

Key Performance Indicator

• Customer Satisfaction through prompt service delivery on various products.
• Error Free Processing.
• Quality GLs and Account proofs
• Continuous Improved capabilities of staff.

 

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

First degree, MBA, MSC, MA, ML and/or Professional Qualifications compulsory

EXPERIENCE

4 years relevant banking experience; 3 years non – banking but related experience

 

Key Competencies:

 Knowledge

• Banking Operations
• Credit products and dynamics
• Industry Knowledge
• Awareness of relevant regulatory circulars

Skills/Competencies/Aptitudes

• Professional disposition, Strategy formulation & Business Awareness, Creativity & Innovation, Resource Management, Delegation & Empowerment, Ability to Inspire & Manage Change, Analytical Thinking, Decision Making, Problem Solving, Diversity Management
• Interrogatory skills; Communication skills; Fraud Detection & Control; Internal Audit practice; Accounts Management; Analytical and Investigation Skills; Auditing Skills
• Accounting Skills; Comprehensive Banking Operations (Domestic and Foreign) Skills;
• Comprehensive Treasury skills, Comprehensive Credit Skills;
• Policy and Regulatory Interpretation skill and Implementation capability; Extensive Working Knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint and Intranet Mailing facility
• Conceptual Skill

 

Application submission

Candidates should send their resume and motivation letter to hcmrecruitcameroon@ubagroup.com, with the heading “CREDIT ADMINISTRATION OFFICER“by 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 based on 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 for this time

 

 

Compliance KYC Officer

Department          : Compliance

Reporting Line       : Head Compliance

Location                : Head Office

Number of Position     : 01

Roles & Responsibilities

1. 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.
   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’s 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.
2. Application submissionCandidates 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.

3. UBA Cameroon is committed to meritocracy and inclusiveness and will not unfairly discriminate in recruitment, training, career development and promotion based on 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.

 

 

Regulatory Compliance Officer

Department          : Compliance

Reporting Line       : Head Compliance

Location                : Head Office

Number of Position     : 01

Roles & Responsibilities

1. A-  Regulatory Liaison & Official Correspondence

• Serve as a key point of contact between the Bank and regulatory or law-enforcement authorities
• Liaise with regulators and supervisory bodies including, but not limited to; BEAC (Banque des États de l’Afrique Centrale), COBAC (Commission Bancaire de l’Afrique Centrale) and MINFI (Ministry of Finance) and other government agencies and law-enforcement bodies.
• Handle and coordinate responses to all regulatory requests, inquiries, summonses, and inspections.
• Ensure timely, accurate, and complete regulatory communications.
• Liaise with regulatory authorities (e.g. BEAC, COBAC, MINFI) to obtain clarification on regulatory requirements and seek guidance on customer trends or emerging risks.
• Advise management and business units on regulatory interpretation and application.

1. B-  Regulatory Monitoring & Obligation Management

• Proactively source, monitor, and interpret new, amended, or repealed regulatory requirements
• Maintain a regulatory obligations register covering all applicable laws and regulations
• Assess regulatory impact on the Bank’s operations, products, and processes
• Ensure prompt and effective implementation of regulatory changes across the Bank
• Track implementation progress and escalate delays or gaps to the Head of Compliance.

1. C-  Regulatory Reporting

• Ensure accurate and timely submission of all regulatory reports to competent authorities
• Coordinate regulatory reporting with relevant departments
• Review reports for completeness, consistency, and regulatory compliance before submission
• Maintain evidence of regulatory submissions for audit and inspection purposes
• Professionally handle any case of non-submission by requesting for more time and /or prompt escalation to the Head of Compliance.
• Maintain an up-to-date regulatory reports register for the Bank.

1. D-  Product & Business Compliance Review

• Perform compliance review of all new products, services, partnerships, and delivery channels prior to launch
• Identify regulatory risks associated with new initiatives
• Validate compliance with licensing, authorization, disclosure, and consumer protection requirements
• Assure Head of Compliance to grant compliance clearance or recommendations before product approval.
• Guide regulatory expectations and best practices.

1. E-  Management of Risk of Non-Compliance

• Identify, assess, and monitor regulatory compliance risks
• Implement controls to mitigate the risk of regulatory breaches
• Support development and maintenance of the Bank’s Compliance Risk Assessment framework
• Escalate material compliance risks to the Head of Compliance and senior management
• Conduct regulatory compliance training and awareness sessions for staff.
• Support embedding a strong culture of compliance across the Bank

1. F-  Regulatory Licensing & Authorizations

• Prepare and manage regulatory license and authorization files for new products or services, strategic partnerships or agents and regulated roles or key appointments
• Liaise with regulators to follow up on approval processes
• Ensure compliance with conditions attached to regulatory approvals.

1. G-  Compliance Assurance & Reviews

• Conduct compliance assurance reviews to assess adherence to new regulatory requirements, existing laws, regulations, and internal policies
• Document findings, recommendations, and corrective actions
• Follow up on remediation plans and report unresolved issues.

1. H-  Regulatory Breach Detection & Remediation

• Promptly detect or receive alerts of regulatory breaches or non-compliance incidents
• Assess root causes and regulatory impact
• Coordinate remediation actions with relevant departments
• Support regulatory notifications where required
• Track corrective actions to closure.

1. I-  Reporting & Documentation

• Ensure all regulatory reports owned by Compliance are submitted in time.
• Prepare periodic compliance reports for the Head of Compliance
• Maintain accurate regulatory correspondence and documentation
• Support internal audit, external audit, and regulatory examinations
• Attend regulatory and industry compliance events.
• Support development and update of compliance policies and procedures
• Perform any other compliance-related duties assigned by the Head of Compliance

1. Knowledge and Skills Required

• Sound understanding of the CEMAC banking regulations and Cameroon laws applicable to banking business.
• Excellent regulatory interpretation and analytical skills
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
• Ability to work under pressure and meet regulatory deadlines
• High level of integrity, professionalism, confidentiality, and independence.
• Candidates must be bilingual (English and French).

1. Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Law, Finance, Banking, Accounting, Risk Management or related field.
• Recognized Compliance or AML/CFT professional certification, such as ACAMS, ICA etc. is mandatory.
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in Compliance function, Law/Accounting firm, regulatory consultancy, Risk Management or similar role within a financial institution.

 

 Application submission

Candidates should send their resume and motivation letter to hcmrecruitcameroon@ubagroup.com, with the heading “Regulatory Compliance Officer” by 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 based on 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.

 

 

 

Transaction Monitoring/Investigation Officer

Department          : Compliance

Reporting Line       : Head Compliance

Location                : Head Office

Number of Position     : 01

Roles & Responsibilities

1. 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
   • Guide 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.

    

2. Application submissionCandidates 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 based on 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.