Company Description
Standard Bank Group is a leading Africa-focused financial services group, and an innovative player on the global stage, that offers a variety of career-enhancing opportunities – plus the chance to work alongside some of the sector’s most talented, motivated professionals. Our clients range from individuals, to businesses of all sizes, high net worth families and large multinational corporates and institutions. We’re passionate about creating growth in Africa. Bringing true, meaningful value to our clients and the communities we serve and creating a real sense of purpose for you.
Job Description
To conduct surveillance, analyse and investigate customers with respect to potential terrorist financing and money laundering related to bribery, corruption, another predicate offences or other suspicious activity, based on System and Manual Alerts. This is essential in order to contribute to the assurance that business is undertaken in a compliant manner to avoid operational losses, fines, penalties or reputational damage to the organisation. Support Bank management in the identification and management of compliance risk as required by relevant regulatory, supervisory and statutory regulations/guidelines, applicable codes of conduct and minimum standards.
Continuously maintain an understanding of policies, processes, procedures & systems and review said with the view to find better ways to execute tasks, improve systems, improve training material, improve MLS performance and to influence Group Standards.
Stay abreast of, identify and report / escalate on any new and emerging trends and typologies in the legislative and regulatory environment, any product issues or any risks.
Understand the banking source and target systems and interpret the output in the surveillance, investigation & analysis processes.
Qualifications
Type of Qualification: First Degree
Professional Certification: Globally recognized certification covering AML regulations, KYC, and SARs such as CAMS or ICA (Preferred)
Experience Required
3-4 years
- Experience in bank processes, products and systems.
- Experience in dealing with different stakeholders at different levels both internal and external.
- Experience in the realm of Anti-Fraud, -Bribery, -Market Abuse, -Money Laundering and Combatting Financing of Terrorism Surveillance, Analytics and Investigation.
Additional Information
Behavioural Competencies:
- Developing Expertise
- Following Procedures
- Interacting with People
- Interpreting Data
- Managing Tasks
- Providing Insights
- Upholding Standards
Technical Competencies:
- Compliance
- Financial Industry Regulatory Framework
- Understand AML/CFT Principles
- Promote Good Governance, Risk & Control
- Risk Management
- Apply Basic KYC Procedures
