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.

To lead and manage the operations of the MLS Operations Team in order to discharge the bank's mandate in detecting and reporting suspicious and unusual activities, in order for the SBG to meet its reporting obligations, legislative and regulatory requirements and to mitigate AML/CFT risks. This is essential in order to assure that the entire Group is conducting business in a compliant manner to avoid operational losses, fines, penalties or reputational damage to the organisation.

Minimum Qualifications

• Degree in Risk Management or related 
• ACAMS Certification or CISA membership would be advantageous

Experience Required
Group Anti Financial Crime
Compliance

• 5-7 years experience in Analytics, Fraud, Money Laundering and Combatting Financing of Terrorism Surveillance.
• 5-7 years - Strategy operationalisation-, risk mgmt-, regulatory reporting-, managing large operational teams-, analysis of indicators & trends-, all related to AML/CFT. Banking processes, systems & data.
• Dealing with stakeholders at different levels, internal and external including regulatory bodies i.e. FIC 

Behavioral Competencies:

• Convincing People
• Developing Expertise
• Developing Strategies
• Directing People
• Embracing Change
• Empowering Individuals

Technical Competencies:

• Compliance
• Financial Industry Regulatory Framework
• Fraud Detection and Management
• Promote Good Governance, Risk & Control
• Risk Management
• Strategy Definition