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.

Oversee the embedment of Group Anti Financial Crime (GAFC) Policies, Standards and Procedures within the entities and jurisdictions that comprise the Southern Africa Region (the Business Area). Contribute to the execution of the GAFC Strategy for Africa Regions. Provide specialist AML/CFT guidance and advice, and address specific awareness and training needs. Play an integration role between GAFC and Country Compliance, to ensure that the Business Area is conducting it’s activities in a compliant manner; in the process ensuring that adequate and effective controls are in place to mitigate the risk of operational losses, fines, penalties or reputational damage. 

Minimum Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification in law, risk management or relevant field of study 
• Post Graduate Degree will be considered as an advantage 

Experience Required
Group Anti Financial Crime
 

• 5-7 years – Financial crime compliance (FCC) experience in banking, the financial industry or experience in FCC regulation. Experience in assessing and embedding of AML/CTF frameworks. Experience with risk assessments and playing an advisory role in relation to AML/CTF legislation and the implementation of the risk based approach to compliance. Strategic planning and operationalisation. Banking products, processes, systems and data.
• 5-7 years - The role requires a seasoned expert in Compliance with profound knowledge of the full dimensions of the field, but deep expertise in the relevant area of specialisation. Regulatory environment savvy, a proven track record in influencing seasoned leaders and experience of working across multiple countries or business areas to effectively implement compliance frameworks.

Behavioral Competencies:

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

Technical Competencies:

• Compliance Management
• Financial Industry AML/CTF Regulatory Framework
• Promote Good Governance, Risk & Control
• Risk Management
• Strategic Planning and Reporting