Regional Head, Financial Crime Compliance - Africa Regions

Regional Head, Financial Crime Compliance - Africa Regions Job Overview Business Segment: Group Functions
Location: ZA, GP, Johannesburg, Baker Street 30
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 its 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.
Qualifications Minimum Qualifications Tertiary qualification in law, risk management or relevant field of studyPost Graduate Degree will be considered as an advantage5-7 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.Additional Information Developing ExpertiseDeveloping StrategiesDirecting PeopleEmpowering IndividualsCompliance ManagementFinancial Industry AML/CTF Regulatory FrameworkPlease note: All our recruitment processes comply with the applicable local laws and regulations. We will never ask for money or any form of payment as part of our recruitment process. If you experience this, please contact our Fraud line on +27 800222050 or ******.

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