The Anti-Money Laundering Control Officer is responsible for assisting and supporting STRATEGIC BUSINESS UNITS/Departments in complying with all the anti-money laundering control legislation (e.g. FATF recommendations 40+9, POCA, PRECCA, FICA, POCDATARA) applicable to the organization by developing the AMLC/PIP-PEP/Sanctions framework and procedures, facilitating the implementation, creating the required awareness, performing compliance reviews and reporting on level of compliance.
He/she will be responsible for designing, evaluating, supporting, and influencing a culture of compliance throughout the organization, as well as assisting in the management and execution of an efficient compliance monitoring program
Qualifications:
•   LLB/ B. Com or equivalent qualification.Â
•   Accredited or certified member of the Compliance Institute of South Africa (CISA).
•   A Certificate in Anti-Money Laundering Control.
•   CAMS Certification or a Certificate in Compliance Management will be an added advantage.
Knowledge and Experience:
•   At-least 5-8 years’ experience in anti-money laundering compliance management environment.
•   Sound experience in report writing and presentation skills.
•   Knowledge of  the Siron System will be an added advantage.
•   Experience developing and implementing compliance programs
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- Assist in the development of compliance initiatives and programs to comply with the respective money laundering legal, licensing, and regulatory obligations
- Handle the management and execution of second line monitoring and assessment program for Anti-Money Laundering/Counter-Terrorism Financing (AML/CTF)
- Improve and maintain AML/CTF policies and procedures
- Aid in the improvement of tools to monitor, analyse, and report suspicious activity
- Handle file reviews of suspicious activity to ensure compliance with the policies and procedures put in place
- Identify and inform of any changes to legislation and other regulatory requirements relating to AML/CTF
- Aid in the design, development, and implementation of a risk assessment framework to support all customer interactions
- Provide oversight to the operational team, which acts as the first line monitors and investigators of suspicious activity
- Ensure consistent and timely feedback on cases that have been escalated
- Liaise with management to develop investigative strategies
- Develop and participate in compliance programs and initiatives
- Provide relevant compliance reporting to ensure the completion and proper analysis of suspicious activity reports that have been conducted
- Ensure detailed and prompt investigation of all AML/CTF incidents and cases
- Help with identifying any AML/CTF loopholes and coordinating projects to bridge those gaps
- Develop and execute face-to-face / virtual training for staff in various business units as required
- Aid in general compliance awareness and refresher training
TECHNICAL/FUNCTIONAL COMPETENCIES
•   Team player with the ability to work unsupervised
•   Exceptional analytical and investigative skills
•   Strong project management skills
•   Willingness to work on various compliance issues
•   Must be able to adapt to working in a fast-paced environment
•   Excellent verbal and written communication skills
•   Exceptional presentation skills
•   Strong organization skills and attention to detailÂ
•   Stakeholder Engagement Skills
•   Negotiating and Influencing
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 BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES
•  Attention to detail.Â
•  Highly Ethical and integrity.Â
•  Good Communication skills
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