Key Responsibilities
End-to-end management and provision of advice on AML/CFT/CPF matters in assigned Region and Business Units and MIS reporting.
To identify, follow-up and ensure closure of issues and cases related to AML/CFT/CPF cases including regulatory requests for information.
Provide KYC guidance and direction to resolve enhanced due diligence queries. Provide AML policies guidance on operational matters to Branches and Business units on high risk and escalated cases.
Provide on-site training on AML/CFT/CPF to assigned Region and Business units on AML/CFT/CPF matters.
Carry out AML/CFT/CPF surveillance and oversight and on-site checking validations in the assigned Region and Business Units, following up issues for closure and correction.
Investigate and close AML System alerts including Suspicious activity reporting & Cash Transaction Reporting, and follow-up of attendant matters for closure and correction,
Review sources of information including adverse media, audit reports, on-site compliance validations and assessments to identify potential money laundering triggers and generate prompt corrective action and suspicious activity reports as necessary.
Carry out AML/CFT/CPF reviews on new products/services and follow-up with the product teams within commercial functions on recommendations.
Address KYC due-diligence requests for Information from Correspondent banks and other partners and follow-up resolution of any issues noted.
Provide AML/CFT/CPF system user-support including providing training, reviews, and reporting
Academic & Professional Qualifications
Bachelor's degree from a recognized university
Master's degree in business administration will be an added advantage
Professional Qualifications:
CAMS (Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist) – Required
Risk Professional Qualifications: GARP, FRM, PRIMI – Required
Banking Risk or Compliance Certification – Required
Experience Requirements
5 Years Minimum Relevant Experience Required
Bank Branch Operations: 5+ years (Essential)
AML/CFT/CPF Compliance & KYC Guidance, Reviews, and Support at Manager Level: 3+ years (Essential)
AML Investigations Using AML Systems: 2+ years (Essential)
Audit: 3+ years (Desirable)
Stakeholder Management: 2+ years (Essential)
People Management: 2+ years (Desirable)
Data Analysis/Research/Reporting: 1+ year (Desirable)