About this role
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Job Summary
The Financial Crime Compliance Senior Officer (BA4) reports to the Head of Financial Crime Compliance and isresponsible for executing and driving the operational aspects of compliance monitoring activities. The role ensures
that the organization adheres to all relevant anti-money laundering (AML), counter-terrorist financing (CTF), and
broader financial crime regulations. This includes conducting monitoring reviews, supporting investigations, and
ensuring timely escalation and remediation of identified issues.
Job Description
Attention to Detail: Ensures accuracy and thoroughness in all monitoring tasks.
• Proactive Problem Solving: Anticipates compliance challenges and develops effective solutions.
• Tolerance for Ambiguity: Navigates uncertain regulatory environments effectively.
• Develop Mitigation Strategies: Assist in developing and implementing strategies to mitigate identified compliance risks.
• Proactive Problem Solving: Anticipates compliance challenges and develops effective solutions.
• Execute monitoring plans, conduct compliance reviews and audits, ensure accuracy and thoroughness in all monitoring tasks.
• Identify and assess compliance risks, assist in developing and implementing mitigation strategies.
• Prepare and maintain accurate compliance reports and documentation for internal and external stakeholders.
• Support communication with business units, provide guidance on compliance matters, and escalate issues as needed.
• Assist in the implementation of compliance initiatives and support the manager in strategic projects. • Tolerance for Ambiguity: Navigates uncertain regulatory environments effectively.
Education and Experience Required
• A degree in Business Administration, Finance, Law, or a related field is essential.
• Professional Certifications: Certifications such as Certified Regulatory Compliance Manager (CRCM) or similar credentials are beneficial.
• 3-5 years of experience in compliance, risk management, or a related field within the financial services industry.
• Proven experience in Financial Crime compliance
• Experience in engaging with internal stakeholders and coordinating compliance activities.
• Understanding of local and global regulatory frameworks and their application in the banking sector.
Knowledge & Skills: (Maximum of 6)
• Financial crime regulations (AML, CTF, sanctions)
• Compliance monitoring and audit methodologies
• Risk assessment principles • Regulatory reporting requirements
• Internal control frameworks • Banking products and services Competencies: (Maximum of 8 competencies)
• Integrity and ethical judgment
• Proactive problem-solving
• Persistence and determination
• Adaptability to Regulatory Change Page 4 of 5
• Collaboration and teamwork
• Confidentiality and discretion
Education
Higher Diplomas: Business, Commerce and Management Studies (Required)Other facts
About Absa Group
Absa Group Limited (Absa) has forged a new way of getting things done, driven by bravery and passion, with the readiness to realise growth on the African continent and beyond.
We’re a truly African brand, inspired by the people we serve in Botswana, Ghana, Kenya, Mauritius, Mozambique, Seychelles, South Africa, Tanzania, Uganda, and Zambia. We also have representative offices in China, Namibia, Nigeria and the United States, as well as securities entities in the United Kingdom and the United States, along with technology support colleagues in the Czech Republic.
What you'll do
- The Financial Crime Compliance Senior Officer is responsible for executing compliance monitoring activities and ensuring adherence to anti-money laundering and counter-terrorist financing regulations. This includes conducting reviews, supporting investigations, and escalating identified issues.
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