Anti Money Laundering

Who are we?
Sanlam Life and Savings (SLS) is focussed in serving our retail and corporate clients in South Africa and further developing our strategic advantages in the South African market. SLS consists of three clusters - Sanlam Corporate, Sanlam Retail Mass and Sanlam Retail Affluent. The SLS office provides strategic direction, coordination and support to the three clusters, as well as performing governance oversight that includes assurance, provided by second line defence functions is SLS to enable to meet our business objectives. The SLS Anti-Money Laundering office in this instance, provides support to the first line defence function in business while simultaneously supporting the Group Compliance Office. Build a successful career with us
We’re all about building strong, lasting relationships with our employees. We know that you have hopes for your future - your career, your personal development and of achieving great things. We pride ourselves in helping our employees to realise their worth. Through its four business clusters - Sanlam Life and Savings, Sanlam Investment Group, Sanlam Emerging Markets, Santam, as well as MiWay and the Group Office - the group provides many opportunities for growth and development. What will you do?
The role is to support management and business areas in the execution of their responsibilities to manage compliance and regulatory risk in terms of Anti-Money Laundering (AML), Terrorist Financing (TF) and Proliferation Financing of WMD (PF). Support to management and business means that you will
Regularly engage with business stakeholders across multiple products, to provide advice, input, oversight and guidance on AML/CFT/CPF controls to maintain an efficient risk-based approach in respect of minimum standards, strategies, projects, plans, initiatives, reporting, and other relevant activities.
Make key contributions and support businesses in ensuring maintenance of the Risk Management and Compliance Program (RMCP) by conducting research and analysis and staying abreast of new or amended legislation to align local AML/CFT requirements and international best practices, as applicable
Recommend any changes to RMCP and/or operating procedures as required considering regulation or procedural changes and when required provide input into the development of new operating procedures
Provide input into reports/submissions to regulatory bodies, internal committees and structures if and when required.
Serve as the MLRO, respond to any FIC enquiries and collate, analyse and draft all regulatory reports for your area of responsibility.
Recommend any changes to operating procedures as required considering regulation or procedural changes and when required provide input into the development of new operating procedures
Ensure that business is supported to align with the Group Compliance policies and standards at all times.
Proactively identify and assess AML/CFT/CPF related risks and where necessary propose the necessary remediation where there are deficiencies
Conduct AML/CFT/CPF training when required.
What will make you successful in this role?
Ability to work without supervision
Efficient, well-organised and good problem-solving skills.
Strong communication skills both written and verbal
Credible and assertive manner.
Discretion and resilience.
Professional manner with the ability to influence and persuade
Proficiency in Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Outlook Qualification and Experience
A relevant Bachelor's Degree or equivalent qualification
A minimum of 5 years working experience in an AML/CFT/CPF role similar to the above
Experience with goAML and/or related systems with regulatory authorities will be advantageous
Prior experience in the insurance industry (across multiple products) in a similar role
Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist (CAMS) qualification Knowledge and Skills
Stakeholder management
Sound knowledge of FICA, related regulator guidance and directives, and best practice.
Knowledge of accountable institution responsibilities and regulatory reporting obligations
Insurance industry knowledge in the context of AML/CFT/CPF regulatory framework Behavioral Competencies
Decision quality - Contributing independently
Communicates effectively - Contributing independently
Plans and aligns - Contributing independently
Optimises work processes - Contributing independently Core Competencies Cultivates innovation - Contributing independently Customer focus - Contributing independently Drives results - Contributing independently Collaborates - Contributing independently Being resilient - Contributing independently Turnaround time
The Sanlam Group is committed to achieving transformation and embraces diversity. This commitment is what drives us to achieve a diverse, inclusive and equitable workplace as we believe that these are key components to ensuring a thriving and sustainable business in South Africa. The Group's Employment Equity plan and targets will be considered as pa