Manager Anti

**Primary Purpose**

To safeguard Bidvest Bank effectively and proactively against AML/CFT risks through ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements, including but not limited to the FIC Act and the company's internal processes; policies; procedures and regulations, and to promote the combating of money laundering and financing of terrorism.

**Minimum Requirements**

**Qualifications**:

- Relevant Degree (Legal, Accounting, Risk).
- Preferably an Admitted Attorney.
- Money Laundering Control Certificate will be an added advantage.
CAMS Certificate will be an added advantage.
Knowledge of financial industry products and services would be advantageous.

Experience
- At least 5-8 years AML experience.
- 5 years' experience in Financial Services Industry.
- Minimum 3-5 years' experience in a management role.
- Proven and demonstrable success in developing AML compliance frameworks.
- Experience in advising on AML matters in an organisation with a diverse range of business activities.
- Extensive experience of managing a diverse workload in relation to AML activities and have a strong ability to engage with internal and external business partners.
- Experience in developing and implementing AML planning, monitoring, and reporting relating to financial crime.

Competencies

Technical
- Comprehensive knowledge of regulations relating to Financial Crime Compliance, including without limitation
- Financial Intelligence Centre Act, Prevention of Organised Crime Act (POCA), Prevention and Combating of Corrupt Activities Act, Protection of Constitutional Democracy Against Terrorist and Related Activities Act.
- Strong knowledge of key regulatory issues and control assessment processes.
- Comprehensive understanding of businesses, structures, governance and control frameworks and process & control infrastructures of firms in the financial services sector.
- Strong analytical skills, with the ability to assimilate information from multiple sources quickly and accurately to inform decisions around key functions.
- Ability to exercise oversight, knowledge and understanding of financial crime and AML policies, procedures, and control arrangements in a complex financial operation.
- Sound understanding of budgeting and statistical data analysis.
- FICA & AML/ CFT knowledge and proficiency.
- Ability to identify weaknesses in the control environment and implement changes.
- Knowledge of Customs regulations and procedures.

Behavioral
- BUSINESS SUCCESS
- Act with conviction and courage
- Results Driven
- Positive Disposition
- Nimble Learning
- BUILDING THE FUTURE
- Embrace Change
- Think and Act Strategically
- Advocate the Vision and Purpose
- Data Mindedness
- WORKING WITH PEOPLE/COLLABORATION
- Lead, Develop and Motivate Self and Others
- Collaborate to make Bidvest Bank better

**Duties and Responsibilities**

FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT

Identify and implement revenue or cost saving opportunities and ensure adherence to budget.
- Develop and manage budgets and forecasts for AML functions based on strategic requirements.
- Control and manage costs and expenditure in line with departmental and Bank budget expectations.
- Reduce fines and penalties for Bank non-compliance with regulatory requirements

OPERATIONAL EXCELLENCE

Drive strategy formulation and execution for AML.
- Determine and implement strategy for AML department.
- Plan, develop and build additional capacity commensurate with changes in the AML/ CFT regulatory environment.
- Identify and inform of any changes to legislation and other regulatory requirements relating to AML/ CTF.
- Oversee execution of and review/ approve the results of the annual AML risk assessments.
- Provide assistance in preparing for impending regulatory changes or revisions to licensing structure.
- Handle the management and execution of second line monitoring and assessment program for AML.
- Develop, improve and maintain the AML/ CTF /PF policies and procedures.
- Aid in the improvement of tools to monitor, analyse, and report suspicious activity to ensure compliance with the policies and procedures put in place.
- Oversee and approve AML remediation plans.
- Develop KPI and management reporting for AML area.
- Establish effective AML IT requirements and testing.
- Ensure effective sanction screening and testing.
- Managing specific AML related projects

PEOPLE LEADERSHIP

Provide management responsibility to FCU team
- Inspire, motivate, and support team so that they are effective and delivering high quality work and meeting organisational and individual objectives.
- Manage planning of resource requirements, ensure sufficient capable resources are in place to meet service delivery demands, maintaining the effective and efficient capability of the team.
- Build a high performing team where the best people are deployed in the right roles and deliver against strategy.
- Ensure that all employees are motivated and developed.
- Implement and maintain an effective system of internal cont