Head, Financial Crime Oversight

3 days ago

Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa Standard Bank Full time R1 200 000 - R2 400 000 per year

Job Overview

Business Segment: Group Functions

Location: ZA, GP, Johannesburg, 30 Baker Street

Job Type: Full-time

Job Ref ID: A-0001

Date Posted: 11/10/2025

Job Description

To strategically lead and shape the Group Anti-Financial Crime strategy for Africa Regions and Offshore, proactively addressing the unique risk landscape and enabling sustainable business growth. Provides strategic oversight and governance, aligning the GAFC framework with country and business unit strategies to ensure effective implementation, consistent risk mitigation, and adaptation to local regulations while fostering a culture of compliance and ethical conduct across all AR countries.

Qualifications

Type of Qualification: Post Graduate Degree

Field of Study: Legal, Risk Management

Experience Required

Group Anti Financial Crime

Compliance

More than 10 years

Experience in conducting risk assessments and developing mitigation strategies. Experience in managing and developing teams of compliance professionals. Experience in working with technology solutions for AFC compliance. Experience in financial services, preferably in a large, complex organisation. Experience in providing expert guidance and support to senior management on AFC matters.

More than 10 years

Minimum of 13 years of experience in financial crime compliance, with a focus on AML/KYC, sanctions, anti-bribery and corruption, and fraud prevention. Significant experience (5+ years) in a leadership role with responsibility for overseeing AFC implementation across multiple countries or regions, preferably in Africa. Proven experience in developing and implementing AFC strategies, frameworks, and policies. Demonstrated experience in working with regulatory bodies.

Additional Information

Behavioural Competencies:

Challenging Ideas

Convincing People

Developing Expertise

Developing Strategies

Directing People

Embracing Change

Empowering Individuals

Exploring Possibilities

Making Decisions

Providing Insights

Upholding Standards

Valuing Individuals

Technical Competencies:

Compliance

Financial Industry Regulatory Framework

Promote Good Governance, Risk & Control

Risk Management

Strategic Planning and Reporting

Strategy Definition

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