AML Officer

3 weeks ago

Johannesburg, South Africa HR Studio Full time

We're looking for…

An AML Officer to oversee and manage the Anti-Money Laundering (AML) program, ensuring compliance with relevant regulations. You will act as the main point of contact with external regulatory and compliance bodies, manage AML reporting obligations, and advise internal stakeholders on risk mitigation.

Who are you?

  • You have an analytical mindset with strong attention to detail.
  • You have excellent communication and report-writing skills.
  • You have the ability to manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines.
  • You have a collaborative approach to working with cross-functional teams.
  • You have excellent problem-solving skills and a proactive approach to identifying risks.

What's the role?

You will be responsible for:

AML Program Development and Oversight

  • Maintain, enhance, and implement the company's AML policies, procedures, and frameworks in line with local regulations (e.g., FICA in South Africa).
  • Ensure adherence to the Financial Intelligence Centre Act (FICA) and other applicable laws.

Reporting Obligations

  • Act as the MLRO and primary liaison with regulatory bodies (e.g., the Financial Intelligence Centre).
  • Submit Suspicious Transaction Reports (STRs) and other mandatory filings to authorities.

Monitoring and Investigations

  • Oversee daily transaction monitoring and escalate any suspicious activity for further investigation.
  • Conduct investigations and recommend corrective actions to mitigate risks.

Compliance and Risk Management

  • Conduct AML risk assessments for new products, services, and partnerships.
  • Work closely with external compliance and risk teams to align company objectives with legal standards.

Training and Awareness

  • Train employees on AML regulations, red flags, and compliance procedures.
  • Regularly update staff on changes in AML regulations.

Internal Collaboration

  • Collaborate with various departments, including operations, customer service, and product teams, to ensure compliance requirements are met.
  • Provide guidance to leadership on emerging compliance risks.

Audit and Reporting

  • Prepare reports for senior management and board meetings summarizing AML compliance efforts and issues.
  • Assist in regulatory audits and inquiries as required.

Boxes to tick…

  • Bachelor's degree in Law, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
  • 3+ years of experience in an AML, compliance, or risk-related role, preferably in fintech, digital assets, or financial services.
  • Strong understanding of FICA and South African AML regulations.
  • Experience with AML monitoring systems and STR filing processes.
  • Certification in AML (e.g., CAMS or ICA Diploma in Financial Crime Prevention).
  • Experience in the crypto or digital asset industry.

  • AML Officer

    2 weeks ago

    Johannesburg, South Africa HR Studio (Pty) Ltd Full time

    We’re looking for… An AML Officer to oversee and manage the Anti-Money Laundering (AML) program, ensuring compliance with relevant regulations. You will act as the main point of contact with external regulatory and compliance bodies, manage AML reporting obligations, and advise internal stakeholders on risk mitigation. Who are you? - You have an...

  • Junior Aml Refresh Consultant

    4 days ago

    Johannesburg, South Africa iqbusiness South Africa Full time

    **Job Summary** We are seeking diligent and detail-oriented Junior AML Consultants to assist in a large-scale Anti-Money Laundering (AML) refresh project. **Key Responsibilities**: - ** Risk Assessment**: Analysing customer transactions and behaviour patterns to identify higher risk clients, potential money laundering or suspicious activities. This may...

  • AML Team Lead

    2 weeks ago

    Johannesburg, South Africa Osiris Trading Full time

    Job title : AML Team LeadJob Location : Gauteng, JohannesburgDeadline : December 07, 2024Quick Recommended Links Jobs by Location Job by industries About our Role: As the AML Transactional Monitoring Team Lead, your duties will include assisting with the management of the AML/CFT Transactional Monitoring vertical, to ensure compliance with the related...

  • AML Team Lead

    1 week ago

    Johannesburg, South Africa Osiris Trading Full time

    Job title : AML Team Lead Job Location : Gauteng, Johannesburg Deadline : December 07, 2024 Quick Recommended Links Jobs by Location Job by industries About our Role: As the AML Transactional Monitoring Team Lead, your duties will include assisting with the management of the AML/CFT Transactional Monitoring vertical, to ensure compliance...

  • AML Team Lead: Strategic Risk Management

    2 weeks ago

    Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa Osiris Trading Full time

    Job Title:AML Team Lead: Strategic Risk ManagementAbout Our Role:We are seeking an experienced AML Team Lead to oversee the management of our Anti-Money Laundering (AML) Transactional Monitoring vertical.The ideal candidate will have a strong background in risk management, with expertise in AML/CFT and sanctions regulations. You will be responsible for...

  • Anti-money laundering

    2 days ago

    Johannesburg, South Africa Jobted ZA C2 Full time

    Job Opportunity: AML Analyst – Financial Services (Johannesburg) A growing financial services company based in Johannesburg is looking for a skilled AML Analyst to join their compliance team. This role involves ensuring the company adheres to regulatory standards across multiple regions, including South Africa, the UK, and the EU. Key Duties: - Conduct...

  • Anti-money laundering

    2 days ago

    Johannesburg, South Africa Curiska Full time

    Job Opportunity: AML Analyst – Financial Services (Johannesburg) A growing financial services company based in Johannesburg is looking for a skilled AML Analyst to join their compliance team. This role involves ensuring the company adheres to regulatory standards across multiple regions, including South Africa, the UK, and the EU. Key Duties: Conduct...

  • Anti-money laundering

    3 days ago

    Johannesburg, South Africa Curiska Full time

    Job Opportunity: AML Analyst – Financial Services (Johannesburg)A growing financial services company based in Johannesburg is looking for a skilled AML Analyst to join their compliance team. This role involves ensuring the company adheres to regulatory standards across multiple regions, including South Africa, the UK, and the EU.Key Duties:Conduct thorough...

  • Client Services Administrator

    1 month ago

    Johannesburg, South Africa Jobted ZA C2 Full time

    HIRING: Client services administrator (ACCOUNT OPENING - AML/DUE DILIGENCE) - ROSEBANK Job Description: An excellent opportunity for a client services administrator to join a rapidly growing financial services firm based in Rosebank. You will work as part of a highly professional support team that enables portfolio managers to maintain excellent...

  • Compliance Officer

    1 month ago

    Johannesburg, South Africa Jobted ZA C2 Full time

    Compliance Officer Sandton Johannesburg Gauteng Our client in insurance financial services is looking for a compliance officer with 3-5 years experience. Salary Negotiable Min Requirements A bachelor’s degree in Law, Business, or a related field. Proven experience as a Compliance Officer or similar role within the insurance / financial services...

  • Compliance Officer

    2 weeks ago

    Johannesburg, South Africa Frogg Recruitment SA Full time

    Compliance Officer Sandton Johannesburg GautengOur client in insurance financial services is looking for a compliance officer with 3-5 years experience.Salary NegotiableMin RequirementsA bachelor’s degree in Law, Business, or a related field.Proven experience as a Compliance Officer or similar role within the insurance / financial services industry.Strong...

  • Client Services Administrator

    6 months ago

    Johannesburg, South Africa Curiska Full time

    HIRING: Client services administrator (ACCOUNT OPENING - AML/DUE DILIGENCE) - ROSEBANK Job Description:An excellent opportunity for a client services administrator to join a rapidly growing financial services firm based in Rosebank. You will work as part of a highly professional support team that enables portfolio managers to maintain excellent relationship...

  • Client Services Administrator

    1 month ago

    Johannesburg, South Africa Curiska (Pty) Ltd Full time

    HIRING: Client services administrator (ACCOUNT OPENING - AML/DUE DILIGENCE) - ROSEBANKJob Description:An excellent opportunity for a client services administrator to join a rapidly growing financial services firm based in Rosebank. You will work as part of a highly professional support team that enables portfolio managers to maintain excellent relationship...

  • Compliance Officer

    1 month ago

    Johannesburg, South Africa FROGG Recruitment Full time

    Compliance Officer Sandton Johannesburg Gauteng Our client in insurance financial services is looking for a compliance officer with 3-5 years experience.Salary Negotiable Min Requirements A bachelor’s degree in Law, Business, or a related field.Proven experience as a Compliance Officer or similar role within the insurance / financial services...

  • Compliance Officer

    1 month ago

    Johannesburg, South Africa Frogg Recruitment SA Full time

    Compliance Officer Sandton Johannesburg Gauteng Our client in insurance financial services is looking for a compliance officer with 3-5 years experience.Salary Negotiable Min Requirements A bachelor’s degree in Law, Business, or a related field.Proven experience as a Compliance Officer or similar role within the insurance / financial services...

  • Compliance Officer

    1 month ago

    Johannesburg, South Africa Frogg Recruitment SA Full time

    Compliance Officer Sandton Johannesburg Gauteng  Our client in insurance financial services is looking for a compliance officer with 3-5 years experience. Salary Negotiable Min Requirements A bachelor’s degree in Law, Business, or a related field. Proven experience as a Compliance Officer or similar role within the insurance / financial services...

  • KYC Officer

    1 week ago

    Johannesburg, South Africa Excellerate JHI Full time

    Job title : KYC Officer Job Location : Gauteng, Johannesburg Deadline : January 05, 2025 Quick Recommended Links Jobs by Location Job by industries About the role We are seeking a diligent KYC (Know Your Customer) Officer to join our dynamic team. In this role, you will play an important part in executing established departmental...

  • Head Aml, Cft, Sanctions

    6 months ago

    Johannesburg, South Africa Nedbank Full time

    **Requisition Details & Talent Acquisition Contact** - REQ 129645- Tshego Semenya- Location: Johannesburg**Cluster** - Group Risk**Career Stream** - Regulatory Compliance**Leadership Pipeline** - Manage Others (MO)**Position** - Head AML, CFT, Sanctions & Excon Monitoring**Job Purpose** - To manage, analyse, and monitor and report on regulatory and...

  • Compliance Officer

    7 months ago

    Johannesburg, South Africa Gauteng Partnership Fund Full time

    **JOB LEVEL : Paterson grade C Band** **KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS** **Compliance Implementation** - Conducts reviews of and implements the approved compliance framework - Develops a comprehensive compliance programme and monitoring plan that is integrated with the GPF’s strategic planning processes - Develops appropriate compliance awareness tools - Delivers...

  • Compliance Officer I

    7 months ago

    Johannesburg, South Africa FirstRand Full time

    About us, purpose, experience and qualifications **about us**: - make a promise - be deeply invested - value our differences - build trust, not territory - have courage - always do the right thing **purpose**: - Compliance officers assist teams within their company in developing, implementing, maintaining and supporting compliance programs.**experience...