Financial Crime Compliance Officer

3 weeks ago

Sandton, South Africa Investec Full time

Description of the role 

UK Private Banking Financial Crime Compliance (SA Outsourced Business)

The UK Financial Crime department manages the activities of satisfying the regulatory requirements around anti-money laundering, anti-bribery and corruption, and counter terrorist financing. Using Investec's risk based approach, the department seeks to protect the bank, our client, various stakeholders and the economy through effective pro-active identification, monitoring, and reporting controls.

Description of the skill and experience required 

Identifying money laundering, terrorist financing and sanctions risks associated with new products or services, or arising from operational changes, including the introduction of new technology and processes. Keeping abreast with AML/CFT and Sanctions regulatory requirements and best practice. Conducting ad hoc risk assessments on clients in line with money laundering and terrorist financing regulations. Giving high risk approval to high risk/ sensitive high risk clients with a high risk nexus Advising on the development of requisite AML/CFT and Sanctions policies, standards and procedures arising out of these legislative and best practice requirements in terms of Quality Assurance Ensuring the appropriate AML/CFT procedures are implemented effectively, including customer acceptance policy, customer due diligence, record-keeping, ongoing monitoring, reporting of suspicious transactions, combating the financing of terrorism and sanctions. Ensuring the QA methodology is regularly assessed to ensure that it is effective and sufficient to address any change in money laundering and financing of terrorism trends. Making practical and acceptable recommendations where systems and procedures are in need of enhancement. Ongoing engagement with management to ensure the business are operating with the risk appetite, determining the risk profile and developing an appropriate risk management strategy where necessary. Evaluating suspicious transaction/activity reports before they are submitted to the MLRO Assisting and advising on AML/CFT-related investigations relating to enhanced due diligence and/or suspicious transactions/activities; To provide training to UK Shared Services Raising awareness on critical AML/CFT and Sanctions-related matters, in particular the identification and reporting of unusual/suspicious money laundering or terrorist financing transactions and activity. Provide advice, support and guidance to senior management, business and other stakeholders on AML/CFT and Sanctions-related matters. To develop and maintain excellent working relationships with stakeholders. To help prepare any reports for the target audience, including relevant management information. 

Skill and capability

2 years of relevant experience in a similar role Commerce or legal degree preferable Knowledge and understanding of risk and compliance regulations preferable Ability to analyze and interpret information across multiple complex data sets to form a holistic view Core computer skills (word, and excel) Excellent report writing skills Basic understanding of corporate structures Good understanding of banking industry and product offerings Support and maintain strong team dynamics and culture Research and critical thinking skills

Personal attributes

Strong interpersonal skills Risk-based mindset & taking initiative Independent thinker & ability to take process ownership of a process High levels of organization and ability to prioritize Creative problem-solving and decision-making with limited information availability Self-motivated team player Resilience and the ability to work under consistent pressure Ability to work flexible around deadlines High regard for confidentiality and privacy 

Investec Culture 

At Investec we look for dynamic, energetic people filled with tenacity, integrity and out of the ordinary thinking.

We value individuals who in turn value our that is, a can-do attitude while challenging convention.

Diversity, competency, and flexible leadership are respected in pursuit of the growth of our business.

We are committed to diversity and inclusion when recruiting internally and externally. 


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