AML Manager

The role is responsible for end-to-end management of Anti-Money Laundering, Combating Financing of Terrorism, Countering Proliferation Financing (ML/CFT/CPF) matters within assigned Regions and Business Units of approximately 35 branches to identify, follow-up and ensure closure of AML and related matters. This includes end-end investigations of AML matters and closure thereof as well as provision of continuous engagement and support to Branches on AML/CFT/CPF and Know-Your-Customer (KYC) matters to enhance due diligence and provide policy guidance.

Key Responsibilities:

• End-to-end management and provision of advice on AML/CFT/CPF matters in assigned Region and Business Units and MIS reporting.
• To identify, follow-up and ensure closure of issues and cases related to AML/CFT/CPF cases including regulatory requests for information.
• Provide KYC guidance and direction to resolve enhanced due diligence queries. Provide AML policies guidance on operational matters to Branches and Business units on high risk and escalated cases.
• Provide on-site training on AML/CFT/CPF to assigned Region and Business units on AML/CFT/CPF matters.
• Carry out AML/CFT/CPF surveillance and oversight and on-site checking validations in the assigned Region and Business Units, following up issues for closure and correction.
• Investigate and close AML System alerts including Suspicious activity reporting & Cash Transaction Reporting, and follow-up of attendant matters for closure and correction,
• Review sources of information including adverse media, audit reports, on-site compliance validations and assessments to identify potential money laundering triggers and generate prompt corrective action and suspicious activity reports as necessary.
• Carry out AML/CFT/CPF reviews on new products/services and follow-up with the product teams within commercial functions on recommendations.
• Address KYC due-diligence requests for Information from Correspondent banks and other partners and follow-up resolution of any issues noted.
• Provide AML/CFT/CPF system user-support including providing training, reviews, and reporting

The Person

For the above position, the successful applicant should have the following:

Academic & Professional Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from a recognized university 
• Master’s degree in business administration will be an added advantage 
• Professional Qualifications:
• CAMS (Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist) – Required
• Risk Professional Qualifications: GARP, FRM, PRIMIA, AKIB – Required

Experience Requirements

• 5 Years Minimum Relevant Experience Required
• Bank Branch Operations: 5+ years (Essential)
• AML/CFT/CPF Compliance & KYC Guidance, Reviews, and Support at Manager Level: 3+ years (Essential)
• AML Investigations Using AML Systems: 2+ years (Essential)
• Audit: 3+ years (Desirable)
• Stakeholder Management: 2+ years (Essential)
• People Management: 2+ years (Desirable)
• Data Analysis/Research/Reporting: 1+ year (Desirable)

The above position is a demanding role for which the Bank will provide a competitive remuneration package to the successful candidate. If you believe you can clearly demonstrate your abilities to meet the criteria given above, please log in to our Recruitment portal and submit your application with a detailed CV.

To be considered your application must be received by Wednesday 11^th December 2024.

Qualified candidates with a disability are encouraged to apply.

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.