Financial Crime & Compliance Specialist

A well-established international firm is looking to recruit a Financial crime & Compliance Specialist to join their Compliance Team. This person will handle both AML/CFT audit engagements for clients as well as maintaining internal compliance procedures.

Responsibilities:

• Undertaking customer due diligence (KYC/KYB) measures.
• Assisting in the implementation and maintenance of a customer onboarding and risk management tool.
• Collaborating with teams to assist with technical queries in relation to financial crime.
• Conducting of AML and CFT audits and assessments.
• Assisting with AML and CFT projects including investigations and remediation activities.
• Conducting AML/CFT risk assessments and gap analyses for clients across various industries.
• Developing and implementing AML/CFT policies and procedures for clients.
• Advising clients on AML/CFT regulatory requirements and best practices
• Assisting the Compliance team in the drafting and maintenance of internal policies, manuals, and procedures
• Assisting in the preparation and delivery of compliance training programmes and the preparation of periodic regulatory reports for submission to regulators
• Keeping up to date with local and international AML/CFT regulations and industry developments

Requirements

• Knowledge of local and international AML/CFT regulations and industry developments would be an asset.
• A proactive, can-do attitude with a willingness to learn.
• Previous local experience in a similar role

Education and Experience

• An undergraduate university degree (or equivalent) in law, financial services, criminology, compliance, risk management or a related field.
• Professional certification such as ACAMS, ICA, or ICBF would be an asset.

Job Reference: FY046