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Kampala, Uganda
Full Time
About the Organisation
Absa Bank Uganda Limited is part of Absa Group Limited, an African financial services group that aims to be the pride of the continent. Absa Group Limited is listed on the JSE in South Africa and is one of Africa’s largest diversified financial services groups with a presence in 12 countries across the continent and around 42, 000 employees.
We’re committed to finding local solutions to uniquely local challenges and everything we do is focused on adding value. To this end, we offer our clients a range of retail, business, corporate and investment, and wealth management solutions. We also ensure a positive impact in all the countries where we operate.
We’re a truly African brand, inspired by the people we serve and determined to always be brave, passionate and ready so that we can make our continent proud.
With over 100 years of rich history and strongly positioned as a local bank with regional and international expertise, a career with our family offers the opportunity to be part of this exciting growth journey, to reset our future and shape our destiny as a proudly African group.
Job Title
Financial Crime Compliance Manager job at ABSA Bank
ABSA Bank
Job Description
Establish and implement a framework for managing financial crime risks. Embed the framework to ensure that both internal and external Compliance requirements are met. Establish close working relationships with Business Units and external stakeholders to ensure the financial crime risk management framework is supported. Deliver valued advice to management on financial crime issues.
Duties, Roles and Responsibilities
Regulatory
Localization of all FinCrime policies and standards incorporating regulatory requirements.
Effective socialization and communication of new Regulatory requirements to business.
Management of Regulatory Inspections and Engagements.
Reporting
Complete required reports; KRI’s and KPI’s in a diligent manner.
Ensure all reporting is completed and submitted timeously and accurately (all periodic submissions)
To facilitate and manage all Financial Crime Training statistics inclusive of MI format and frequency.
Policies
To facilitate and embed policies, processes and business requirements to ensure that the risk is sufficiently mitigated.
Ensure effective implementation of Financial Crime policies and procedures.
Advisory
Subject matter expert advisory on ABC, Sanctions and AML. Advice and guidance on complex matters.
support business in the effective management of financial crime compliance risks
Issues and Breach Management
Escalate Issues and Breaches appropriately
Track issues and breaches and determine the need for adjustment of Financial Crime controls
Coordinate delivery of financial crime related reviews, audits and inspections and ensure all relevant stakeholders are informed of outcomes
Training
Identify training needs for business on an annual basis and escalate to Compliance & financial Crime learning team for inclusion in training plan
Arrange refresher training where required
Produce ongoing and relevant alerts and guidance
Maintain summaries of the local regulatory environment to be communicated to business stakeholders
Regulatory
Localization of all FinCrime policies and standards incorporating regulatory requirements.
Effective socialization and communication of new Regulatory requirements to business.
Management of Regulatory Inspections and Engagements.
Reporting
Complete required reports; KRI’s and KPI’s in a diligent manner.
Ensure all reporting is completed and submitted timeously and accurately (all periodic submissions)
To facilitate and manage all Financial Crime Training statistics inclusive of MI format and frequency.
Policies
To facilitate and embed policies, processes and business requirements to ensure that the risk is sufficiently mitigated.
Ensure effective implementation of Financial Crime policies and procedures.
Advisory
Subject matter expert advisory on ABC, Sanctions and AML. Advice and guidance on complex matters.
support business in the effective management of financial crime compliance risks
Issues and Breach Management
Escalate Issues and Breaches appropriately
Track issues and breaches and determine the need for adjustment of Financial Crime controls
Coordinate delivery of financial crime related reviews, audits and inspections and ensure all relevant stakeholders are informed of outcomes
Training
Identify training needs for business on an annual basis and escalate to Compliance & financial Crime learning team for inclusion in training plan
Arrange refresher training where required
Produce ongoing and relevant alerts and guidance
Maintain summaries of the local regulatory environment to be communicated to business stakeholders
Risk Assessment
Maintain an up to date understanding of the business in order to best identify Financial Crime risks.
Monitor key business metrics and reports.
Support DMLRO with conducting the annual enterprise wide financial crime risk assessments and ensure these are reported timely to relevant stakeholders
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Qualifications, Education and Competencies
Education and experience required
B-degree in Commerce, Finance, Accounting or Law (NQF level no. )
At least 5 years’ experience in banking or similar field.
Knowledge and skills: (Maximum of 6)
Specialist knowledge of AML, Sanctions and related policies and standards
Sound knowledge of AML and Sanctions regulatory frameworks
Good understanding of the banking industry/financial sector
Strong Risk Management Skills
Professional AML/Compliance Certification is an added advantage
Competencies: (Maximum of 8 competencies)
Deciding and initiating action
Leading and Supervising
Persuading and influencing
Creating and innovating
Delivering results and meeting expectations
Education
Bachelor`s Degrees and Advanced Diplomas: Business, Commerce and Management Studies (Required)
How to Apply
APPLICATIONS FOR THIS POSITION MUST BE ONLINE
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Deadline: 14th November 2024