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Manager AML & Sanctions Compliance job at PostBank Uganda Limited (PBU) | Apply Now
Kampala, Uganda
Full Time
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About the Organisation
ostBank Uganda is a leading financial institution committed to providing accessible, affordable, and innovative banking solutions that cater to individuals, businesses, and government entities. With a strong reputation built on reliability and customer trust, PostBank has earned recognition for its inclusive banking services, particularly focusing on underserved populations, offering a range of products including savings, loans, and mobile banking. The bank fosters a work culture centered around integrity, collaboration, and customer satisfaction, offering employees opportunities for growth and development in a supportive and inclusive environment.
Founded in 1996, PostBank has evolved to become a significant player in Uganda's banking sector, adapting to technological advancements to better serve its customers through mobile banking, digital financial services, and innovative payment solutions. With a widespread network of branches and agents across the country, PostBank serves millions of customers, including those in remote and rural areas. Driven by core values of accessibility, innovation, and trust, PostBank is dedicated to corporate social responsibility efforts that focus on financial literacy, community development, and environmental sustainability. For more information, visit www.postbank.co.ug.
Job Title
Manager AML & Sanctions Compliance job at PostBank Uganda Limited (PBU)
PostBank Uganda Limited (PBU)
Job Description
Job Title: Manager AML & Sanctions Compliance
Organisation: PostBank Uganda Limited (PBU)
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
Reports to: Head Of Compliance
The role holder shall be responsible for providing leadership and support to the Bank’s Anti-Money Laundering (AML), Combating Financing of Terrorism and Proliferation and Sanctions Compliance programme in a manner that ensures the institution’s business and conduct fully comply with all relevant laws, regulations, standards, codes, and rules.
Duties, Roles and Responsibilities
Support the Head of Compliance in the process of formulating the short, medium-and long-term strategic plans for the department and for the bank from an AML Compliance perspective-including workplans and budgets for the department.
Support the Head of Compliance to establish, operationalize and regularly review the effectiveness of the Bank’s AML and Terrorism Financing Risk Management Framework in line with the local and applicable international AML laws and Regulations.
Deputize the MLCO & ensure that all activities under the Bank’s AML/CFT program are well established and effectively delivered in line with the local and applicable international AML laws and Regulations.
Supervise the compliance training programs on AML/CFT as well as ensuring that all applicable laws and regulatory requirements are delivered effectively to all employees, agents, and any identified user groups.
Ensure that all correspondences with regulators and other external parties are attended to in a timely manner, and foster good working relations with regulators, advisers/consultants, auditors, and lawyers.
Conduct periodic entity wide AML/CFT and sanctions risk assessment in line with the regulations and internal processes.
Initiate updates to the AML/CFT risk assessment.
Regularly update line management on any emerging and relevant changes in the AML environment, ensuring that all such changes are integrated into the business processes.
Ensure that AML risk assessments for all new products, technologies, locations/channels are carried out prior to launch and findings documented as required.
Act as the compliance function’s risk management champion.
Prepare monthly compliance reports meticulously detailing key AML/CFT and sanctions program matters.
Ensure own compliance with the Bank’s code of conduct which includes but not limited to adhering to AML/CFT requirements.
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Qualifications, Education and Competencies
A Bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline.
Professional qualification or training in risk management or compliance.
A Master’s degree or membership of a professional body in a relevant field will be an added advantage.
At least five years’ experience in Banking or financial consultancy services, three of which are associated with risk management, compliance, or finance.
At least two years or supervisory experience or an equivalent experience shall be an added advantage.
A proactive attitude, with the ability to maintain the highest professional standards to ensure the bank is not in a position of risk.
Ability to build supportive relationships with diverse groups/stakeholders across the bank.
Make commercial business decisions and is resilient in the face of resistance.
Credibility, professionalism, and confidence to implement best practice.
Ability to work with the business to achieve its goals within the relevant regulatory regimes.
Ability to consistently demonstrate initiative and confidence in day-to-day dealings with management.
Business Behaviours
Passion: Committed to excellence, deliver outstanding results and make a positive impact for our customers and stakeholders.
Teamwork: Collaborates, observes mutual respect and diverse perspectives to achieve shared success and deliver greater value to the Bank.
Integrity: Upholds honesty, transparency, and accountability, ensuring ethical practices in every action.
Innovation: Embraces creativity and forward-thinking, continually seek innovative solutions to enhance customer experience and drive business growth.
How to Apply
The following documents should accompany the application: Cover letter, Detailed CV, and Copies of academic documents all as one file.
Online applications addressed to Chief Human Resource Officer, PostBank Uganda.
Send application to hr@postbank.co.ug with job title as subject.
Deadline: 22nd April 2025 by 5.00pm
