Senior Financial Crime Compliance Manager - Africa Market Expert

Job description

Overview

The position of Senior Financial Crime Compliance Manager - Africa Market Expert is an important part of our Financial Crime Compliance (FCC) team in the UK, with a focus on clients connected to African markets.

Key tasks

• Conducting due diligence checks for new and existing clients, with a focus on connections to African markets.
• Identifying, assessing, and mitigating risks in the area of financial crime to ensure that robust controls are in place.
• Preparation of clear, comprehensive written analyses and risk assessments for senior management, auditors, and regulatory authorities.
• Collaborate with customer relationship officers and senior management to resolve issues and achieve satisfactory outcomes.
• Providing expertise and advice to improve the regulatory framework for financial crime compliance.
• Supporting and promoting junior analysts to assist their professional development.
• Participation in investigations in the area of financial crime and support for project work as required.
• Advising first line of defense functions on issues related to KYC and financial crime risks.
• Updating knowledge of relevant laws, regulations, and industry best practices.
• Supporting the Head of Financial Crime Advisory, the Deputy Money Laundering Officer, and the Money Laundering Officer as needed.

Requirements

• At least seven years of experience in the field of financial crime, preferably in a private bank or similar financial institution.
• Deep understanding of the legal and regulatory framework for KYC, AML, sanctions, tax evasion/avoidance, and terrorist financing.
• Strong expertise in financial crime risks and typologies, particularly in the African region.
• Proven ability to produce clear, accurate, and regulatory-compliant reports on customer risks.
• Strong analytical skills and investigative mind, with the ability to synthesize information from various sources and draw meaningful conclusions.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and oral.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• A relevant qualification in the field of financial crime (e.g., ICA, ACAMS) is an advantage.
• Language skills in the African region are an advantage.

Personal skills

• Passion for research and problem solving.
• Ability to work independently and take responsibility.
• Strong team player with leadership qualities.
• Self-motivated, proactive, and able to work independently.
• Demonstrate sensitivity, tact, and diplomacy in all communications.

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Corporate values

• Accountability: Taking responsibility for tasks and challenges.
• Hands-on: Proactive in order to deliver high-quality results as quickly as possible.
• Passionate: Commitment and striving for excellence.
• Solution-oriented: Focus on customer results and fair treatment of customers.
• Partnership: Promoting cooperation and teamwork.