Branch Compliance Officer

Company Description

Standard Bank Group is a leading Africa-focused financial services group, and an innovative player on the global stage, that offers a variety of career-enhancing opportunities – plus the chance to work alongside some of the sector’s most talented, motivated professionals. Our clients range from individuals, to businesses of all sizes, high net worth families and large multinational corporates and institutions. We’re passionate about creating growth in Africa. Bringing true, meaningful value to our clients and the communities we serve and creating a real sense of purpose for you.

Job Description

Ensuring compliance with the relevant Anti-Money Laundering and Combating the Financing of Terrorist (AML/CFT) and legislations governing related activities within the branch/cluster. To manage and support the Bank’s compliance risk management strategy by monitoring and enforcing regulatory compliance and compliance with the Bank’s laid down rules within the branch/cluster. Timely resolution of compliance issues emanating from the branch/cluster in line with all applicable regulatory requirements and internal policies and liaising with the Head Office as necessary. Support the implementation of all applicable Compliance and AML/CFT programs at the branch/cluster level

• Ensure all compliance reports are timely prepared timely, are adequate and appropriately documented.
• Submit monthly reports on compliance status of the branch/cluster, compliance breaches & issues as part of monthly Branch Compliance report.
• Report the compliance issues raised in the branches under purview and initiatives implemented.
• Report on KYC monitoring review and raise critical exceptions.
• Liaising with applicable regulators, Law enforcement agencies and other Governmental bodies and ensure good relationships with the same.
• Conduct visits (where necessary) to regulators/law enforcement agencies to improve and manage relationships.
• Achieve zero infringement of processing letters from LEA within stipulated time.
• Proactively engage business on identified or perceived compliance/regulatory risk issues and proffer solutions for effective management.
• Collaborate with business and provide compliance risk management guidance during the strategy planning and review sessions

Qualifications

• BSc Social Science or related field.
• Relevant professional certification can be an added advantage

Experience:

• In depth knowledge and understanding of applicable regulations as well as internal compliance related policies and procedures.
• Understanding of the nature of the business and products in the banking environment.
• Ability to take the understanding of business needs and operations and to translate it into risk management solutions.

Additional Information

Behavioural Competencies:

• Articulating Information
• Challenging Ideas
• Convincing People
• Developing Strategies
• Embracing Change
• Empowering Individuals
• Exploring Possibilities
• Interacting with People
• Interpreting Data
• Making Decisions
• Providing Insights
• Upholding Standards

Technical Competencies:

• Evaluation of Internal Controls
• Financial Acumen
• Financial Industry Regulatory Framework
• Legal Compliance
• Process Governance
• Risk Awareness