Bank Windhoek is recruiting a AML Surveillance Analyst II (m/f), to be based in Windhoek, Namibia.
Description
- The AML Surveillance Analyst II will work as part of the AML Compliance team, assisting in effective implementation of Bank Windhoek’s AML/CFT/CPF framework, managing, and maintaining the organization’s obligations as it relates to the rolling out the AML/CTF/CPF programme and reporting of money laundering activities
Duties
- Responsible for managing the AML Surveillance Analyst I
- Provide data for use in drafting reports for the relevant governance committees
- Monitor and provide specialist advisory services to Business Units in respect of AML/CFT/CPF Compliance
- Develop and execute AML/CFT/CPF training face-to-face training for staff in various business units
- Regularly attend industry meetings such as FIC meetings, BAN Compliance Subcommittee meetings, FIC workshops etc.
- Attend to queries as required by the Financial Intelligence Centre (FIC) and Bank of Namibia (BoN) or relevant Law Enforcement Agencies (LEAs)
- Conducting Bank Windhoek’s ML/TF/PF RISKS:
- Conduct periodic ML/TF/PF risk assessment for Bank Windhoek ‘s new and existing products/services, applications, delivery channels and geographical locations
- Regulatory Engagement:
- Maintain a sound relationship with the FIC
- Timeously attend to queries as required by the Financial Intelligence Centre (FIC) and Bank of Namibia (BoN) or relevant Law Enforcement Agencies (LEAs)
- AML/CFT/CPF Reporting:
- Perform validation of CTR/EFT/IFT XML reports before submission to the FIC, ensure timeous submission and monitor the statistics of reports
- Timely submission of STR/SAR/AIF reports
- Timely submission of the Quarterly Directive 01 of 2016 reports to the FIC.
- Implementing of AML/CFT/CPF AML Compliance Program:
- Improve, maintain and monitor changes to the related Bank Windhoek’s AML/CTF/CPF policies and procedures
- Monitoring of client and transaction screening applications:
- Monitor the alerts volumes in Siron AML analysis/Siron Embargo and Siron KYC applications
- Periodically review alerts closed by AML analysts in the Siron AML analysis module
- Competencies required:
- Deciding and Initiating Action
- Adhering to principles & values
- Applying Expertise and Technology
- Analyzing
- Learning & Researching
- Planning and Organising
- Presenting and Communicating Information
Requisites
- At least 3 years’ experience in Anti Money Laundering, Compliance, Legal, or audit fields preferably in a banking environment
- At least 2 years in a management capacity
- Certification in a professional association such as the Association of Certified Anti Money Laundering
- Specialists (ACAMS) or Compliance Institute in South Africa (CISA) would be a distinct advantage
- Qualifications Required:
- Bachelor’s degree in Commerce/Law/Audit or equivalent
- Degree/Diploma in Compliance Management/Risk Management or related field will be a distinct advantage
Notes
- Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted