Job Description

We are seeking a Compliance Specialist to give guidance and direction on complex financial services, designated non financial businesses and professions and related matters to Supervisory Bodies, regulated institutions and relevant stakeholders in the Financial Services and Non-Financial sectors on matters related to anti-money laundering (AML),counter- terrorism financing(CFT) and counter- proliferation finance(CPF)

BASIC JOB DESCRIPTION

• Engage with internal and external stakeholders (up to Executive level) to ensure compliance with the FIC Act, exchange information, provide advice, solutions and solve queries, related to highly complex matters which require new compliance solutions where expert knowledge of industry and guidance is requested
• Provide written / verbal testimony in administrative and criminal proceedings where required
• Respond to highly complex compliance queries where required
• Present to stakeholders on highly complex matters e.g. JSE members, and provide expert input into written material
• Provide expert advice on highly complex guidance products, including directives, as well as interpretation issues
• Identify and provide expert advice and solutions related to the ML,TF and PF risks at the national, industry/sector and entity risk assessment levels
• Provide advice on research methodology and lead research in respect of risk based approach and other complex compliance areas
• Conceptualize and facilitate the development and implementation of data systems, reporting tools, and the integration of data
• Engage with external reporters who have complex business systems, to facilitate registration and reporting requirements
• Assist with formulation of new solutions related to compliance monitoring
• Quality assures departmental output in area of expertise to ensure products are technically correct
• Assist the department to develop long term strategy within area of expertise

REQUIRED MINIMUM WORK EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS

• A Relevant University degree and working towards Post-Graduate (e.g. LLB, BCOM or Information Systems)
• Post graduate Compliance Management qualification. (CAMS certification preferred).
• Minimum 10 years in a relevant field i.e in application of compliance/ risk methodologies.
• 8 years must in the AML/CFT environment.

Should you meet the above requirements, please upload your CV to our website www.hslabour.co.za. [CVS VIA EMAIL WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED]

All suitably qualified candidates are encouraged to apply and will be considered. Our client applies the principles of employment equity as per National legislation and policy guidelines and will consider designated groups in line with these requirements.
Shortlisted candidates will be required to go through background screening and assessments.

For more information please contact:

Chelsea Titus

H&S Recruitment, HR & Outsourcing Specialists