JOB PURPOSE
The purpose of the role is to perform AML/CFT compliance functions and reviewing KYC. Such functions include implementing the Bank’s AML/CFT compliance program, conducting investigations, analysis and responding to Money Laundering/ Terrorism Financing (ML/TF) cases, identifying points of compromise and potential loss.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND ACTIVITIES
Transaction Monitoring and Reviews
Collaborative Partnerships
Strengthening Risk Management
Reporting
Transaction Monitoring and Reviews
Implement adequate AML and CTF controls to ensure that all possible areas of AML & CTF concerns are covered.
Perform regular reviews of all AML & CTF controls to assess effectiveness. This includes;
Sanction and Politically Exposed Person (PEP) screening program
Transaction monitoring program
Customer and Enhanced Due Diligence program
Suspicious Activity Reporting (SAR) management program
Adverse Media mentions review program
Investigative orders management program
Collaborative Partnerships
Assist in implementing a bank-wide AML program through risk awareness training program for all staff especially on identification and reporting of suspicious transactions.
Maintain detailed knowledge of current AML regulations and keep track of developments within the AML scope, sanctions, terrorist financing issues, including policies, procedures, regulations, industry best practice, criminal typologies and developing trends.
Maintain strong working relationship with internal stakeholders to ensure that compliance issues are regularly discussed and addressed
Strengthening Risk Management
Ensure that AML procedures and processes are in line with regulatory requirements.
Proactively identify gaps in the assigned reviews, assessments, projects and follow up on implementation of agreed mitigation controls.
Monitor and track closure of management actions from the compliance reviews, regulators’ and External auditors’ reports.
Reporting
Prepare weekly, monthly and quarterly reports on the state of AML program to the MLRO
Report control weaknesses or lapses to the manager in a timely manner, recommend mitigation controls or process and policy changes and follow up implementation of agreed actions.
Execution of instructions and any other duties from the Assistant Manager Compliance/ Senior Manager Compliance, as assigned from time to time.
DECISION MAKING AUTHORITY
Closure and escalation of alerts
Suspicious transaction to be reported
Appropriate documentation for use in Suspicious Activity or Transaction supporting documents
Transactions to be marked in the system as suspicious
Customers to be updated in the blacklist
Communications to business on awareness on issues and trends noted
Appropriate remediation action on implementing the banks AML/CFT program
Training requirements for the business
Compliance activities to be monitored
High-risk accounts to be reviewed
ACADEMIC BACKGROUND
Bachelor’s Degree in Business-related course or equivalent.
Anti-Money Laundering Certification
WORK EXPERIENCE
At least 2 years’ banking experience in AML in an Enterprise Risk Management function
SKILLS & COMPETENCIES
Knowledge of money laundering techniques and regulations
Knowledge of regulatory compliance requirements and risk management principles
Demonstrable analytical skills and Experience in working with Server Query Language (SQL) and analyzing large volumes of data
Good knowledge of payment services and operations
Good Organizing and planning skills
Good knowledge of payment services and operations
Results oriented, effective communicator and a team player eager to learn and share experiences
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Applications
PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATION REQUIRED
Certification in a professional association such as the Association of Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialists (ACAMS)
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sidianbank.co.ke
