About this Financial Crime Operations Supervisor role at Absa
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Job Summary
The Financial Crime Compliance Senior Officer (BA4) reports to the Head Financial Crime Compliance and is responsible for executing and driving the operational aspects of compliance Transaction Monitoring activities. The role ensures that the organization adheres to all relevant anti-money laundering (AML), counter-terrorist financing (CTF), and broader financial crime regulations. This includes conducting monitoring reviews, supporting investigations, and ensuring timely escalation and remediation of identified issues.Job Description
Key Accountabilities:
• Attention to Detail: Ensures accuracy and thoroughness in all monitoring tasks;
• Proactive Problem Solving: Anticipates compliance challenges and develops effective solutions.
• Tolerance for Ambiguity: Navigates uncertain regulatory environments effectively;
Compliance Monitoring and Auditing:
• Develop Mitigation Strategies: Assist in developing and implementing strategies to mitigate identified compliance risks;
• Proactive Problem Solving: Anticipates compliance challenges and develops effective solutions;
• Execute monitoring plans, conduct compliance reviews and audits, ensure accuracy and thoroughness in all monitoring tasks;
Risk Assessment and Management:
• Identify and assess compliance risks, assist in developing and implementing mitigation strategies.
• Prepare and maintain accurate compliance reports and documentation for internal and external stakeholders;
• Support communication with business units, provide guidance on compliance matters, and escalate issues as needed;
Reporting and Documentation:
Assist in the implementation of compliance initiatives and support the manager in strategic projects.
• Tolerance for Ambiguity: Navigates uncertain regulatory environments effectively.
Education
Higher Diplomas: Law (Required)