About this role
Job Description
The AML Specialist is responsible for identifying, assessing, and mitigating financial crime risks through customer due diligence, transaction monitoring, investigations, and regulatory reporting, while ensuring compliance with AML, CFT, and CPF requirements.Are you someone who can
• Collaborate with Law enforcement agencies to deal with fraud and/or security related matters involving the bank within agreed timelines. • Provide compliance reports in order to proactively identify and communicate compliance status and concerns by ensuring that the necessary deadlines are adhered to internally and externally. • Monitor status of compliance within the business, as per criteria within policies and procedures. • Conduct investigations into alerts and cases, gathering evidence, and preparing detailed investigations reports for regulatory authorities and internally. • Assist in the development and review of AML/CFT/CPF policies, standards and procedures. • Conduct risk assessment of customers, products, and delivery channels to identify potential vulnerabilities and compliance gaps • Promote teamwork and inclusivity amongst team members and demonstrates behaviours that respect diversity.
You will be an ideal candidate if you
• Have a Degree in Risk Management, Economics, Forensic Accounting, Data Analytics, IT or any other relevant degree. • Have 3 years’ experience in financial services. AML compliance specific experience is preferred. • Have investigative techniques and intelligence gathering and analysis. • Have general understanding of marketplace AML issues, suspicious activity monitoring systems and data analytical tools.
Important Closing Date Note
Take note that applications will not be accepted on the below date and onwards, kindly submit applications ahead of the closing date indicated below. 11/09/26 All appointments will be made in line with FirstRand Group’s Employment Equity plan. The Bank supports the recruitment and advancement of individuals with disabilities. In order for us to fulfill this purpose, candidates can disclose their disability information on a voluntary basis. The Bank will keep this information confidential unless we are required by law to disclose this information to other parties.