AML, CFT, CPF, Sanctions and Excon Solutions Specialist

Nedbank; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,400,000; Full time

Job summary

Nedbank is seeking a seasoned Business Analyst / Product Owner in Risk, Audit and Compliance to drive AML, CFT, CPF, Sanctions and Excon risk initiatives. You will lead strategic direction, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and ensure solutions align with regulatory expectations.

Required 7–10 years in banking or regulatory compliance, with strong AML knowledge and outcomes-focused mindset. A background in information systems and IT governance is preferred.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of AML regulatory frameworks and compliance practice.
• Experience with product management principles and SDLC.
• A strong data analysis mindset and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Develop and influence strategic direction of AML/TF/PF, Sanctions and Excon risk initiatives.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and stakeholders; communicate effectively.
• Identify business impacts and propose mitigating actions.
• Provide input into vendor engagements, roadmaps, and solution enhancements.
• Monitor performance, improve alert quality, and ensure regulatory alignment.

Skills

AML regulations

SDLC

Data analysis

Stakeholder communication

Education

Information Systems / IT honours degree

BCom Information Technology

BA Diploma

Tools

ACAMS certification

Regulatory reporting tools

Job description

Requisition Details and Talent Acquisition Contact

Job Family

Risk, Audit and Compliance

Manage Self: Professional (MSP)

Job Purpose

• To play a critical role in ensuring the successful development and delivery of high-quality Anti-Money Laundering (AML), Counter Terrorist Financing (CFT), Counter Proliferation Financing (CPF), Sanctions and Exchange Control (Excon) solutions aligned to Strategy.

Job Responsibilities

• Develop, influence, and enhance the strategic direction of ML, TF, PF, Sanctions and Excon risk initiatives by providing constructive input into vendor engagements, roadmaps, solution enhancements, process improvements, system integration updates etc.
• Have a deep understanding of needs, strong business acumen, and effective communication skills to collaborate with cross-functional teams.
• Identify where the solution would impact the business and propose the appropriate mitigating actions.
• Facilitate priority setting, project selection and integration in the organisation by providing guiding principles to maximise the value delivered to stakeholders.
• Provide strategic view of various systems and ensure alignment with emerging technologies and possible recommendation of new technologies.
• Improve the solution performance, alert quality, and risk coverage for AML Solutions [MM1.1]in line with regulatory, Nedbank Group Risk and stakeholder expectations.
• Optimise existing AML solutions within the Regulatory Compliance environment.
• Monitor and evaluate competitive offerings that could change the regulatory compliance landscape.
• Provide input into product selection as per industry trends.
• Incorporate appropriate industry best practice to optimise business outputs.
• Strong ability to troubleshoot and resolve data issues
• Identify, analyse, and interpret trends or patterns in complex data sets

Essential Qualifications - NQF Level

• Information Systems / Information Technology Qualifications/Honour’s Degree

Preferred Qualification

• BCom Information Technology
• BA Diploma

Preferred Certifications

• Associated Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist (ACAMS) or Anti - Money Laundering certification
• Relevant Business Analysis Certifications
• Relevant Data Analysis Certifications

Minimum Experience Level

• 7 - 10 years’ experience as a Business Analyst, Product Owner, or similar role preferably within banking, financial services or regulatory compliance sectors
• Strong knowledge of AML regulatory frameworks and compliance practice

Technical / Professional Knowledge

• Knowledge of AML regulatory frameworks and compliance practice
• Principles of product management
• System Development Life cycle (SDLC)
• Has experience on large complex programmes
• IT Architecture and Business Analysis
• Excellent attention to detail
• Passionate about data and analyzing business needs
• Excellent presentation, writing, and Excel skills are a must