Aml Compliance Officer, French And\Or Portuguese Speakers – Johannesburg, South Africa

Western Union; Gauteng; Hybrid; ZAR 400 000 - 600 000; Full time

Job summary

A global money services company is seeking an AML Compliance Officer in Johannesburg, South Africa. The role involves supporting compliance with anti-money laundering laws and requires candidates to possess a bachelor's degree and at least 2 years of experience in the financial industry. Skills in analysis, presentation, and organizational management are crucial. This position offers hybrid work arrangements, with competitive pay and opportunities for professional growth.

Benefits

Short-term incentives

Health insurance options

Accident and life insurance

Access to development platforms

Qualifications

• At least 2 years' experience in a similar position within the financial industry.
• Previous experience with South African Reserve Bank regulations.
• Proficiency in French and/or Portuguese is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Support compliance with anti-money laundering laws.
• Perform duties assigned by the regional manager.
• Draft clear and professional reports.

Skills

Detail oriented

Excellent computer skills

Very good presentation skills

Analysis and problem-solving skills

Excellent organizational skills

Ability to articulate information

Fluent in English

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Law, Finance, Accounting, or Economics

Job description

AML Compliance Officer

cutting-edge it's time to join Western Union as an AML Compliance Officer.

As an AML Compliance Officer, you will be responsible for supporting Western Union (WU), its affiliates, agents and sub-agents' efforts in complying with anti-money laundering laws as they apply to Money Services Businesses.

This position is based in Johannesburg, South Africa.

Role Responsibilities

• Perform other duties as assigned by the manager of the region: GDD-FIU-FRM referrals and escalations, agents reviews, regulatory outreach.

Role Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in any field of the following: Business Administration, Law, Finance, Accounting, Economics with proven work experience within the financial services industry / Risk, Audit or Internal Control.
• At least 2 years' experience in a similar position within a financial industry or as a compliance officer and / or Risk, Audit and internal controller.
• Previous experience with South African Reserve Bank and Exchange Control Regulations.
• Fluent in English.
• Proficiency in French and / or Portuguese is a plus.
• Detail oriented, excellent computer skills with all common MS Office programs.
• Very good presentation skills.
• Ability to operate multi-nationally with internal business partners and Agents.
• Ability to work in a self-directed and remote environment.
• Demonstrated ability to draft clear and professional reports and other documents of legal, compliance and business nature.
• Excellent analysis and problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work with confidential information.
• Ability to facilitate the collection of information through interviews, meetings, etc.
• Ability to articulate, communicate information to various audiences verbally and in writing.
• Excellent organizational skills, including time management, record keeping, self-scheduling, and follow-up.
• Demonstrated ability to handle multiple priorities in a dynamic environment.
• Ability to Travel abroad.

have plenty of opportunities to learn new skills and build a career, as well as receive a great compensation package.

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Benefits

Learn more about our purpose and people at Benefits You will also have access to short-term incentives, multiple health insurance options, accident and life insurance, and access to best-in-class development platforms, to name a few (Please see the location-specific benefits below and note that your Recruiter may share additional role-specific benefits during your interview process or in an offer of employment.

South Africa Specific Benefits

Our Hybrid Work Model categorizes each role into one of three categories.

Western Union has determined the category of this role to be Hybrid.

This is defined as a flexible working arrangement that enables employees to divide their time between working from home and working from an office location.

The expectation is to work from the office at least three days a week.