Manager AML, CFT, CPF, Sanctions & Excon Assurance

Nedbank; South Africa; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 800,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial institution in Johannesburg is seeking a Regulatory Compliance Consultant. This role involves managing risk-based assurance activities related to Anti-Money Laundering and ensuring compliance across the Group. The ideal candidate will have strong people management experience in risk management and be adept at stakeholder engagement. Competitive compensation is offered.

Qualifications

• 5-8 years people management experience.
• 5 years' experience in Risk Management of AML, CFT and Sanctions.
• Experience in interacting with senior levels of management.

Responsibilities

• Provide Regulatory and Risk Assurance through reviews.
• Conduct oversight and prepare governance reports.
• Liaise with stakeholders for recommendations on controls.
• Manage and develop the team, ensuring performance management.

Skills

Risk Management

Stakeholder Engagement

Team Leadership

Communication

Analytical Skills

Education

B Comm/ Relevant law degree

Honour's Degree

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Job Details

Requisition Details & Talent Acquisition Consultant

REQ 141660 Thembi Mtshali

Location: Johannesburg

Closing Date: 16 September 2025

Job Family: Risk, Audit and Compliance

Career Stream: Regulatory Compliance

Leadership Pipeline: Manage Others (MO)

Job Purpose

To conduct, manage and oversee risk-based, coordinated assurance activities relating to Anti-Money Laundering (AML), Countering the Financing of Terrorism (CFT), Counter Proliferation Financing (CPF), Sanctions, and Exchange Control. The role requires that all regulatory and risk management requirements are effectively monitored, reported, and managed across the Group, thereby supporting compliance, effective risk management, supporting governance, and mitigating regulatory risk.

Job Responsibilities

1. Provide Regulatory and Risk Assurance • Deliver independent as well as support coordinated assurance activities on the adequacy and effectiveness of AML, CFT, CPF, Sanctions, and Exchange Control risk management controls through reviews, monitoring plans, and oversight of Enterprise Risk Management Framework requirements, procedures, and systems.
2. Conduct Risk Reviews, Oversight and Reporting in line with Coordinated assurance requirements • Perform oversight in line with annual monitoring plans, identify control gaps, highlight risks, and prepare and provide input to reports with recommendations, corrective actions, and assurance for governance forums and stakeholders.
3. Stakeholder Engagement and Advisory • Liaise with internal and external stakeholders to clarify expectations, provide feedback on review outcomes, and offer recommendations for strengthening controls and ensuring regulatory compliance and effective risk management.
4. Corrective and Remedial Oversight • Assess the implementation of corrective or remedial actions from reviews and audits, provide pre implementation assurance closure on effectiveness, and support submissions for regulatory inspections.
5. Team Leadership and People Management • Manage and develop the team across the HR value chain, including recruitment, performance management, retention of critical staff, succession planning, and talent development.
6. Training and Capability Development • Identify and facilitate training initiatives to enhance personal and team capability, ensure ongoing learning, and keep abreast of regulatory and industry developments.
7. Culture, Values, and Knowledge Sharing • Promote Nedbank's Vision and Values by building a culture of compliance, sharing expertise, supporting social responsibility initiatives, and fostering collaborative stakeholder relationships.
8. Continuous Improvement and Value Creation • Identify opportunities to improve risk management controls, recommend enhancements, and implement effective ways to strengthen governance and add value across the Group.

Essential Qualifications

• B Comm/ Relevant law degree
• Honour's Degree

Minimum Experience

• 5-8 years people management experience
• 5 years' experience in Risk Management of AML, CFT and Sanctions and Exchange Control.

Types of Exposures

• Manager of others
• Interacting with senior levels of management
• Influencing stakeholders to obtain buy-in for concepts and ideas
• Analysing situations or data that requires an in-depth evaluation of multiple factors; Communicating complex information orally; Communicating complex written information; Communicating standards to others; Conducting root cause analysis; Conducting gap analysis; Monitoring adherence and compliance; Identifying business

Technical / Professional Knowledge

• MS Office
• Business Acumen
• Governance, Risk and Controls
• Communication Strategies
• Business Reporting Skills
• Industry Trends Assurance

Behavioural Competencies

• Creating a Culture of Trust
• Execution
• Influencing
• Coaching
• Aligning Performance for Success
• Building Networks
• Delegation and Empowerment

Disclaimer

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