Officer, Compliance

Standard Bank Group; Johannesburg; Sur place; ZAR 700 000 - 1 200 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Standard Bank Group is seeking a Financial Crime Compliance professional to support the implementation of FCC policies, standards, and control frameworks across portfolios. You will provide advisory services, conduct risk assessments, and promote a strong compliance culture to minimise regulatory and reputational risks.

Responsibilities include training delivery, governance reporting, and data analysis to inform stakeholders.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years' experience in Financial Crime Compliance within banking or financial services.
• Experience in a second-line compliance or risk management environment.
• Experience in FCC advisory, risk assessments, and monitoring.

Responsabilités

• Provide FCC advisory and stakeholder support on AML, sanctions and related FCC requirements.
• Conduct FCC risk assessments across products and business lines.
• Support policy governance, reporting and data analysis for FCC.
• Deliver FCC awareness and training initiatives.
• Analyse FCC-related data and provide insights to stakeholders.

Connaissances

AML knowledge

Regulatory awareness

Stakeholder engagement

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Formation

Bachelor's degree in Business/Commerce or related field

Description du poste

Standard Bank Group is a leading Africa-focused financial services group, and an innovative player on the global stage, that offers a variety of career-enhancing opportunities – plus the chance to work alongside some of the sector’s most talented, motivated professionals. Our clients range from individuals, to businesses of all sizes, high net worth families and large multinational corporates and institutions. We’re passionate about creating growth in Africa. Bringing true, meaningful value to our clients and the communities we serve and creating a real sense of purpose for you.

Type of Qualification:

Bachelor's Degree in Business Commerce, Risk Management, Law, Compliance, or a related field.

Field of Study:

Business Commerce or Legal

Certification:

ACAMS certification or equivalent FCC qualification advantageous.

Support the Insurance and Asset Management (IAM) Financial Crime Compliance (FCC) function by supporting the implementation of FCC policies, standards, and control frameworks across portfolios and business lines. Provide specialist FCC advice, conduct risk assessments, drive awareness initiatives, and promote a strong compliance culture to ensure adherence to regulatory requirements and minimise financial crime, regulatory, operational, and reputational risks.

Experience Required

• 3-5 years' experience in Financial Crime Compliance within banking, asset management, insurance, or financial services.
• Experience in a second-line compliance or risk management environment.
• Experience in FCC advisory, risk assessments, compliance monitoring, and stakeholder engagement.

Key Responsibilities:

FCC advisory and stakeholder support

• Provide guidance on AML, CFT, CPF, sanctions and related FCC requirements.
• Act as a trusted advisor on FCC matters and emerging regulatory developments.
• Challenge business decisions and practices where financial crime risks are identified.

Risk assessment and monitoring

• Conduct FCC risk assessments across products and business lines.
• Assess the effectiveness of financial crime controls and identify gaps.
• Support the development and tracking of risk mitigation actions.

Policy, governance and reporting

• Support the implementation and enhancement of FCC policies, standards, and frameworks.
• Prepare FCC reports, management information, and governance updates.
• Analyse FCC-related data and provide insights to stakeholders.

Awareness and Training

• Identify FCC training and awareness needs.
• Deliver or coordinate FCC training initiatives.

Policy, governance and reporting

• Support the implementation and enhancement of FCC policies, standards, and frameworks.
• Prepare FCC reports, management information, and governance updates.
• Analyse FCC-related data and provide insights to stakeholders.

Technical Expertise

• Anti-Money Laundering (AML)
• Sanctions Compliance
• FCC Risk Assessments
• Regulatory Frameworks
• Risk Management and Controls
• Compliance Monitoring
• Governance and Regulatory Reporting

Key Behavioural Competencies

• Influencing and stakeholder management
• Analytical thinking and problem-solving
• Sound judgement and decision-making
• High ethical standards and attention to detail
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills
• Commitment to continuous learning and professional development