Officer, Compliance

Stanbic Bank Tanzania; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Standard Bank Group is seeking an experienced Financial Crime Compliance professional to support the IAM FCC function across portfolios and lines of business. You will provide specialist FCC advice, conduct risk assessments, and help promote a strong compliance culture to minimise financial crime and regulatory risks.

Responsibilities include advising on AML, sanctions, CPF, monitoring FCC controls, developing governance updates, and coordinating training.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Commerce, Risk Management, Law, Compliance, or related field.
• ACAMS certification or equivalent FCC qualification advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Provide FCC advisory and stakeholder support on AML, sanctions and related FCC requirements.
• Conduct FCC risk assessments across products and business lines.
• Assess effectiveness of FCC controls and track risk mitigation actions.
• Support implementation and enhancement of FCC policies, standards, and frameworks.
• Prepare FCC reports, MI, and governance updates.
• Identify FCC training needs and deliver or coordinate training.

Skills

FCC advisory

Stakeholder engagement

Risk assessment

Regulatory awareness

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree

ACAMS

Tools

ACAMS

Regulatory frameworks

Job description

Job Description

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.

Job Description

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.

Qualifications

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.

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

Additional Information

Standard Bank Group is committed to fair and inclusive employment practices. We aim to build a workforce that reflects the diversity of the communities we serve and welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds, including people with disabilities. We strive to create an environment where everyone has an equal opportunity to contribute and grow.