Specialist : Compliance - Relationship Sanctions

Absa Group Limited; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial institution is seeking a Specialist in Compliance with expertise in sanctions. The role involves monitoring transactions, managing relationships with stakeholders, and ensuring regulatory compliance. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree and 2-4 years of relevant experience in compliance, along with strong analytical skills. This is a chance to contribute to sound compliance services within the operations of the organization.

Qualifications

• 2–4 years of experience in sanctions screening, AML, or financial crime compliance.
• Knowledge of international sanctions regimes (UN, OFAC, EU).
• Experience in banking operations or payment processing is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and review payment transactions flagged by the sanctions screening system.
• Liaise with internal stakeholders to resolve payment holds.
• Ensure sound compliance guidance is provided regarding regulations.

Skills

Strong analytical and investigative skills

Data analytics

High attention to detail and accuracy

Excellent written and verbal communication

Integrity and discretion

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Law, Risk, or related field

Bachelor's Degrees and Advanced Diplomas in Business, Commerce and Management Studies

Job description

Job title: Specialist : Compliance - Relationship Sanctions

Job Location: Gauteng, Johannesburg

Deadline: December 31, 2025

Job Summary

To provide specialist advice and support in area of specialisation enabling the provision of sound compliance services.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor and review payment transactions flagged by the sanctions screening system. Investigate potential matches and determine whether they are true hits or false positives
• Stakeholder Relationship Management and involvement on a business, regulator, and industry level.
• Liaise with internal stakeholders (Operations, Compliance, Legal) to resolve payment holds.
• Ensure commercially sound Compliance guidance and support is provided in respect of applicable regulations and Policy requirements.
• Endeavoring to find solutions to ensure compliance as well as the continuation of business.
• Assist in regulatory reporting and audit preparation
• Support system testing and tuning to improve screening efficiency and reduce false positives.
• Maintain accurate records of investigations and decisions.
• Investigate and review business process and systems application to enhance risk insights.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Law, Risk, or related field.
• 2–4 years of experience in sanctions screening, AML, or financial crime compliance.
• Knowledge of international sanctions regimes (UN, OFAC, EU).
• Experience in banking operations or payment processing is advantageous.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong analytical and investigative skills.
• Data analytics
• High attention to detail and accuracy.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Integrity and discretion in handling sensitive information.

Education

• Bachelor`s Degrees and Advanced Diplomas : Business, Commerce and Management Studies (Required)

End Date : August 21, 2025