Team Leader, Financial Crime Management Unit

Standard Bank Offshore is the offshore arm of the Standard Bank Group, a leading Africa focused financial services group, and an innovative player on the global stage. Our international Banking, Lending, Investment, Fiduciary and Wealth Management services   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 and SBO is perfectly positioned to support the growth of our organisation from our office in the Isle of Man, Jersey, London, MAUs and South Africa. Bringing true, meaningful value to our clients and the communities we serve and creating a real sense of purpose for you.

NOTE: This role is not open to Relocation or Sponsorship. Isle of Man residents are eligible to apply.

To lead a team of analysts to ensure the team is operating effectively & efficiently in order to reduce the risk of organisations' products & services being used for money laundering & terrorist related activities. Provide assurance to relevant stakeholders that the bank is adhering to all relevant legislation & regulations therefore mitigating the potential for operational losses, fines, penalties or reputational damage to the organisation.

Minimum Qualification: 

• Diploma in Risk Management (Required)
• First Degree in Risk Management (Preferred)

Experience Required :

• 3 - 4 years experience in Compliance
• Bank processes, products and systems. Different stakeholders at different levels, internal and external. MS Office, Teams and other collaboration tools.
• The realm of Anti-Fraud, -Bribery, -Market Abuse, -Money Laundering and Combatting Financing of Terrorism Surveillance, Analytics and Investigation.

Key Outputs :

• Collaborate with the Financial Intelligence Centre (FIC) to address large scale or sensitive financial crimes, as they relate to specific requests issued by the FIC.
• Conduct integrated statistical analysis and data analytics based on the reports and outputs generated by the team and generate monthly team reports which indicate performance, challenges and productivity.
• Continuously maintain an understanding of policies, processes, procedures & systems and review said with the view to find better ways to execute tasks, improve systems, improve training material, improve MLS performance and to influence Group Standards.
• Coordinate the team in the periodic and ad-hoc system, process or data related reviews (e.g. rule tuning, systems verification, transaction monitoring, bank data testing, quality assurance reviews) as per the respective plans.
• Deliver holistically on all the regulatory and internal reporting requirements. Oversee the compilation of reports covering findings, conclusions, recommendations and to inform next steps. Oversee the preparation of statistics, dashboards and information for both internal stakeholders and Regulators. Submit reports and Management Information to the line manager for use by the relevant steering committee.

Behavioural Competencies:

• Articulating Information
• Checking Things
• Convincing People
• Developing Expertise
• Directing People
• Embracing Change

Technical Competencies:

• Compliance
• Financial Industry Regulatory Framework
• Legal Compliance
• Promote Good Governance, Risk & Control
• Research & Information Gathering
• Risk Management

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