Responsibilities:

  • Responsible for the Compliance with FIA & AML as well as all applicable business regulatory frameworks and group policies;
  • Ensuring the implementation of the business Risk Matrix;
  • Performing of quality assurance in order to ensure compliance and alignment to the Risk Management and Compliance Programme (RMCP);
  • Responsible for the managing of the AML related risks;
  • Executing the responsibilities of the business AML Officer as stipulated in the respective Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and the Internal Operating Procedures (IOP);
  • Ensure customer experience decision making process at on-boarding of clients as well as proactive risk management of existing clients;
  • Maintaining of daily checks of the bank for Cash Transaction Reporting;
  • Maintaining and keeping records of reports that alert Suspicious Transactions;
  • Reviewing and updating of the IOP for the Business;
  • Reviewing and updating of the SOPs and ensuring that they are linked to the IOP of the business;
  • Preparing and facilitating the signing of the business High Risk Clients list and subsequent client due diligence are done;
  • Assist with the internal & external Audit/compliance requests;
  • Assist with the regulatory on-site & off-site inspection requests;
  • Responsible for the completing & signing-off the Enhanced Due Diligence forms/reports once all KYC has been acquired in the capacity as the Business AML Officer;
  • Attending to and reviewing of new & existing business clients queries;
  • Responsible for acquiring of the business clients KYC information and documents;
  • Ensuring that the business systems are set up in such a way to deter fraud and money laundering activities;
  • Facilitating of system training to colleagues and ensure business has access to reports for reporting purposes;
  • Conducting of AML/FIA related trainings to new & existing staff;
  • Ensuring that beneficial owners and client lists are maintained and submitted for weekly/monthly screening;
  • Ensuring that the Monthly AML Risk & Compliance Review Meetings are scheduled and relevant meeting packs are distributed in a timely manner;
  • Ensuring that the Monthly AML Risk & Compliance Review Meetings minutes are recorded and that they are shared in a timely manner;
  • Perform any other AML related functions emanating from new regulatory requirements;
  • Performing of ad-hoc reporting to Management;
  • Perform Ad-hoc/Monthly/Quarterly FIA/AML related, Risks & Compliance, and Operations related reporting to the rest of the Management;
  • Effective communication with internal and external stakeholders;
  • Provide support to the Business Administration & Operations, Investment, Business Development and the Sales & Distribution Team;
  • Collaborate effectively to achieve personal and business wide results and
  • Performing of Ad-hoc Activities as instructed by Management.

Experience and Qualifications:

  • Namibian Citizenship;.
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Investment, Economics, Finance, Commerce, Risks & Compliance Management, Project Management or Business Administration/Management is preferred
  • 4 – 6 years Investment/Unit Trust, Banking, Finance, Compliance, Risks & Project Management experience
  • Sound business knowledge, compliance & regulatory experience is advantageous
  • Computer literate
  • Strong Project Management experience
  • Advanced Microsoft Excel skills
  • Advanced Microsoft PowerPoint skills
  • Excellent numerical ability
  • Strong problem-solving and excellent time management skills
  • Excellent communication skills, both written & verbal
  • Excellent Report writing skills
  • Detail-oriented
  • Ability to work under pressure while maintaining high service levels
  • Ability to work independently
  • Strong team player

Closing Date: 14 December 2022

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