The role is mainly responsible for supporting the Manager Compliance in the implementation of
the Society’s AML/CFT policies, procedures, compliance programmes and the internal KYC
management and ensure standardization of execution within the Society. The role is also
responsible for Conducting AML/CFT Training to all staff of the Society in-line with the AML/CFT
compliance programme.
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES
1. Customer Centricity and Stakeholder Engagement
- Maintain good relationships with all internal and external AML compliance stakeholders;
Provide training to all staff members of the Society on AML/CFT
Follow up all on AML inspection reports from regulators ensuring that all exceptions raised
are attended to;
2. AML/CFT Compliance and Program Administration
- Monitor SBS AML compliance with statutory legislation and regulatory requirements as well
as Best International Practices on Anti-Money Laundering and the Prevention of the
Financing of Terrorism - Monitor compliance with AML/CFT requirements; in particular, account activity reviews and
conducts investigations to identify unusual suspicious activities - Evaluate and communicate new laws and regulations and stay abreast of all legislative and
regulatory developments relating to AML/CFT, both at local and international levels - Assist management in reviewing the AML/CFT compliance risk management framework by
performing periodic compliance tests on the AML/CFT program
KYC Administration
- Develop, reviews and administrates adherence to know-your-customer processes
- Administration and review of Client Risk Scoring, Client Identification and KYC
documentation oversight requirements. - Review suspicious activity that has been investigated and concluded as reportable and file
STRs to the Eswatini Financial Intelligence Unit (EFIU) in accordance with regulatory
requirements; - Performs in-depth due diligence investigation into suspicious activity
QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelors of Commerce Degree in Economics, law or degree in any other related discipline;
- Diploma in Money Laundering or professional certification in Money Laundering would be an
added advantage - Admission to a Professional body (Law Society, Institute of Accountants);
EXPERIENCE
- Minimum of five (5) years Compliance and Anti-Money Laundering related experience,
- At least three (3) years’ experience in a banking environment
- Good understanding of Risk, Governance practices and procedures
KEY COMPETENCIES
- Excellent analytical skills and ability to maintain systems for prevention of ML/CFT
- Knowledge and understanding of both Eswatini and international regulatory requirements on
AML/CFT - High level of confidentiality and integrity
- Attention to detail
- Strong organizational and administrative skills
- Ability to assess AML related risks
OUR OFFER
We offer a competitive package commensurate with skills and experience