The Financial Intelligence Centre (FIC) exists to apply measures outlined in the Financial Intelligence Centre Act, 2001 (Act 38 of 2001), which are intended to make the financial system intolerant to abuse. The FIC does this by working towards fulfilling its mandate of assisting in identifying the proceeds of crime, combating money laundering, the financing...
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Gather open source information/material using specialised technology from various sources including the internet, dark web, deep web, social media platforms and any other platforms authorised by the FIC.
Assist in identifying user specifications for the acquisition of technical equipment needed to gather and analyse open source material relevant to the production of financial intelligence.
Assist in deployment and application of technical equipment to gather open source material as directed by the FIC over a short, medium or long term duration.
Assist in the deployment of suitable measures in the information gathering cycle to ensure FIC is not contravening section 60(1) when executing its functions under section 4 (a) of the Act.
Assist in the development and implementation of SOPs to gather and analyse open source material relevant to the production of financial intelligence
Analyse data and produce reports that are relevant to the production of timely financial intelligence
Produce reports, technical assessments or forecasts from open source information concerning AML/CFT or proceeds of crime.
Perform technical surveillance counter-measures for the FIC.
Support information gathering requirements within the department
Perform any other duties as directed
EDUCATION, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
Relevant bachelor’s degree
3-5 years’ experience in Criminology, Investigation, and Intelligence
Proven ability to understand and explain the behaviours of different types of complex organisations, from criminal syndicates to financial enterprises
Proven ability to translate complex information sets into specific recommendations that can be actioned by customers to enhance their financial intelligence operations.
Familiarity with cyber threats, defences, motivations and techniques (IT Security).