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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Provide guidance and direction on complex financial services, designated non financial businesses and professions and related matters to Supervisory Bodies, regulated institutions and relevant stakeholders in the Financial Servicesand Non-Financial sectors on matters related to anti-money laundering (AML),counter- terrorism financing(CFT) and counter- proliferation finance(CPF) in accordance with the Financial Intelligence Centre Act, (FIC Act).
KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS:
Engage with internal and external stakeholders (up to Executive level) to ensure compliance with the FIC Act, exchange information, provide advice, solutions and solve queries, related to highly complex matters which require new compliance solutions where expert knowledge of industry and guidance is requested
Provide written / verbal testimony in administrative and criminal proceedings where required
Respond to highly complex compliance queries where required
Present to stakeholders on highly complex matters e.g. JSE members, and provide expert input into written material
Provide expert advice on highly complex guidance products, including directives, as well as interpretation issues
Identify and provide expert advice and solutions related to the ML,TF and PF risks at the national, industry/sector and entity risk assessment levels
Provide advice on research methodology and lead research in respect of risk based approach and other complex compliance areas
Conceptualise and facilitate the development and implementation of data systems, reporting tools, and the integration of data within the FIC
Engage with external reporters who have complex business systems, to facilitate registration and reporting requirements
Assist with formulation of new solutions related to compliance monitoring
Quality assures departmental output in area of expertise to ensure products are technically correct
Assist the department to develop long term strategy within area of expertise
EDUCATION, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:
A Relevant University degree and working towards Post-Graduate (e.g. LLB, BCOM or Information Systems)
Post graduate Compliance Management qualification. (CAMS certification preferred).
Minimum 10 years in a relevant field i.e in application of compliance/ risk methodologies.