Head, Financial Crime Oversight & Integration, AR & Offshore at Standard Bank Group

Job Description

• To strategically lead and shape the Group Anti-Financial Crime strategy for Africa Regions and Offshore, proactively addressing the unique risk landscape and enabling sustainable business growth. Provides strategic oversight and governance, aligning the GAFC framework with country and business unit strategies to ensure effective implementation, consistent risk mitigation, and adaptation to local regulations while fostering a culture of compliance and ethical conduct across all AR countries.

Qualifications

• Type of Qualification: Post Graduate Degree
• Field of Study: Legal, Risk Management

Experience Required

• Group Anti Financial Crime
• Compliance
• More than 10 years
• Experience in conducting risk assessments and developing mitigation strategies. Experience in managing and developing teams of compliance professionals. Experience in working with technology solutions for AFC compliance. Experience in financial services, preferably in a large, complex organisation. Experience in providing expert guidance and support to senior management on AFC matters.
• More than 10 years
• Minimum of 13 years of experience in financial crime compliance, with a focus on AML/KYC, sanctions, anti-bribery and corruption, and fraud prevention. Significant experience (5+ years) in a leadership role with responsibility for overseeing AFC implementation across multiple countries or regions, preferably in Africa. Proven experience in developing and implementing AFC strategies, frameworks, and policies. Demonstrated experience in working with regulatory bodies.

Additional Information

Behavioural Competencies:

• Challenging Ideas
• Convincing People
• Developing Expertise
• Developing Strategies
• Directing People
• Embracing Change
• Empowering Individuals
• Exploring Possibilities
• Making Decisions
• Providing Insights
• Upholding Standards
• Valuing Individuals

Technical Competencies:

• Compliance
• Financial Industry Regulatory Framework
• Promote Good Governance, Risk & Control
• Risk Management
• Strategic Planning and Reporting
• Strategy Definition