Regional Head, Financial Crime Compliance - Africa Regions at Standard Bank Group

Job Description

• Within the Group entities operating in the Southern Africa Region (the Business Area), oversee the implementation of Group Financial Crime Compliance Policies, Standards and Procedures. To oversee the implementation of the GFCC Africa Regions Strategy. To provide specialist guidance and advice, and address specific awareness and training needs. This is essential to ensure that the business area is conducting business in a compliant manner to avoid operational losses, fines, penalties or reputational damage.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification in law, risk management or relevant field of study 
• Post Graduate Degree will be considered as an advantage 

Experience Required
Group Anti Financial Crime
Compliance

• 5-7 years - Financial crime compliance (FCC) experience in the banking/ financial industry. Embedment/oversight of FCC framework implementation. FCC guidance/ advisory. Risk assessments/ risk-based approach. Strategic planning/ operationalisation. Management. Banking Products, Processes, Data/ Systems.
• 5-7 years - The role requires a leader seasoned and expert in Compliance with profound knowledge of the full dimensions of the field, but deep expertise in the relevant area of specialisation. Regulatory environment savvy, a proven track record in influencing seasoned leaders and employees across multiple countries and business areas, to effectively implement compliance frameworks.

Additional Information

Behavioural Competencies:

• Convincing People
• Developing Expertise
• Developing Strategies
• Directing People
• Embracing Change
• Empowering Individuals

Technical Competencies:

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