Job Opportunities at Financial Intelligence Centre (FIC)

JOB PURPOSE 

• Implement and manage security controls to prevent unauthorised access to FIC data and infrastructure and to protect against Cyber Security threats and attacks.

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS:

•     Conduct reviews of all systems to ensure that effective IT (Information Technology) security controls consistent with policies are in place for each system.
•     Advocating security and security practices throughout the organisation.
•     Provide input into drafting and implementing security policies and procedures. 
•     Assist in planning and testing upgrades on all security-related infrastructure.
•     Participate in penetration testing.
•     Participate in IT Security awareness training on a regular basis.
•     Identify and implement solutions to help neutralize security vulnerabilities.
•     Monitor systems for irregular behaviour and set up preventive measures.
•     Conducting research to identify attack vectors against the organisation.
•     Assist with the Information Security plans to resolve gaps identified from audits, risk assessments or vulnerability scans.
•     Review and analyse security alerts and vulnerability notices from vendors and other security sources.
•     Participate in risk assessments of IT infrastructure and applications and make recommendations for improvements.
•     Review and analyse security logs generated by security systems and recommend appropriate actions.

EDUCATION, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

•     Relevant IT diploma or equivalent to NQF 5 qualification
•     Relevant Cybersecurity or IT Security certification
•     Minimum 3 years Cyber Security experience
•     Valid Cisco CCNA certification
•     Minimum 3 years Firewall management experience 
•     Minimum 2 years Cloud Security Experience
•     Cloud Security certification – such as, Security Administrator Associate, Microsoft Security, Compliance, and Identity Fundamentals, Microsoft Security Operations Analyst, 
•     Minimum 2 years Vulnerability management experience 

 Advantageous:

•     ITIL / COBIT Foundation certification
•     Ethical Hacking
•     Digital Forensics 
•     ISO27001 
•     NIST
•     Any of the following certification (s) CRISC, CISM, CGEIT, CISSP, CCSP

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JOB PURPOSE:

• Provide guidance and direction on complex financial services and related matters for the Anti-Money Laundering Compliance Programme in the Compliance and Prevention Division of the Financial Intelligence Centre.

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS:

•     Provide expertise and forward-thinking compliance direction and advice in anti-money laundering compliance regarding regulated financial institutions, persons and sectors under the Financial Intelligence Centre Act, 2001 (FIC Act).
•     Consider and report on possible strategic prevention initiatives and responses in assigned regulated sectors.
•     Ensure quality of solutions provided by team members, consider possible new solutions for, and solve queries related to complex compliance matters, within the compliance framework;
•     Lead and conduct compliance reviews for sector clusters.
•     Identify short falls and make recommendations on improving compliance oversight of supervisory bodies.
•     Review the work of the team, allocate work  (ACOs and COs) and provide guidance and monitoring.
•     Recommend areas for compliance research.
•     Build, manage and maintain professional relationships with assigned supervisory bodies, regulated institutions and other parties affected by FIC Act.
•     Assist with the inspections when required, including the follow up of remedial actions.
•     Assist with compliance awareness initiatives including presentations.
•     Assist with industry sector risk assessments, including analysing responses, drafting and reviewing resultant reports.
•     Adhere to administration and record management policies/procedures within the FIC
•     Conduct risk-based analyses by developing analytical models and utilising relevant programs to enable risk-orientated decisions making.
•     Deliver holistic compliance monitoring by performing qualitative and quantitative research and reporting to rationalise actions taken regarding compliance-related matters. 
•     Champion the upskilling of the team by educating team members on data management and analytics technical aspects in order to drive a high-performance culture.
•     Data Quality – Promotes adherence to appropriate quality management methods and techniques to uphold data quality standards.
•     Insights and Reporting – Performs standard data reporting activities, by following established insights and reports procedures.
•     Data Science and Tools – Interprets an existing script of elementary to moderate complexity and utilises beginner to intermediate programming skills, in using at least one mainstream Commercial and Open-Source Data Science / Analytics software tool.
•     Data Requirements Identification – Defines and manages scoping, requirements definition and prioritisation activities for small-scale data changes and assists with more complex change initiatives.

EDUCATION, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

•     Relevant University Degree (LLB, BCOM and Information Systems) 
•     Post graduate Compliance Management qualification is preferred
•     Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist (CAMS) certification is preferred
•     At least six years' experience in a relevant field i.e., in the application of compliance/risk methodologies, of which four years must be practical experience in the AML/CTFT environment.
•     Data Governance, Compliance and Ethics – Possesses sound knowledge of relevant legislation, ethics-compliance principles, and governance policies.
•     Data Literacy – Possesses emerging competency and fluency with regard to speaking, writing and engaging in data and analytics programs and use cases.
•     Change management skills.
•     Ability to conduct simple programming/ understanding script writing
•     Excellent communication skills (oral and written)
•     Understanding of financial services institutions and sectors under the FIC Act including, but not limited to, banks, credit providers, money remitters, collective investment scheme managers, long-term insurers, financial services providers and JSE members;
•     Understanding of designated non-financial businesses and professions under the FIC Act including, but not limited to, trust service providers, attorneys, estate agents, gambling institutions and dealers in high value goods;
•     Knowledge and understanding of the Financial Intelligence Centre Act and supported legislation
•     An intermediate to advanced level of computer literacy, including MS Word, MS Access, MS Project; MS Excel, MS Power Point
•     Knowledge and understanding of international money laundering and terrorist financing control measures
•     Good presentation skills
   

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JOB PURPOSE 

• 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.
•     8 years must in the AML/CFT environment.

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JOB PURPOSE 

• Provide a comprehensive administration support service to the Head of ICT, ICT business unit and the FIC committees.

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS:

•     Develop and maintain ICT business unit filling system as per FIC policies.
•     Prepare reports, collate documents, submissions as well as correspondence on behalf of the ICT business unit. 
•     Ensure quality assurance by proof-reading and quality control of documents emanating from the ICT business unit.
•     Provide secretarial support, including minute taking, for ICT management, staff meetings, meetings with internal and external stakeholders. 
•     Action assigned decisions emanating from meetings.
•     Provisioning of stationery and printing for the entire business unit.
•     Track incoming and outgoing documents and maintain confidential information.
•     Co-ordinate travel arrangements in line with FIC policies.
•     Do all typing, photocopying, and binding of documents.
•     Maintain the Head of ICT ’s diary and appointments and screening of calls.
•     Attend internal meetings and take minutes.
•     Compile presentations and prepare documents for meetings as requested.
•     Draft administrative replies/ memos for approval by the managers.
•     Answer correspondence on behalf of the managers.
•     Raise requisitions for the ICT business unit. 
•     Perform all administrative functions relating to finance (prepare and all claims for travel, telephone and cell phone usages) in line with FIC policies.

EDUCATION, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

•     Minimum matric certificate
•     Diploma or certifications plus minimum of two years relevant administrative experience
•     Computer literacy (MS Word, MS PowerPoint, MS Excel, MS Project)

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JOB PURPOSE 

• Elicit the business requirements from business community and support analysis and design of business requirements in accordance business processes to support business objectives under guidance. 

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS:

•     Define, map and Intuitionalise business processes according to the approved framework under guidance.
•     Investigate and analyse problems faced by business and product owners under guidance.
•     Assists in the identification and definition of data requirements. 
•     Uses simple techniques to elicit, specify, and document data requirements for simple subject areas within clearly-defined boundaries. 
•     Assists in the creation of a data requirements baseline and contributes to investigating and applying authorised requests for changes to base-lined requirements.
•     Uses simple techniques to solicit business requirements, analyse, create use cases and then translate into Business Requirements Specifications (BRS) using approved template.
•     Assist with the facilitation, identification and definition of application requirements into Functional System Specification (FSS). 
•     Assist in mitigation of risks and issues pertaining to the implementation of the solution requirements.
•     Collaborate with stakeholders to define business process maps and translate them into business process manual under guidance.
•     Support and assist process optimisation opportunities in the context of best practice and improved operational efficiency. 
•     Assist in provision of support services, maintaining documentation and change management efforts. 
•     Build and maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders under guidance.
•     Participate in transitioning the requirements to the designers and ensure a clear and complete understanding of the requirements. 
•     Submit requirements to the Testing Function for testing and Users under guidance.
•     Participate in quality management reviews, in particular reviews of the designs, prototypes and other requirements work products to ensure they fulfil the requirements under guidance. 
•     Serve as a liaison to the business community and ICT. Participate in a user and task analysis to maintain the business community's perspective under guidance. 

EDUCATION, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

•     1 year experience as a Business Analyst
•     National diploma in ICT or Information Systems
•     Proficiency in MS Office applications
•     Project management - Experience working in a project management environment.
•     Change Management – Input with assistance to Change artefacts based on requirements gathered
•     SDLC – Input with assistance to Development of application based on requirements gathered
•     Testing – Input with assistance to Testing artefacts based on requirements gathered