Leads Financial Crime Compliance for Stanbic Bank Uganda, overseeing AML, CTF, sanctions, CDD, EDD, ABC, PEP, correspondent banking, transaction monitoring, regulatory reporting, and financial crime risk management. Develops country compliance strategy, assesses regulatory changes, engages regulators and law enforcement, maintains the risk framework, and manages a specialist compliance team.
Company Description
Standard Bank Group is a leading Africa-focused financial services group, and an innovative player on the global stage, that offers a variety of career-enhancing opportunities – plus the chance to work alongside some of the sector’s most talented, motivated professionals. Our clients range from individuals, to businesses of all sizes, high net worth families and large multinational corporates and institutions. We’re passionate about creating growth in Africa. Bringing true, meaningful value to our clients and the communities we serve and creating a real sense of purpose for you.
Job DescriptionTo lead and manage the Financial Crime Compliance (FCC) for Stanbic Bank Uganda and support Business Units and Corporate Functions with the implementation of Financial Crime Compliance Policies, Standards and Procedures.
- To provide specialist Financial Crime Compliance guidance and advice covering Anti-Money Laundering (AML), Counter Terrorist Financing (CTF), Financial Sanctions, Customer Due Diligence (CDD), Enhanced Due Diligence (EDD), Anti-Bribery and Corruption (ABC), Politically Exposed Persons (PEPs), Correspondent Banking and related financial crime risk disciplines.
- To ensure the Bank maintains an effective financial crime risk management framework and conducts business in compliance with applicable laws, regulations, Group Standards and regulatory expectations in Uganda to avoid operational losses, regulatory sanctions, financial penalties and reputational damage.
- Oversee suspicious transaction monitoring, internal escalation processes and regulatory reporting obligations
- Build, develop and maintain relationships with key internal and external stakeholders relevant to Financial Crime Compliance, including regulators, law enforcement agencies and industry bodies.
- Conduct impact assessments of regulatory, legislative and policy developments and determine actions required to ensure compliance and effective risk mitigation.
- Develop and implement the country Financial Crime Compliance strategy and annual execution plans aligned to the Bank's strategic objectives and Group Financial Crime Compliance Framework.
- Maintain effective engagement with the Bank of Uganda, Financial Intelligence Authority and other relevant regulatory authorities.
- Lead and manage the Financial Crime Compliance team in accordance with the Bank's people management and leadership principles.
- Bachelor’s degree in Law, Risk Management, Banking, Finance, Commerce, Accounting, or a related discipline.
- A postgraduate qualification in Risk Management, Compliance, Law, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field will be an added advantage.
- Relevant professional certifications in Financial Crime Compliance are highly desirable, including Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist (CAMS), the International Compliance Association (ICA) Diploma, or an equivalent financial crime qualification.
Experience Required
- 5-7 years of experience in Financial Crime Compliance, Compliance, Risk Management, or Internal Audit within the banking or financial services industry.
- 4-6 years of demonstrated expertise in Anti-Money Laundering (AML), Counter Financing of Terrorism (CFT), Sanctions Compliance, Customer Due Diligence (CDD), Regulatory Compliance, and Financial Crime Risk Management.
- 3-5 years of proven leadership experience managing and developing specialist compliance teams, with responsibility for driving performance and ensuring effective risk and compliance oversight.
Technical Competencies:
- Financial Crime Compliance
- Financial Industry Regulatory Framework
- Legal Compliance
- Promote Good Governance, Risk & Control
- Risk Management
- Strategic Planning and Reporting
Behavioural Competencies:
- Convincing People
- Developing Expertise
- Developing Strategies
- Directing People
- Embracing Change
- Empowering Individuals
- Establishing Rapport
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