AML Manager

Key Responsibilities

• End-to-end management and provision of advice on AML/CFT/CPF matters in assigned Region and Business Units and MIS reporting. 
• To identify, follow-up and ensure closure of issues and cases related to AML/CFT/CPF cases including regulatory requests for information. 
• Provide KYC guidance and direction to resolve enhanced due diligence queries. Provide AML policies guidance on operational matters to Branches and Business units on high risk and escalated cases.
• Provide on-site training on AML/CFT/CPF to assigned Region and Business units on AML/CFT/CPF matters.
• Carry out AML/CFT/CPF surveillance and oversight and on-site checking validations in the assigned Region and Business Units, following up issues for closure and correction.
• Investigate and close AML System alerts including Suspicious activity reporting & Cash Transaction Reporting, and follow-up of attendant matters for closure and correction, 
• Review  sources of information including adverse media, audit reports, on-site compliance validations and assessments to identify potential money laundering triggers and generate prompt corrective action and suspicious activity reports as necessary.
• Carry out AML/CFT/CPF reviews on new products/services and follow-up with the product teams within commercial functions on recommendations.
• Address KYC due-diligence requests for Information from Correspondent banks and other partners and follow-up resolution of any issues noted.
• Provide AML/CFT/CPF system user-support  including providing training, reviews, and reporting

Academic & Professional Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from a recognized university 
• Master’s degree in business administration will be an added advantage 
• Professional Qualifications:
  • CAMS (Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist) – Required
  • Risk Professional Qualifications: GARP, FRM, PRIMI – Required
  • Banking Risk or Compliance Certification – Required

Experience Requirements

• 5 Years Minimum Relevant Experience Required
• Bank Branch Operations: 5+ years (Essential)
• AML/CFT/CPF Compliance & KYC Guidance, Reviews, and Support at Manager Level: 3+ years (Essential)
• AML Investigations Using AML Systems: 2+ years (Essential)
• Audit: 3+ years (Desirable)
• Stakeholder Management: 2+ years (Essential)
• People Management: 2+ years (Desirable)
• Data Analysis/Research/Reporting: 1+ year (Desirable)