Regional Head, Financial Crime Compliance - Africa Regions

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.

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.

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.

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