Team Member – Financial Crime

Description

• Job grade: C2 (Patterson grading)
• The successful candidate will work closely with various departments to ensure the bank adheres to anti-money laundering (AML) regulations, combat fraud, and protect the institution from financial crime risks. The position reports to the Chief Conduct and Compliance

Duties

• Monitor and investigate suspicious activities to detect and prevent money laundering, fraud, and other financial crimes
• Develop and implement the bank’s financial crime prevention policies, ensuring alignment with regulatory requirements
• Conduct risk assessments and audits to identify potential vulnerabilities and recommend corrective measures
• Collaborate with compliance, legal, and other teams to ensure timely reporting of suspicious transactions to regulatory authorities
• Manage and maintain the bank’s AML/CTF (Counter-Terrorist Financing) framework, ensuring ongoing compliance
• Stay informed of changes in financial crime regulations and industry best practices, advising management accordingly
• Conduct employee training on financial crime risk and prevention strategies, raising awareness across the organization
• Oversee the investigation of internal and external financial crime incidents, reporting findings to senior management
• Liaise with law enforcement agencies and external auditors during investigations and regulatory audits
• Prepare regular reports on financial crime risk, incidents, and mitigation strategies for senior management and regulatory bodies

Requisites

• Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Law, Criminology, or related field
• Professional certifications such as CAMS (Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist), CFE (Certified Fraud Examiner), or ICA Financial Crime are a plus
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in financial crime, anti-money laundering, or compliance roles within the banking or financial services industry
• In-depth knowledge of AML/CTF regulations, fraud prevention strategies, and regulatory frameworks
• Strong investigative, analytical, and problem-solving skills
• Experience with financial crime detection tools and technologies
• Excellent communication and reporting skills, with a high level of integrity and attention to detail
• Must be Namibian

Notes

• Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted
• Indicate the source of this job post: working.co.na
• Access Bank Plc (Namibia) is an Equal Opportunity Employer, offering a competitive salary package
• The successful candidate will receive a salary commensurate with their qualifications and experience
• Kindly note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted
• If you meet these criteria, please submit your application, including a cover letter, resume, and certified copies of academic certificates
• Include the following in the subject line: Team Member – Financial Crime – Access Bank Namibia

How to Apply

1. Documentation

• Cover Letter
• Curriculum Vitae

2. Application

• Send your Documentation to hr.nam@accessbankplc.com with the Subject line “Team Member – Financial Crime”