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Robert Walters South Africa As a Manager in this esteemed and dynamic organisation, your primary objective is to enhance operational efficiency and maintain adherence to regulatory guidelines. This entails supervising the AML/KYC Operations team responsible for ensuring ongoing compliance with AML/CFT regulations, implementing robust policies, performing risk assessments, conducting thorough investigations, maintaining records, and upholding stringent internal controls. This role necessitates a strong understanding of AML regulations in South Africa and FATF guidelines, familiarity with high-risk customer behaviours and business practices, expertise in AML typologies in wealth and investment management, and proficiency in data analysis. Key qualifications and experience required for the KYC/AML Manager:Bachelor's degree in relevant subject matter (i.e., law, finance or business)Min. of 5 years' experience in AML operations Background in Financial Services is essentialProven track record of working in a management position, leading a teamSystems knowledge: BPM onboarding systems, screening software, transaction monitoring, SQL Key duties of the KYC/AML Manager:Evaluate, approve, and oversee client due diligence, risk assessment, and scoringAssist with legal entity onboarding, UBO determination, and screeningsReview ECDD data for high-risk clients, assess risks, and advise managementContinuously screen, clear false positives, and escalate as neededEnsure CDD, risk assessment, and SOF information are in place before transactionsCollaborate with internal clients, set SLAs, and address queries and escalationsDevelop, implement, and update controls to prevent financial crimesAnalyse issues, identify root causes, and implement preventive measuresOversee transaction monitoring, identify suspicious patterns, and submit reportsProvide updates to compliance and risk management, recommend additional controlsLead system improvements, assess processes, and contribute to the systems roadmapLead remediation projects to address compliance issuesEnsure compliant offshore onboarding of SA individuals/entitiesKey personal skills:Strong analytical thinking and judgment for complex risk-based decisionsResilient problem-solving skillsAbility to simplify and communicate complex information effectivelyStrong communication and interpersonal abilitiesHands-on approach with a commitment to quality If you are a KYC/AML expert, eager to join a thriving business in a leadership role, we encourage you to get in touch for a discussion about this position. Apply Now

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