We currently have an exciting career opportunity for Money Laundering Reporting Officer. The position holder will report to the Regional Compliance Manager and will be based at Head office in Nairobi.

Role Purpose

The role holder is a controlled function and an extremely important position carrying significant responsibility within the group. It plays a key role in protecting the integrity of the organizations.

Main Responsibilities

Receiving and evaluating Suspicious Transaction Reports (STR’s) against internal business information and external sources and make an independent determination whether there are enough grounds for suspicion to warrant reporting the transaction to the Financial Reporting Centre (FRC).

Maintaining, as proof of compliance, all the evaluation documents/information used in the STR determination process and other investigations.

Maintaining a register of all STR’s reported to the authorities and those not reported.

Acting as the main point of contact with government authorities. Ensure businesses meet all regulatory requirements and recommendations for AML/CTF compliance. Co-operate with any lawful information requests made by government agencies during their investigations.

AML/CTF risk identification and management. Working with the business to identify high-risk operations (Products, Services, Customers, Geographical Locations, Distribution). Review the ML/TF risk profiling developed by the business, the adequacy and efficacy of implementation and controls instituted. Providing Senior Management and Board regular updates on the same.

Establishing written and board approved AML/CTF policies.

Working in conjunction with the business and compliance team to review internal processes/procedures regarding the AML/CFT, customer acceptance policies, to control ML/TF risks control measures to ensure alignment with the relevant applicable AML/CTF regulations and laws and provide assurance to the Senior Management and Board.

In conjunction with the compliance team ensure that the business is continuously monitoring transactions, the customer risks, monitor and verify the internal effectiveness of the AML/CTF framework (policies, procedures, controls etc.) and all related activities.

Provide advice to all relevant departments/ divisions in performance of their duties in accordance with the AML/CFT policy and regulations e.g., account opening, PEP status, and irregularity transactions including reporting the transactions as prescribed in regulations.

Ensure all management personnel and staff are fully knowledgeable of the risks involved and about their responsibilities with regards to AML-CFT.

Responsible for the development and implementation of a robust, continuous AML/CTF training program for all staff and intermediaries including the AML policy, CDD, EDD, recognition of suspicious transactions and internal reporting process.

Maintaining relevant training registers.

Support and advise business on how to establish internal procedures including clear accountabilities, roles and responsibilities to manage ML/TF risk; reporting of suspicious activity to the authorities; establish a risk-based approach to the AML/CTF Risks identified at onboarding, KYC data, document collection and verification for clients, beneficiaries and ultimate beneficial owners, and ongoing monitoring of customer activities;

Assist Management with AML/CTF related inquiries from employees, business managers, internal and external auditors by providing information and guidance in a timely manner.

Assist in reviewing escalated hits on the OFAC/UN Sanctions and other lists.

Conduct annual reviews on AML/CTF compliance levels, efficiency, and effectiveness of the AML/CTF controls and monitoring programmes and follow up closure of gaps identified. Communication of key developments and changes to the Senior Management and Board.

Remaining fully up to date with AML/CTF legislation/guidance in the relevant jurisdictions and ensuring timely updates to implement changes in legislation/regulation, including being aware of countries that do not have adequate AML/CTF frameworks in place.

Work with the HR function to ensure that all new staff are screened and employees that are in key positions and/or whose roles expose them more to AML/CTF risks.

Handle other duties as assigned to assist with the effective administration of the AML/CTF and KYC Policies.

Key Competencies

1. Visionary Leadership

2. Entrepreneur Spirit

3. Market Awareness

4. Customer Focus

5. Continuous Innovation

6. Ownership & Commitment

7. Team Spirit

8. Integrity

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Law or any other related field.

Master’s degree will be an added advantage.

Certified AML Specialist

Relevant Experience

A minimum of 5 years’ experience in a Risk and Compliance/Regulatory Affairs environment

Method of Application

If you are qualified and seeking an exciting new challenge, please apply via [email protected] quoting the Job Reference Number and Position by 5th September 2022.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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