Job description

Job Description

The incumbent will ensure operational compliance, risk management, and support for business continuity through effective control reviews, adherence to regulatory requirements, and provision of administrative and operational support for the division.

Key Responsibilities
 

Control & Compliance

• Conduct periodic reviews of transactions to ensure compliance with internal policies, SOPs, AML/CFT guidelines, and regulatory requirements.

• Perform clean desk training and surprise checks to enforce compliance.

• Review and update SOPs, approving matrices, threshold limits, user/system access matrices, and workflows.

• Prepare and review risk-related documents and  top risk assessments.

• Coordinate incident reporting and ensure timely submission.

• Liaise with Country Compliance on AML/CFT matters and support awareness initiatives through training and communication.

• Update staff on changes in legal, regulatory, and internal requirements.

• Respond to audit queries, manage sampling requirements, and follow up on audit/review reports.

• Conduct post-transactional reviews, random checks, and reconciliations of GL and reports.

Operational Oversight

• Ensure SOP reviews and self-assessments are completed in line with risk standards and timelines.

• Monitor completion of reviews, checks, and verification processes; resolve outstanding items promptly.

• Maintain compliance with all organizational policies, guidelines, and code of conduct.

• Build strong relationships with Operations and stakeholders to ensure smooth daily operations.

• Assist in overseeing team operations and contribute to achieving team objectives.

Support & Coordination

• Expense & Budget Management: Monitor division expenses, recovery, and budget vs. actual volumes; prepare annual and supplementary budgets.

• Headcount & Staffing: Track headcount changes, coordinate leaver submissions, and monitor hiring status.

• Operational Reporting: Prepare accurate monthly reports (CMOC decks, management dashboards, Townhall updates); monitor SLA compliance and overtime.

• Administrative Support: Manage office maintenance, procurement, inventory control, and training coordination; support BCP site setup and relocation projects.

Requirements

• Degree or professional qualification in business or banking/financial services related areas.

• At least 12 years of relevant work experience in Wholesale Banking compliance, risk management or has been a relationship manager with preferably 2 years of AML/CFT/Sanction compliance function in a financial institution, preferably in a wholesale banking environment.

• Good knowledge/understanding of banking and financial services laws & regulations, compliance best practices and understanding of financial products & systems.

Key Competencies

• Team Leadership : Potentially lead and guide a team of risk control and support professional, fostering a high-performance and ethical work environment.

• Strong knowledge of compliance, risk management, and regulatory requirements.

• Excellent organizational and coordination skills.

• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.

• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.

• Proficiency in operational reporting and data analysis.

Additional Requirements