Deputy AML/CFT Compliance Officer

Implementation of the approved Compliance Programme and assistance with assessing, monitoring, and implementing internal procedures, thereby ensuring adherence to the Compliance Programme and compliance with anti-money laundering legislation and guidelines.

Job Summary

The Deputy Compliance Officer supports the implementation of the approved Compliance Programme and is expected to assist with assessing, monitoring, and implementing internal procedures, thereby ensuring adherence to the Compliance Programme and compliance with anti-money laundering legislation and guidelines.

Duties and Responsibilities

1. Assists in periodically reviewing the Compliance Programme and taking action to ensure internal adherence to established policies and procedures.
2. Assists in responding to internal and external queries from regulatory agencies and prepare appropriate responses for review by the Compliance Officer.
3. Receives and reviews reports of suspicious transactions or suspicious activities made by the staff and report the same to the Compliance Officer.
4. Maintains records of internal STRs/SARs by staff as identified in the Compliance Programme.
5. Monitors agents and customers transactions to ensure that the activity fits in with the agent/customer profile
6. Monitors on an ongoing basis the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) Lists of Non-Cooperative Countries and Territories and High-Risk Jurisdictions and listed entities issued by the FIU.
7. Monitors the United Nations Security Council List (UN 1267) for persons identified as terrorist or involved in terrorist activities.
8. Keeps a register of enquiries made by the Law Enforcement Authorities and a register of STRs/SARs submitted to the FIU.
9. Maintains training registers of AML/CFT training received by staff and agents which includes dates, signatures of trainer and trainee.
10. Maintains records of all reports filed up to 6 years or as otherwise requested by the FIU or other Supervisory Authority in accordance with Regulation 31 of the Financial Obligations Regulations 2014
11. Attends FIU and/or FATF or CFATF meetings as required.
12. To discharge the duties of the Compliance Officer in her absence.

Minimum Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• A Degree in Management/Business Administration from a recognized institution
• CAMS/AMLCA/CPAML Certification is required
• At least three years’ working experience in AML/CFT Compliance
• Team player with the ability to work unsupervised
• Excellent analytical and investigative skills
• Must be able to adapt to working in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent presentation skills
• Strong organization skills and attention to detail       
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

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