Anti-Money Laundering Officer

The job incumbent shall be responsible to assist the Head of Department in overseeing the compliance and anti-money laundering programmes which function as an independent and objective body that reviews and evaluates compliance / issues / concerns / risks within the organisation.

Main Duties:

Reporting to the Head of Compliance & Legal, the job incumbent shall  primarily be responsible to:

• Assist the Head of Department in overseeing and implementing the compliance and anti-money laundering programmes

• Act as MLRO on clients’ entities

• Draft MLRO reports

• Provide sign off on payment instructions

• Carry out compliance reviews for the entities housed in the Company

• Investigate and assess alerts for potential money laundering risks for the Company

• Aid in the improvement of tools to monitor, analyse and report suspicious activities

Review files for suspicious activities in order to ensure compliance with the policies and procedures set in place

Qualifications & Experience:

• A degree in Law & Management or; LLB; or LLM or any related discipline

• A minimum of 3 -5 years of experience in a similar position, in preference in a Management Company

Skills & Competencies:

• A great knowledge and understanding of the market as well as legislation, rules and regulations impacting fiduciary services

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

• Excellent analytical skills, influencing and problem-solving skills

• Ability to maintain high standards of corporate governance principles

• Ability to work in a team