Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration, Commerce, Law, Criminology, Risk Management, Statistics, Mathematics, Actuarial Science, Computer Science, Data Analytics or a related discipline.
Professional certification in AML/CFT/PF or financial crime risk management, preferably CAMS/ACAMS or an equivalent recognised qualification.
Additional qualifications such as CFE, CPA(K), ACCA, CIA, CISA, CFCS, ICA financial crime qualifications, sanctions compliance certifications, forensic accounting qualifications or related credentials will be an added advantage.
A Law degree or legal/regulatory background will be an added advantage, particularly where combined with AML/CFT/PF, investigations, compliance or regulatory advisory experience.
Master's degree will be an added advantage.
Minimum of 9 years experience working within consulting, forensic services, financial crime compliance, banking, insurance, fintech, internal audit, investigations, regulatory institutions, law enforcement or professional services environments.
Demonstrated experience leading teams and managing complex client engagements.
Practical experience in AML/CFT/PF reviews, fraud risk assessments, compliance reviews, investigations, regulatory remediation and control assessments.
AML/CFT/PF frameworks, laws, regulations and risk-based approach principles.
FATF standards, ESAAMLG expectations and financial crime compliance frameworks.
CDD, EDD, beneficial ownership, PEP screening, sanctions screening, transaction monitoring and suspicious transaction reporting.
AML/CFT/PF independent audits, maturity assessments and compliance programme reviews.
Fraud risk governance, prevention, detection and response frameworks.
Internal controls, compliance testing, audit methodology and evidence documentation.
Forensic accounting, financial analysis and report writing.
Data analytics, anomaly detection and technology-enabled forensic reviews.
Strong project management and stakeholder management skills.
Strong commercial and business development acumen.
Ability to build trusted advisor relationships with senior stakeholders.
Excellent leadership and people development skills.
Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
Clear and concise report-writing, communication and presentation skills.
High levels of integrity, professional judgement, discretion and professional scepticism.
Curiosity, resilience and the ability to manage multiple priorities within a fast-paced professional services environment.
Entrepreneurial mindset with the ability to identify and pursue growth opportunities.
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