Money Laundering Analyst (anti)

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain an effective customer onboarding due diligence program, watch list screening, transaction monitoring, training and suspicious activity reporting programs.
• Ensure that the subscriber network is compliant with applicable legislation governing subscriber registration.
• Ensure that agent, staff and partner due diligence is in compliance with the AML Regulations.
• Ensure the business has the appropriate level of controls to meet AML, CTF and CPF group policies as well as local and international regulatory AML requirements.
• Maintain an effective AML training program across the organization.
• Maintain a detailed knowledge of current AML regulations, legislation requirements, as well as future developments within the AML, CTF and CPF space and update Safaricom’s internal AML policies and procedures as appropriate.
• Develop and correlate insights on current and emerging AML, CTF and CPF trends and derive critical information to aid in decision-making and performance benchmarks for internal controls.
• Active participation in AML, CTF, and CPF reviews and other AML, CTF and CPF monitoring initiatives.
• Practice and collaborate on Risk assessments for products and services with internal stakeholders.
• Assess the effectiveness of the AML/CTF/CPF control procedures and recommend improvement opportunities.
• Build and maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders required for supporting the execution of the tasks to manage AML/CFT/CPF risks.
• Health & Safety
• Uphold the company code of conduct, policies and procedures, ensuring integrity and accountability in every aspect of your work.
• All employees have a responsibility to adhere to safety, health, and well-being policies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or its equivalent in Law, IT, business or related field.
• Good knowledge of payment products, services and operations.
• Knowledge of money laundering techniques and regulations.
• ACAMs or other industry leading certification.
• At least 2 years’ experience in AML, Compliance, Fraud or Risk Management function.
• Demonstrable analytical skills and Experience in working with Server Query Language (SQL) and analyzing large volumes of data.
• Ability to work in complex environments and multiple projects simultaneously with strict deadlines to deliver on commitments.
• Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills.
• Possess high professional and ethical standards.
• Results-oriented, effective communicator and a team player eager to learn and share experiences.

Skills Required:

• Accounting / Finance
• Computer / Software / It / Data
• Legal / Law
• Sales / Marketing / Business / Management