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Regional Head, Financial Crime Compliance – Africa Regions Jobs in Johannesburg, Gauteng at Standard Bank

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Job Overview

Business Segment: Group Functions

Location: ZA, GP, Johannesburg, 30 Baker Street

Job Type: Full-time

Job Ref ID: 80439016A-0001

Date Posted: 6/3/2025

Job Description

Within the Group entities operating in the Southern Africa Region (the Business Area), oversee the implementation of Group Financial Crime Compliance Policies, Standards and Procedures. To oversee the implementation of the GFCC Africa Regions Strategy. To provide specialist guidance and advice, and address specific awareness and training needs. This is essential to ensure that the business area is conducting business in a compliant manner to avoid operational losses, fines, penalties or reputational damage.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

Tertiary qualification in law, risk management or relevant field of study

Post Graduate Degree will be considered as an advantage

Experience Required

Group Anti Financial Crime

Compliance

5-7 years – Financial crime compliance (FCC) experience in the banking/ financial industry. Embedment/oversight of FCC framework implementation. FCC guidance/ advisory. Risk assessments/ risk-based approach. Strategic planning/ operationalisation. Management. Banking Products, Processes, Data/ Systems.

5-7 years – The role requires a leader seasoned and expert in Compliance with profound knowledge of the full dimensions of the field, but deep expertise in the relevant area of specialisation. Regulatory environment savvy, a proven track record in influencing seasoned leaders and employees across multiple countries and business areas, to effectively implement compliance frameworks.

Additional Information

Behavioural Competencies:

Convincing People

Developing Expertise

Developing Strategies

Directing People

Embracing Change

Empowering Individuals

Technical Competencies:

Compliance

Financial Industry Regulatory Framework

Legal Compliance

Promote Good Governance, Risk & Control

Risk Management

Strategic Planning and Reporting

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Title: Regional Head, Financial Crime Compliance – Africa Regions

Company: Standard Bank

Location: Johannesburg, Gauteng

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