Head of Compliance Bayport Financial Services

HEAD OF COMPLIANCE (1) LUSAKA

Job Summary

The primary purpose of the job is to oversee the Compliance function by ensuring that the Company complies with Regulatory and Legal requirements.

Job Specifications

• Conduct AML/CFT Training to members of staff.
• Provide regulatory awareness through training of members of staff on regulatory provisions.
• Ensure effective Customer Due Diligence (CDD) processes are in place and that all KYC and account transactions meet the minimum regulatory CDD requirements.
• Ensure adherence to all account opening regulations issued by the Regulators from time to time.
• Ensure efficient identification and monitoring of currency transactions and suspicious activities.
• Ensure timely and efficient reporting of currency transactions (CTRs) and suspicious transaction reports (STRs) to the financial Intelligence centre (FIC).
• Develop policies and procedures to support the Compliance Department.
• Monitor the Business units with regards to compliance of laws and regulations through compliance reviews/audits.
• Work with the Business to remedy incidences of non- compliance.
• Prepare the Compliance Quarterly Board Submission.

Minimum Qualifications

• Full Grade 12 Certificate or its equivalent
• Bachelor of Law, Finance or similar equivalent qualification

Minimum Requirements

• Minimum of three (3) years’ relevant work experience in Regulatory Compliance
• Broad knowledge of the Finance Sector and Regulations governing the sector
• The ability to assess risks, solve problems, interpret data, and communicate effectively
• Strong administrative skills
• Interpersonal skills and the ability to work well with people at all levels
• A diplomatic approach and the confidence to provide support and reports to Senior Management and Board Members
• Integrity and confidentiality when handling information
• Expert oral and written communication skills