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Specialist : Compliance - Relationship Sanctions

Specialist : Compliance - Relationship Sanctions

Absa Group LimitedJohannesburg, ZA
30+ days ago
Job description

Job title : Specialist : Compliance - Relationship Sanctions

Job Location : Gauteng, Johannesburg

Deadline : December 31, 2025

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Job Summary

  • To provide specialist advice and support in area of specialisation enabling the provision of sound compliance services.

    • Job Description

    Key Responsibilities

  • Monitor and review payment transactions flagged by the sanctions screening system. Investigate potential matches and determine whether they are true hits or false positives
  • Stakeholder Relationship Management and involvement on a business, regulator, and industry level.
  • Liaise with internal stakeholders (Operations, Compliance, Legal) to resolve payment holds.
  • Ensure commercially sound Compliance guidance and support is provided in respect of applicable regulations and Policy requirements.
  • Endeavoring to find solutions to ensure compliance as well as the continuation of business.
  • Assist in regulatory reporting and audit preparation
  • Support system testing and tuning to improve screening efficiency and reduce false positives.
  • Maintain accurate records of investigations and decisions.
  • Investigate and review business process and systems application to enhance risk insights.

    • Qualifications & Experience

  • Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Law, Risk, or related field.
  • 2–4 years of experience in sanctions screening, AML, or financial crime compliance.
  • Knowledge of international sanctions regimes (UN, OFAC, EU).
  • Experience in banking operations or payment processing is advantageous.

    • Skills & Competencies

  • Strong analytical and investigative skills.
  • Data analytics
  • High attention to detail and accuracy.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication.
  • Integrity and discretion in handling sensitive information.

    • Education ​​​​​​​

  • Bachelor`s Degrees and Advanced Diplomas : Business, Commerce and Management Studies (Required)

    • End Date : August 21, 2025

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