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Fincrime / AML / Compliance - Associate Director
Ernst & Young Global LimitedJohannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa1 day ago
Job descriptionLead the financial crime strategy across the Africa region, ensuring alignment with global compliance frameworks and local regulatory requirements. Provide guidance on AML, sanctions, anti-bribery and corruption (ABC) and insider trading. Drive regional initiatives to enhance financial crime controls, risk assessments, and training. Serve as the designated AML Officer for South Africa, ensuring compliance with FICA. Ensures compliance with the RMCP. Maintain and update AML procedures in line with evolving regulatory expectations. Co-ordination of training programmes across the SA firm to enhance awareness and understanding of the legislation. Daily review of high and moderate risk AML folders to ensure documentation completeness, accuracy, and compliance with regulatory standards. Confirm that we may still proceed with the client relationship given the risk triggers noted. Identify recurring errors, trends, and areas requiring enhanced focus or remediation. Daily liaison with RDS, engagement teams, SLQ and EPs around the interpretation of AML legislation and requirements. Provide feedback and guidance to relevant teams to strengthen the quality and consistency of AML documentation. Develop, implement and manage the company’s compliance programs. This role involves monitoring and reporting on compliance issues, providing guidance to management and staff, and ensuring that the company operates within the legal and regulatory framework. Develop and implement compliance policies and procedures. Monitor and ensure compliance with all applicable laws, regulations, and internal policies. Conduct regular audits and assessments to identify potential compliance risks. Provide training and guidance to employees on compliance-related matters. Investigate and resolve compliance issues and complaints. Prepare and submit compliance reports to regulatory bodies as required. Stay up-to-date with changes in laws and regulations that may affect the company. Collaborate with other departments to ensure a cohesive approach to compliance. Legal academic and / or risk background or demonstrated affinity would be an advantage. Previous experience of exposure to regulatory requirements across pan-African jurisdictions would be an advantage. Strong analytical, interpersonal and communication skills. Complex problem-solving capabilities. An interest in continuous self-development. Bachelor's degree in Law, Business Administration, or a related field. Minimum of 5 years of experience in AML and / or Compliance role, preferably within Professional Services environment. Strong knowledge of relevant laws and regulations. Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills. Strong communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to work independently and as part of a team. Professional certification in AML and Compliance. Accounting / Financial Services jobs.
Job title : Fincrime / AML / Compliance - Associate Director
Job Location : Gauteng, Johannesburg
Deadline : November 03, 2025
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The work we do isn’t about providing ‘off-the shelf’ solutions; so, we will train and coach you to develop a set of core skills that will be transferable across a broad range of projects. You’ll work as part of high-performing teams on a broad range of financial services clients and assignments that will stretch and challenge you. You’ll be encouraged and expected to take accountability and make an impact.
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Regional Financial Crime Lead – Africa
AML Officer – South Africa
AML Folder Review and Monitoring – South Africa
Compliance - Africa
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