Compliance Department, Rwanda.AML Manager

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Lead implementation of the Bank's Financial Crime Compliance Programme and internal policies compliance framework.
• Oversee the development, review and implementation of financial crime compliance policies, procedures and controls.
• Lead financial crime risk assessments and develop mitigation strategies for identified risks.
• Oversee AML/CFT/CPF monitoring activities, sanctions screening controls and suspicious transaction reporting processes.
• Stay abreast of developments in AML/CFT/CPF laws, regulations and international standards and provide guidance across the Bank.
• Collaborate with business units to ensure compliance with financial crime regulatory requirements.
• Lead development and delivery of financial crime compliance awareness programmes and training initiatives.
• Provide expert advice on AML/CFT/CPF requirements relating to new products, services, projects and delivery channels.
• Oversee preparation of internal and regulatory reports relating to financial crime compliance.
• Provide regular reporting and risk updates to the Senior Manager, Compliance and AML regarding emerging financial crime risks, regulatory developments, key incidents and remediation activities.
• Escalate significant AML/CFT/CPF, sanctions and financial crime compliance matters through the Senior Manager Compliance and AML.
• Lead and develop the Financial Crime Compliance team and drive achievement of departmental objectives.

DAILY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Supervise operation and effectiveness of AML/CFT/CPF transaction monitoring and sanctions screening systems.
• Coordinate with regulators and internal stakeholders on financial crime compliance matters.
• Provide advisory support on AML/CFT/CPF implications of products, projects and business initiatives.
• Conduct periodic financial crime risk assessments across business activities.
• Manage and guide Compliance Analysts in executing the annual compliance program
• Enhanced people and communication negotiation skills required to influence to create a culture of voluntary compliance and understanding of financial crime compliance environment.