The posting
Job Description
Detailed description
The successful candidates will be responsible for, among other tasks, the following:
- Lead and manage an AML/CFT team responsible for conducting off-site supervision pertaining to compliance with the provisions of the FIC Act with regard to AML/CFT ‒ this includes undertaking reviews to assess compliance with AML/CFT requirements and standards, with the application of a risk-based approach to supervision.
- Identify new and emerging money laundering/terrorist financing/proliferation financing (ML/TF/PF) risks, including those in jurisdictions where South African banks and insurers have operations ‒ this includes the maintenance of the risk-based tool and ensuring that information is incorporated into the risk-based tool that will inform the frequency and duration of onsite inspections.
- Develop and maintain the risk-based supervisory manual and framework.
- Compile the annual supervisory calendar, considering work of the offsite team which must be reflective of a risk-based approach ‒ including inspections as well as other supervisory engagements.
- Introduce innovation and drive the use of technology to inform risk-based supervision, collation of statistics, engagement with external stakeholders, creation of an AML/CFT/CPF dashboard for analysis and reporting purposes.
- Ensure that AML/CFT risk returns are analysed timeously and that sector risk assessments are being conducted on a periodic basis for the banking and life insurance sector.
- Oversee the drafting of AML/CFT/CPF guidance for internal and external stakeholders to ensure effective implementation of a risk-based approach.
- Manage the performance and development of the AML/CFT off-site team.
Qualifications
Job requirements
To be considered for this position, candidates must be in possession of:
- a postgraduate Degree in Analytics, Business Management, Data Science, Finance, Law or equivalent qualification;
- ten years of AML/CFT compliance-related working experience in the financial services sector, a supervisory body or a regulatory environment; and
- two years’ experience in managing teams.
Additional requirements include:
- a qualification in the field of financial crime/AML/CFT compliance management will be an added advantage;
- understanding of the provisions of the FIC Act;
- working knowledge of AML/CFT/CPF systems, products and risk management practices within the financial services sector;
- excellent technical knowledge and understand of ‘risk-based approach’;
- financial sector and key developments in banking, insurance and collective investment schemes, both domestically and abroad;
- an understanding of PA supervision, regulation and legislation; and
- a combination of expert technical and application of an effective technology-driven approach to risk-based supervision.
About Us
About SARB
Primary mandate of the SARB
Section 224 of the Constitution of South Africa states the mandate of the SARB as follows:
The primary object of the South African Reserve Bank is to protect the value of the currency in the interest of balanced and sustainable economic growth in the Republic.
The South African Reserve Bank, in support of its primary objective, must perform its functions independently and without fear, favour or prejudice.
WHAT WE DO
Monetary Policy
The Constitution gives the SARB the mandate to protect the value of the rand. We use interest rates to keep inflation low and steady.
Financial Stability
The SARB has a mandate to protect and enhance financial stability. We identify and mitigate systemic risks that might disrupt the financial system.
Prudential Regulation
The Prudential Authority regulates financial institutions and market infrastructures to promote and enhance their safety and soundness, and support financial stability.
Financial Markets
Open market operations are the main tool we use to implement monetary policy. We manage South Africa’s gold and foreign exchange reserves.
Financial Surveillance
The SARB is responsible for regulating cross-border transactions, preventing the abuse of the financial system and supporting the regulation of financial institutions.
Payments and Settlements
The SARB is responsible for ensuring the safety and soundness of the national payment system, which is the backbone of South Africa’s modern financial system.
Statistics
The SARB provides important economic and financial statistics that present an overview of the economic situation in South Africa.
Research
Research conducted by the SARB focuses on economics, financial stability, banking and emerging trends in finance. Our research supports policy decision-making.
Banknotes and Coin
The SARB has the sole right to make, issue and destroy banknotes and coin in South Africa.



