Financial Crime Specialist

The Financial Crime Analyst plays a critical role in safeguarding the organizations financial integrity and reputation by meticulously analyzing investigating and reporting on financial crimes. This position is pivotal in minimizing financial losses and ensuring strict adherence to regulatory and internal processes.

Key Responsibilities:

Financial Crime Analysis:
Conduct thorough investigations into financial crimes utilizing advanced analytical techniques.

Generate detailed reports on findings providing actionable insights to prevent potential losses.

Client Risk Management:

Respond to customer inquiries offering expert advice to mitigate risks.

Analyze customer data and complex financial transactions to evaluate risk profiles.

Risk Management and Standards Compliance:
Uphold stringent investigation standards and manage risks effectively.

Leverage data analytics tools to enhance investigative processes.

Stakeholder Engagement and Advisory:
Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders providing specialized advisory services.

Foster strong relationships to enhance information sharing and process efficiency.

Process Optimization through Technology:
Identify and implement digital solutions and automation opportunities to streamline fraud detection and prevention processes.

Trend Analysis and Information Dissemination:
Perform indepth analytics to track financial crime trends.

Efficiently gather and distribute information pertinent to financial crimes.

Learning and Development:

Promote a culture of continuous learning within the team.

Develop and conduct training sessions on fraudrelated topics and ensure the team is uptodate with regulatory changes.

Requirements

• Bachelor s degree in Finance Criminal Justice Data Analytics or a related field.
  
• Minimum 3 years experience in combating bank related bank related crimes and applying risk mitigation strategies.
  
• Proven experience in financial crime analysis risk management or a similar role.
  
• Strong analytical and problemsolving skills.
  
• Proficiency in data analytics tools and software.
  
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  
• Ability to handle sensitive information with discretion and integrity.
  
• Knowledge of current financial regulations and compliance standards.
  
• Commitment to continuous professional development in the field of financial crime prevention.
  

Skills and Competencies: Proficient selling skills, including objection handling and negotiation techniques. Customer-centric approach with a focus on meeting customer needs and expectations. Meticulous attention to detail to ensure accuracy and precision in tasks. Driven by deadlines and committed to achieving results. Proactive and self-motivated, demonstrating initiative in approaching tasks. Strong teamwork skills, fostering collaboration within the work environment. Judicious decision-making and effective problem-solving abilities. Ability to handle stress with resilience and maintain composure under pressure. Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills. Demonstrated ability to influence others positively. Job Requirements: Successful completion of Matric (High School Diploma). Minimum of 1-year previous call center experience in a sales environment is essential. RE 5 qualification. Possession of 120 FAIS credits. Proficient knowledge of MS Office, with a focus on basic or intermediate Excel skills.