Head, Sanctions, Anti-Financial Crime

Company DescriptionStandard Bank Group is a leading Africa-focused financial services group, and an innovative player on the global stage, that offers a variety of career-enhancing opportunities – plus the chance to work alongside some of the sector’s most talented, motivated professionals. Our clients range from individuals, to businesses of all sizes, high net worth families and large multinational corporates and institutions. We’re passionate about creating growth in Africa. Bringing true, meaningful value to our clients and the communities we serve and creating a real sense of purpose for you.Job DescriptionAs a Group Anti-Financial Crime Exco member, the Head of Sanctions provides strategic leadership in shaping and executing a comprehensive, globally consistent sanctions program, enabling Standard Bank to operate safely and strategically in the international market. This role will proactively manage emerging sanctions risks. provides expert advice for strategic decisions and fosters a strong compliance culture to protect Standard Bank's reputation and competitive advantage.QualificationsType of Qualification: Post Graduate DegreeField of Study: Risk ManagementExperience RequiredGroup Anti Financial CrimeComplianceMore than 10 yearsThe role requires a leader seasoned and expert in Compliance with profound knowledge of the full dimensions of the field, but with deep expertise in FS and CFT. Regulatory environment savvy, a proven track record in large scale and high-level leadership and capable of influencing seasoned leaders in their own right as well as employees. As an influential leader has the capacity to manoeuvre through the landscape of relevant decision makers in industry.Additional InformationBehavioural Competencies:Articulating InformationChallenging IdeasConvincing PeopleDeveloping ExpertiseDeveloping StrategiesDirecting PeopleEmbracing ChangeEmpowering IndividualsExploring PossibilitiesMaking DecisionsProviding InsightsValuing IndividualsTechnical Competencies:ComplianceFinancial Industry Regulatory FrameworkPromote Good Governance, Risk & ControlRisk ManagementStrategic Planning and ReportingStrategy Definition