Compliance Analyst Careers – KCB Bank Uganda
Organisation: KCB Bank Uganda
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
About US:
KCB Bank Uganda which is part of KCB Group, East Africa’s largest commercial bank that was established in 1896. Over the years, the Bank has grown and spread its wings into Tanzania, South Sudan, Uganda, Rwanda and Burundi completing the East African circuit in the year 2012
Job Summary: This position will among other functions provide first line compliance surveillance, guidance, and management on AML& CFT alerts and other relevant information in line with applicable laws, regulations, KCB Bank Uganda and KCB Group policies and international standards. To deputize the Compliance Manager where appropriate. The jobholder will be responsible for monitoring compliance with Regulatory requirements as well as KCB Bank Uganda Policies and Procedures.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Monitor and track 100% compliance with all laws, regulations, guidelines, and circulars in the compliance universe.
- Receive, assess, and investigate AML alerts and other information for suspicious activity relating to money laundering, terrorist-financing, and sanctions compliance.
- Support & provide AML/KYC awareness and system training across the Bank.
- Handle money laundering related queries received from Financial Intelligence Authority (FIA), Bank of Uganda and Correspondent Banks.
- Analyze customer profiles, conduct risk based enhanced due diligence and recommend appropriate actions including change of customer risk ratings.
- Prepare necessary reports on AML/CFT and Compliance risks.
- Conduct counterparty due diligence for financial institutions.
- Conduct compliance reviews (Regulatory and Internal Policies) across the Bank.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- The ideal applicant must hold a Bachelor of Laws/ Business/ Economics/Banking from a recognized and reputable institution.
- ICSA & CPS certification is an added advantage
- A master’s degree in Law/Economics/Finance/Banking is an added advantage.
- At least three years’ relevant work experience.
- Excellent communications and engagement skills.
- High-level of integrity.
- Excellent organizational skills.
- Team player with the ability to work with minimum supervision.
How to Apply:
All candidates should apply online at the link below.
Deadline: Tuesday 23rd November 2021
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