Job offer: Anti-Money Laundering Officer

Duty Station : Accra

PURPOSEThe Anti-Money Laundering Officer will be a management person with the responsibility for regulatory and operational AML of the institution and report directly to the CEO
 MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES

Develop and implement framework for regulatory and operational AML. 

Responsible for development and implementation of the institution-wide anti-money laundering framework. 

Develop and implement best anti-money laundering policies and practices.

Advising Board and management on legal, regulatory, and ethical requirements for business AML.

Ensuring full AML adherence of business processes and procedures by all institutional functions.

Provide training for all staff on existing and any new AML policies. 

Submitting regular reports as required by the regulator.

Perform routine review of AML processes and procedures at branches.

Develop and implement AML/CTF policies and procedures.

Perform annual risk assessment for approval by the Board of Directors.

Engage key stakeholders such as the Bank of Ghana and Financial Intelligence Centre and ensure full AML adherence with any changes and directives.

Safeguarding responsibilities: 

Establish a safeguarding culture across all levels of the programme by implementing the safeguarding policy. Act as a key source of support, guidance and expertise on safeguarding for establishing a safe working environment.

Responsible to ensure team members are appropriately trained, supported and have access to resources regarding issues that are identified and actioned in accordance with the safeguarding policy and procedure.

Follow the safeguarding reporting procedure in case any reportable incident takes place, encourage others to do so.

Education Required: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree