Job Description

Responsible for ensuring that financial institutions comply with regulatory requirements to prevent money laundering and other financial crimes. The AML Officer conducts investigations, monitors transactions, and implements policies to detect suspicious activities.

Duties and Responsibilities

Drafting AML/CFT/CPF supervisory frameworks, tools, and reporting templates.
• Initiating the securities sector risk assessment and subsequent refresher assessments of
ML/TF risks.
• Investigating potential AML/CFT violations by licensees in relation to their licensable
activities.
• Conducting AML/CFT offsite monitoring, onsite inspections, thematic reviews, and joint
inspections with other supervisors.
• Drafting inspection and investigation reports and recommending enforcement and
remedial actions to the Commission.
• Advising management on AML/CFT compliance levels among Securities Market
Intermediaries.
• Assessing internal control systems and the effectiveness of AML/CFT policies and
strategies.
• Evaluating licensee compliance with their AML/CFT obligations.
• Designing and conducting surveys to assess AML/CFT understanding within the securities
sector

Qualifications and Experience

Bachelor’s degree in Commerce (Accounting, Banking and Finance, Financial Engineering),
Law, Risk Management, Statistics, or a related field.
• At least two (2) years of relevant experience in AML/CFT, capital markets, risk
management, or compliance within the financial sector.
• Sound knowledge of AML/CFT/CPF regulations, supervision frameworks, and sector risk
assessment methodologies.

How to Apply

Application letters with C.V.s to be e-mailed to [email protected] with the position
being applied for clearly stated in the email subject. These should reach us NOT LATER THAN
20 JANUARY 2026. N/B Only shortlisted candidates will be responded to.