We are working with a leading financial services business to recruit an experienced Financial Crime SME with deep expertise in Sub-Saharan Africa.
This is a high-impact role within the team, focused specifically on clients with material connections to the African market. You will play a pivotal part in ensuring the bank maintains robust standards in KYC, AML, CTF, Sanctions, and Anti-Bribery & Corruption (ABC) compliance within the UK regulatory environment.
Key Responsibilities:
* Conduct detailed due diligence reviews for new client onboarding and periodic reviews with a focus on Sub-Saharan African clients and their associated financial crime risks.
* Assess and mitigate risks, producing clear, professional, regulator-ready written analyses and risk assessment reports for senior management, auditors, and regulators.
* Liaise effectively with front-office and senior stakeholders to resolve issues and achieve satisfactory outcomes.
* Provide subject matter expertise (SME), mentoring, and guidance to junior analysts, sharing knowledge and best practices to strengthen the team.
* Support BAU workflows, quality checking, process improvements, and ad-hoc financial crime projects.
* Deliver advice and oversight to first-line support functions on financial crime risk matters.
What We Are Looking For:
* Extensive, hands-on experience working with clients in Sub-Saharan Africa is essential, together with a deep understanding of the inherent financial crime risks, regulatory challenges, and market dynamics specific to the region.
* Strong knowledge of the UK regulatory framework (FCA Handbook, JMLSG, MLRs) and international standards.
* Excellent analytical, investigative, and report-writing skills, with the ability to distil complex information into clear, professional documentation.
If you have significant Sub-Saharan Africa market experience and are ready for your next career step, please apply for a confidential discussion.
Caitlynn Fourie