Job Title:  Anti Money Laundering Supervisor (Re-advertised)

Organisation: Pride Microfinance Limited (MDI)

Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda

About Organisation:

Pride Microfinance Limited (MDI) is a Microfinance Deposit- taking Institution regulated and supervised by Institution of Uganda (BoU) under the MDI Act, 2003 and MDI Regulations, 2004. Pride’s purpose is transforming lives responsibly. Pride offers innovative financial solutions to largely people at the base of the economic pyramid and serves its customers through 43 networked branches and 5 contact offices.

Job Summary:   The Anti Money Laundering Supervisor will report to the Head of Compliance. He/she will be responsible for managing and maintaining the organization’s obligations as regards the supervision and reporting of money laundering activities. The incumbent will be responsible for designing, evaluating, supporting, and influencing a culture of compliance throughout the organization, as well as assisting in the management and execution of an efficient compliance monitoring program. They will be responsible for ensuring that Pride complies with legal regulations and effectively detects and prevents money laundering and other financial crimes.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:   Specific responsibilities include: –

• • Ensure compliance with regulatory framework put in place by local and international stakeholders.
  • Identify and inform Management of any changes to legislation and other regulatory requirements relating to AML/CTF and other regulatory requirements
  • Improve and maintain Anti Money Laundering (AML) and Counter Terrorist Financing (CTF) policies and procedures.
  • Implement the annual AML plan and perform the relevant quality assurance checks to ensure adherence and conduct due diligence reviews.
  • Develop tools to monitor, analyze, and report suspicious activity.
  • Address issues relating to transaction monitoring, filtering, and sanctions.
  • Provide oversight to the operational team, which acts as the first line monitors and investigators of suspicious activity.
  • Enforce the reporting obligation of the Bank in relation to AML and CTF.
  • Coordinate KYC and AML information requirements from key stakeholders such as correspondent banks.
  • Establish and continuously improve a consistent operating framework for the identification, management, monitoring and reporting of Compliance risks and issues.
  • Responsible for ensuring that the operating framework meets internal and statutory requirements.
  • Liaise with Risk Management and Internal Audit on risk related issues, as well as non-compliance with internal policies, legislation, rules and regulations.
  • Monitor non-compliance and escalate any issues where non-compliance is not addressed.
  • Develop AML guidance materials, training resources, and controls and ensure an ongoing staff training program on money laundering for staff.
  • Analysis of large sets of data to identify patterns and trends indicative of suspicious activities or money laundering risks.
  • Ensure implementation of Know Your Customer (KYC) procedures, customer identification programs, and enhanced due diligence (EDD) processes for high-risk customers

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

• Degree in Commerce, Business Administration, Statistics, Economics, or any other related field.
• At least three years’ experience in AML, compliance or financial crime-related roles.
• At least three years’ working experience in bank operations.
• A certification for Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist (CAMS), Financial Crime Risk Management (FCRMP), or Certified Financial Crime Specialist (CFCS) will be an added advantage.

If you believe you have the necessary skills and experience and desire to make a difference, then apply immediately and send a detailed CV, interested candidates should forward their applications to the HEAD PEOPLE & CULTURE via Email to: recruitment@pridemicrofinance.co.ug

NB: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted