Principal Specialist: Anti-Money Laundering Compliance (Fintech)

Location: Vodacom, Midrand Campus, Johannesburg, South Africa

Company

hirify.global's Vodacom Group and subsidiary companies operate mobile financial services and M-Pesa businesses requiring robust anti-money laundering compliance.

What you will do

• Develop AML compliance, risk, and governance policies and frameworks.
• Research, interpret, and advise on AML regulations, legislation, and technical requirements.
• Write policies and position papers on targeted AML issues.
• Oversee, review, train, and support implementation of the AML Program across mobile financial services businesses and Group markets.
• Assess AML controls, risk ratings, and design effectiveness using information from multiple sources, including data analytics, robotics, and AI.
• Provide reporting, incident management, advisory, and challenge support in an agile environment.

Requirements

• LLB or relevant commercial degree.
• Required professional AML qualification, such as ACAMS or ICA.
• At least 8 years of specialist AML experience in financial services, including compliance and risk management.
• Deep knowledge of financial services, anti-money laundering, anti-bribery, and financial services legislation, particularly in South Africa and across the continent.
• Experience developing, implementing, and managing AML compliance and risk frameworks.
• Strong research, analysis, communication, presentation, influencing, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.

Nice to have

• Higher relevant degree or specialist qualification in risk or compliance management.
• Professional qualification in compliance, risk, or law.
• Telecommunications or mobile financial services experience.

Culture & Benefits

• Employment with an equal-opportunity organisation focused on diversity and inclusion.
• Incentive programs and competitive benefits.
• Retirement funds, risk benefits, and medical aid benefits.
• Cell phone, data, fibre connection discounts, and partner staff discounts.