Financial Crime Manager (1 Position)
REPORTING TO: Head of Financial Crime Management
LOCATION: Kampala
JOB PURPOSE: Reporting to the Head of Financial Crime Management, the role holder will be responsible for detecting, preventing and minimizing losses resulting from high risk and fraudulent monetary and non-monetary transactions through quality investigations, fraud risk assessments, fraud detection, training and awareness programmes.
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:
- Lead forensic investigations within the bank, generate/gather facts/evidence to support Internal disciplinary actions and courts proceedings.
- Advise on the development of appropriate controls for the mitigation of financial crime risks.
- Effective communication and monitoring of the effectiveness of anti-fraud programs and controls.
- Maintains a program for raising staff awareness of financial crime, especially whistleblowing and reporting suspicious transactions
- Follow up and tracking of fraud cases to ensure justice and recoveries. This includes filing complaints, preparing witnesses, and liaising with government agencies and law enforcement on financial crime matters.
- Establish and maintain financial crime procedures that align with the Bank’s policies and local regulatory requirements.
- Promote ethical business conduct and the benefits of compliance to build an effective internal compliance culture.
- Prepare regular and accurate financial crime reports that are escalated to the relevant stakeholders.
- Conduct regular fraud risk assessments and deep dives in high-risk areas to develop effective risk mitigation strategies
- Work with internal teams to implement fraud prevention measures, including training, awareness on high-risk areas and lessons learned.
- Process and follow up fraud claims from suspects and insurers.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
- Bachelor’s Degree in a business-related discipline
- Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE)
- At least 8 years working experience in a related role in a reputable organisation
- At least 5 years’ experience in Financial Crime investigations/prosecutions.
- Knowledge of banking products, risks, and processes to provide informed, relevant advice
- Solid understanding of criminal law, local laws, regulatory expectations, and internal policies related to Financial Crime risk.
- Good interviewing skills to enlist required information.
- Proficiency in Microsoft office programs and data analytics tools.
- Ability to collect, analyze, and evaluate information, and prepare concise reports with recommendations.
- Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in speech and writing.
- High level of maturity, confidentiality and objectivity
- Flexible and adaptable to changing requirements and situations.
- Analytical with an objective and probing mind.
- Able to work with minimal supervision, tolerate court pressures, and handle cases effectively.
- Capable of managing customer pressure for refunds and accurately recommending refunds.
- Ability to exercise sound judgment, even when it results in disapproval.
INVITATION
If you believe you meet the requirements as noted above, please forward your application with a detailed CV including present position and copies of relevant professional/academic certificates, to the email address indicated below:
Vacanciesbank@dfcugroup.com
Deadline: Thursday 10th April 2025
Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
Please note that all recruitment terms and conditions as stated in the HR Policies and Procedures Manual shall apply.
