Job Title: AML - Analyst

Duty Station: Addis Ababa

Application Deadline: May 11, 2022

About Us

Safaricom Telecommunications Ethiopia Plc is a company supporting Ethiopia’s digital transformation. As a member of the Vodacom family, we have a wealth of experience connecting over 334 million people globally and over 180 million people in Africa across our network. We look forward to partnering with Ethiopians as we build a new network in Ethiopia.

We are setting the groundwork in readiness for the launch of our services next year and are looking to work with purpose-led teams that put the community at the heart of service.

Safaricom Ethiopia is offering a wide range of careers, whether you’re looking to join our technology, commercial or corporate teams. If you would like a challenge and the promise of a digital future for the people of Ethiopia, we are looking for you. 

We are pleased to announce the following vacancy for AML - Analyst within the Legal and Risk Function in Ethiopia. In keeping with our current business needs, we are looking for a person who meets the criteria indicated below.

Detailed Description

Reporting to the EHOD – Compliance and Risk the role holder will support the Senior Manager AML Monitoring and Reporting in identifying incidents and analyzing criminals that are using Safaricom products and services for money laundering, financing terrorism, fraud and other criminal activities.

Job Responsibilities 

• Develop and maintain an effective analytical function in regard to financial transactions across Safaricom products and services.
• Review sample transactions or activities in the relevant Systems to identify suspicious transactions and activity systems
• Create reports highlighting suspicious transactions and activity identified from the review of sample transactions
• Use criminal intelligence analysis techniques to identify organized and serious criminal activity.
• Reporting incidents under anti-money laundering legislation to the appropriate authorities.
• Identifying and redressing vulnerabilities in our systems and processes.
• Threat assessment of money laundering against the Company.
• Threat assessment of fraud against the Company.
• Development of procedures and systems to reduce loss.
• Recommendations in relation to future preventative measures.
• Presenting findings of analysis in appropriate form which can include:
• Appraising managers, investigators and intelligence officers by means of reports, evidence summaries or briefings.
• Presentation to law enforcement and other relevant agencies by means of intelligence packages.
• Strategic research as required in relation to high value/threat of AML fraud, risk and security issues.
• Ongoing review and oversight of Safaricom systems AML risks and mitigation thereof.
• Screening and management of sanction and PEP including screening outputs and recommendations to management.

Job Requirements

Qualifications 

• Bachelor’s Degree in Law or a Business-related field
• AML Qualification-Diploma level
• Compliance Analyst and Risk Assessment Certification (added advantage)
• At least 3 years proven experience of which 2 years should be in AML and/or compliance in a financial institution or similar organizations.

How to Apply

Interested applicants can apply using THIS LINK

Remember to attach your resume.