Job Purpose
- To provide general support in the supervision and oversight of Anti‑Money Laundering, Counter‑Terrorist Financing, and Counter‑Proliferation Financing (AML/CFT/CPF) compliance by market operators within Ghana’s securities industry, in line with applicable laws, regulations, and guidelines.
Major Accountabilities & Responsibilities
- Assist in conducting off‑site AML/CFT/CPF supervisory reviews and compliance inspections of market operators.
- Participate in onsite AML/CFT/CPF inspections to assess the effectiveness of market operators’ compliance frameworks and controls.
- Assist in the design, coordination, and delivery of AML/CFT/CPF training programmes for Anti‑Money Laundering Reporting Officers (AMLROs) and relevant stakeholders.
- Participate in the periodic review and updating of AML/CFT/CPF Guidelines, including administrative sanctions frameworks.
- Participate in National Risk Assessments and Mutual Evaluation programmes at the national and regional levels.
- Assist in responding to information requests, enquiries, and directives from the Financial Intelligence Centre (FIC) and the Inter‑Governmental Action Group against Money Laundering in West Africa (GIABA).
- Participate in the identification, analysis, and compilation of money laundering, terrorist financing, and proliferation financing (ML/TF/PF) typologies relevant to the securities industry.
- Support the design, development, and maintenance of a database of Politically Exposed Persons (PEPs) relevant to the securities market.
- Perform any other duties consistent with the scope, intent, and objectives of the role as may be assigned by the Commission from time to time.
Educational Qualification and Experience
- First Degree in Business Administration, Statistics, Computer Science, Economics, Data Analysis, Data Science or any other related field of study.
- Professional certification/Training in Data Analysis, Data Science, ACAMS will be an added advantage.
- A minimum of 1-year relevant working experience in AML/CFT.
Competencies Required
- Strong understanding and knowledge of the capital market industry, legal framework, products and services and the role of market participants
- Strong understanding of the legal and operational framework of AML/CFT/CPF
- Strong understanding of emerging trends in the financial industry and business continuity concepts.
- Strong Computer and IT Literacy (Word, Excel, Power Point, etc.)
- Strong Analytical and review skills.
- Excellent communication skills
- Excellent presentation and facilitation skills
- Excellent interpersonal skills.
- Trustworthiness – ability to conduct self in a manner which elicits trust, respect, and confidence.
- Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
- Strong ethical and professional skills.
Salary
Competitive
Monthly based
Location
Accra, Greater Accra Region, Ghana
Job Overview
Location
Accra, Greater Accra Region, Ghana