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Head of Financial Crime
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Johannesburg/Cape Town, South Africa
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Johannesburg/Cape Town
Posted
June 22, 2026
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Job Description
Job Specifics: Location: Johannesburg or Cape Town, South Africa Employment Type: Permanent Preference: Employment Equity candidates preferred Eligibility: South African citizens only Reporting Line: Chief Compliance Officer Job Summary A leading banking institution is seeking an experienced Head of Financial Crime (AML/CFT) to lead and oversee its Financial Crime Compliance function. The successful candidate will be responsible for the development, implementation and ongoing management of the bank's Anti-Money Laundering (AML), Counter-Terrorist Financing (CFT), sanctions and broader financial crime compliance framework. The role will provide strategic leadership across financial crime risk management, regulatory compliance, investigations, monitoring, governance and stakeholder engagement. Reporting to the Chief Compliance Officer, the incumbent will work closely with Executive Management, Board Committees and regulators to ensure the organisation maintains a robust and effective fin...