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Kampala, Uganda
Full Time
About the Organisation
Stanbic Bank is one of Uganda's largest and most reputable financial institutions, known for its extensive range of banking products and services tailored to meet the needs of individuals, businesses, and corporations. As a member of the Standard Bank Group, which is Africa's largest banking group by assets, Stanbic Bank benefits from a strong financial foundation and access to a broad network of resources and expertise.
The bank offers a variety of services including personal banking, business banking, corporate and investment banking, and wealth management. Stanbic Bank's personal banking services include savings and current accounts, loans, mortgages, and credit cards, designed to help individuals manage their finances effectively. For businesses, the bank provides customized solutions such as business accounts, trade finance, and cash management services, aimed at supporting the growth and operational efficiency of SMEs and large enterprises.
Stanbic Bank is also a leader in digital banking innovation, offering advanced online and mobile banking platforms that provide customers with convenient, secure, and efficient access to their accounts and banking services. This commitment to technology ensures that clients can manage their finances anytime and anywhere, enhancing their overall banking experience.
The bank is deeply committed to corporate social responsibility, actively participating in initiatives that promote education, health, and economic development in Uganda. Through programs such as the Stanbic National Schools Championship and various community development projects, the bank invests in the future of Ugandan society, reflecting its dedication to making a positive impact.
Stanbic Bank's strong reputation for reliability, customer service excellence, and financial stability makes it a trusted partner for individuals and businesses alike. Its strategic focus on innovation, community engagement, and sustainable growth positions Stanbic Bank as a key player in Uganda's financial sector and a driver of economic progress.
Stanbic Bank Uganda Limited is a subsidiary of Stanbic Africa Holdings Limited which is in turn owned by Standard Bank Group Limited (“the Group”), Africa’s leading banking and financial services group. The Standard Bank Group is the leading banking group focused on emerging markets. It is the largest African banking group ranked by assets and earnings. Stanbic Bank Uganda Limited is the largest bank in Uganda by assets and market capitalization. It offers a full range of banking services through two business units; Personal and Business Banking (PBB), and Corporate and Investment Banking (CIB).
Job Title
Team Leader, Financial Crime Compliance job at Stanbic Bank
Stanbic Bank
Job Description
Job Title: Team Leader, Financial Crime Compliance
Organisation: Stanbic Bank Uganda Limited
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
To manage the Money Laundering Surveillance Investigations Team, focusing on escalated and high-profile investigations, in order for the Bank to meet its reporting obligations, legislative and regulatory requirements and to mitigate AML / CFT risks. This is essential in order to ensure that the Bank is conducting business in a compliant manner to avoid operational losses, fines, penalties or reputational damage to the organisation.
Duties, Roles and Responsibilities
Risk, Regulatory, Prudential & Compliance
Stay abreast of money laundering and terrorist financing trends and typologies in order to utilise this information during the course of high-profile investigations to create awareness around new modus operandi and to identify potential risks.
Provide specialist knowledge and leadership to the team, to enable the development, maintenance and implementation of the relevant part of the Functional Framework (covering typically strategy, policy, process, procedures, standards, objectives, metrics, reporting and governance) in order to significantly contribute to the assurance that business is undertaken in a compliant manner to avoid operational losses, fines, penalties or reputational damage.
Technology & Architecture
Contribute in the setting of the functional area’s technology plan in the context of the Group Compliance Function’s plan and Group IT plan. Provide domain expertise to develop the relevant technological requirements. Adhere to and implement the relevant technology standards developed by the IT Function.
Strategy
Contribute, as and when required by the line manager, by providing specialised input for the definition and / or maintenance of the functional area’s strategy. Contribute towards strategic analysis efforts by providing strategic intelligence gathered from high profile investigations.
Deliver holistically on all the regulatory and internal reporting requirements. Inter alia – Provide accurate and insightful statistics, dashboards, MI, strategic information and reports regarding high profile matters and to highlight escalations to the line manager, Compliance Manco Team, Governance Committees. Oversee the reporting to the Regulator.
Client
Manage and / or execute client facing activities, both internal and external, in line with the agreed policies, procedures and service level agreements.
People
Lead and manage the team to deliver in accordance with the Functional Framework, including execution of the employee performance appraisal process and the coaching of the team members to grow as individuals and to perform their duties.
Data
Deliver holistically on all the regulatory and internal reporting requirements. Inter alia – Provide accurate and insightful statistics, dashboards, MI, strategic information and reports regarding high profile matters and to highlight escalations to the line manager, Compliance Manco Team, Governance Committees. Oversee the reporting to the Regulator.

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Qualifications, Education and Competencies
Type of Qualification: First Degree
Field of Study: Risk Management/Bachelors in Commerce/Finance & Accounting/Audit/Banking/Legal
Certification such as CAMS (Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist) or ICA (International Compliance Association) will be an added advantage.
Experience Required
3-4 years Experience in Analytics, Fraud, Money Laundering and Combatting Financing of Terrorism Surveillance.
3-4 years Experience in Money Laundering investigations in conjunction with regulatory reporting Banking systems & data and how to utilize in investigations. Analysis of AML/CFT indicators/trends. Dealing with stakeholders at different levels, internal & external.
Behavioural Competencies:
Articulating Information
Checking Details
Developing Expertise
Developing Strategies
Exploring Possibilities
Following Procedures
Interacting with People
Interpreting Data
Managing Tasks
Providing Insights
Taking Action
Team Working
Technical Competencies:
Compliance
Fraud Detection and Management
Legal Compliance
Promote Good Governance, Risk & Control
Risk Management
How to Apply
All candidates who wish to join the one of Africa’s biggest Banking Groups, Standard Bank in the aforementioned capacity are encouraged to Apply Online by visiting the Apply Button below.