The position will among other functions provide first line compliance surveillance, guidance and management on AML& CFT alerts and other relevant information in line with applicable laws, regulations, KCB Bank Uganda and KCB Group policies and international standards. To deputize the Compliance Manager where appropriate. The jobholder will be responsible for monitoring compliance with Regulatory requirements as well as KCB Bank Uganda Policies and Procedures

Job Requirements:
• Monitor and track 100% compliance with all laws, regulations, guidelines, and circulars in the compliance universe.
• Receive, assess and investigate AML alerts and other information for suspicious activity relating to money laundering, terrorist-financing and sanctions compliance.
• Support & provide AML/KYC awareness and system training across the Bank.
• Handle money laundering related queries received from Financial Intelligence Authority (FIA), Bank of Uganda and Correspondent Banks.
• Analyze customer profiles, conduct risk based enhanced due diligence and recommend appropriate actions including change of customer risk ratings.
• Prepare necessary reports on AML/CFT and Compliance risks.
• Conduct counterparty due diligence for financial institutions.
• Conduct compliance reviews (Regulatory and Internal Policies) across the Bank

Education and Experience:
• Bachelors Degree – Law, Business, Economics, Banking
• Professional Qualifications – (CAMS, CPA, ACCA)
• Masters’s Degree – Law, Economics, Finance, Banking
• Bank Operations, Compliance, and Internal Audit – 3 years