Financial Crime Manager
Kampala, Uganda * Full-time
DFCU Bank
Category: Finance
Total Positions:
Location: Kampala, Uganda
Full-time
Salary: Not Mentioned
Posted 1 year ago
KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
• Lead forensic investigations within the bank, generate/gather facts/evidence to support Internal disciplinary actions and courts proceedings.
• Advise on the development of appropriate controls for the mitigation of financial crime risks.
• Effective communication and monitoring of the effectiveness of anti-fraud programs and controls.
• Maintains a program for raising staff awareness of financial crime, especially whistleblowing and reporting suspicious transactions
• Follow up and tracking of fraud cases to ensure justice and recoveries. This includes filing complaints, preparing witnesses, and liaising with government agencies and law enforcement on financial crime matters.
• Establish and maintain financial crime procedures that align with the Bank’s policies and local regulatory requirements.
• Promote ethical business conduct and the benefits of compliance to build an effective internal compliance culture.
• Prepare regular and accurate financial crime reports that are escalated to the relevant stakeholders.
• Conduct regular fraud risk assessments and deep dives in high-risk areas to develop effective risk mitigation strategies
• Work with internal teams to implement fraud prevention measures, including training, awareness on high-risk areas and lessons learned.
• Process and follow up fraud claims from suspects and insurers.
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QUALIFICATIONS / SKILLS
• Bachelor’s Degree in a business-related discipline
• Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE)
• At least 8 years working experience in a related role in a reputable organisation
• At least 5 years’ experience in Financial Crime investigations/prosecutions.
• Knowledge of banking products, risks, and processes to provide informed, relevant advice
• Solid understanding of criminal law, local laws, regulatory expectations, and internal policies related to Financial Crime risk.
• Good interviewing skills to enlist required information.
• Proficiency in Microsoft office programs and data analytics tools.
• Ability to collect, analyze, and evaluate information, and prepare concise reports with recommendations.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in speech and writing.
• High level of maturity, confidentiality and objectivity
• Flexible and adaptable to changing requirements and situations.
• Analytical with an objective and probing mind.
• Able to work with minimal supervision, tolerate court pressures, and handle cases effectively.
• Capable of managing customer pressure for refunds and accurately recommending refunds.
• Ability to exercise sound judgment, even when it results in disapproval.
HOW TO APPLY
If you believe you meet the requirements as noted above, please forward your application with a detailed CV including present position and copies of relevant professional/academic certificates, to the email address indicated below:
Vacanciesbank@dfcugroup.com
Deadline: Thursday 10th April 2025
Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
Please note that all recruitment terms and conditions as stated in the HR Policies and Procedures Manual shall apply.
Deadline: Expired
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