Financial Investigative Analyst

What will you do?

Sanlam Namibia is seeking a detail-oriented Financial Investigative Analyst to join our Compliance and Forensic team. This role is critical in ensuring that all financial operations align with relevant laws, regulations, and company policies. The position involves investigating financial activities, monitoring suspicious transactions, and supporting efforts to prevent and detect money laundering and fraud in the Life Operation Business

What will make you successful in this role?

Operational Compliance 
Optimal Sales Support:
Clear and understandable on-time communication to Distribution and Administration staff
Support and clear explanations to Distribution and Administration staff when requested
Process and Procedure Reviews:
Make sure that the Business is following rules in processes in line with Compliance and Forensic Rules
Assistance with setting up and changing processes and business rules to remain in line with regulations.
Regulators:
Assist in the gathering of information on the business risk assessments
Keep up with the latest changes and facilitate changes in business
Training and Development:
Assist in identifying training needs within Policy Administration and make sure to address them either by arranging training sessions or communication to address 
Assist the Manager: Operational Compliance and Forensics in updating the SOP documents as changes are made
Compliance with Laws and Regulations:
Make sure PDD screening takes place on parties as prescribed by Law  
Action PEP lists every quarter for different business units
Implementation First:
Assist with communicating any changes in the work processes and procedures
Assist with the management of TE tasks
Forensics and Fraud 
Process and Procedure Reviews:
Make sure that the Business is following rules in processes in line with Compliance and Forensic Rules
Coordinate reporting of possible fraud cases and the prompt handling thereof.
Regulators and Law Enforcement Agencies:
Perform investigations through proper planning, and fact-finding by gathering information and evidence, as well as the analysis and identification/linking thereof to transgressions.
Investigation of the full spectrum of incidents in respect of all the businesses serviced
Auxiliary duties as required by Management

Qualification and Experience

Minimum grade 12 
A certificate in Compliance Management / Fraud Investigations would be an added advantage
Tertiary qualification in a relevant field would be an added advantage
Minimum of 2 to 3 years working experience with Compliance and Monitoring background in the Insurance / Banking / Financial Industry 
 

Knowledge and Skills

Specific knowledge of the environment in which a long-term insurer operates, as well as knowledge of financial institutions in general
Communication Skills
Report Writing Skills
Excellent English (verbal & written) language skills
Time Management
Analytical Skills
Critical thinking skills
Assertive self-starter
Computer literate (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
Attention to detail, accurate and organised
The incumbent MUST be available to work late, and during weekends, especially during cut-off weeks
Work under pressure and with a sense of urgency
Strong communication skills
High concern for accuracy and efficiency
Administrative and routine oriented
Client Service focused
Optimises work processes
 

Personal Attributes

Build a successful career with us

We’re all about building strong, lasting relationships with our employees. We know that you have hopes for your future – your career, your personal development and of achieving great things. We pride ourselves in helping  our employees to realise their worth. Through its five business clusters – Sanlam Fintech, Sanlam Life and Savings, Sanlam Investment Group, Sanlam Allianz, Santam, as well as MiWay and the Group Office – the group provides many opportunities for growth and development.

Core Competencies

Turnaround time

The shortlisting process will only start once the application due date has been reached. The time taken to complete this process will depend on how far you progress and the availability of managers. 

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