Johannesburg/Cape Town, South Africa | Posted on 06/22/2026

• 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...