AML Officer – Financial Crime & Compliance

About the role

The AML Officer will support Old Mutual in detecting, investigating and preventing financial crime. You will work closely with internal stakeholders to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and to develop robust anti‑money‑laundering controls.

Key responsibilities

• Investigate suspected fraud or financial crime cases, gather evidence and recommend actions.
• Analyse transaction data to identify high‑risk patterns and report suspicious activity.
• Develop and maintain fraud‑prevention policies, procedures and monitoring systems.
• Apply regulatory and compliance processes to resolve incidents and advise senior colleagues on complex issues.
• Execute financial risk management activities in line with risk‑tolerance policies.
• Collect, collate and analyse data using prescribed tools and formats.
• Design and deploy standard operating procedures for complex operations.
• Generate regular insight reports and ensure operational compliance with internal and external standards.
• Manage contracts and service‑level agreements related to compliance initiatives.

Required profile

• Strong analytical mindset with experience in financial crime investigation.
• Good understanding of AML regulations, risk management and compliance frameworks.
• Ability to work independently and collaborate with cross‑functional teams.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Required skills

What we offer

• Opportunity to develop expertise in AML and financial crime prevention.
• Access to continuous learning, conferences and industry resources.