Data Analytics Supervisor at Bidvest Bank

About the position

PRIMARY PURPOSE
To effectively assists in developing/enhancing, supporting and maintaining functional components and implemented capability of the
AML Monitoring, reporting and screening systems, and related processes; to ensure the determining of data requirements relevant to
the AML function, acquire data from primary or secondary data sources and establish relevant internal databases/data management
process, data analytics and other strategies that optimize statistical efficiency and quality; Interpret data, analyze results using
statistical techniques and provide ongoing reports; Identify, analyze, and interpret trends or patterns in complex data sets; Work with
management to prioritize business and information needs; ensure very close liaison with the Bank's IT and BDM departments; and
responsible for IT capacity planning and advise to Head of Compliance (& AMLCO).
KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS (KPA's) AND KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS (KPI's)
Key Performance Area (KPA) Key Performance Indicator (KPI)
Stakeholder Management to
drive Service Excellence
? Liaison with Bank IT and IDS/EDW departments
? Building relationships.
? Liaise with AML/CFT Monitoring & Reporting IT Systems Coordinator on all relevant matters
? Maintain high systems-user satisfaction through the delivery of high-quality, timely, and
thorough solutions
? Close interaction with various teams/functions in the AML department to ensure awareness
of data requirements and system related challenges and speedy resolution
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Operational Management ? Take accountability for the achievement of operational objectives within own area of control
? SME on acquire data from primary or secondary data sources and establish relevant
internal databases/data management process, data analytics and other strategies that
optimize statistical efficiency and quality; Interpret data, analyze results using statistical
techniques and provide ongoing reports; Identify, analyze, and interpret trends or patterns in
complex data sets
? Mine data from primary and secondary sources
? Clean and prune data to discard irrelevant information
? Analyze and interpret results using standard statistical tools and techniques
? Pinpoint trends, correlations and patterns in complicated data sets
? Identify new opportunities for process improvement
? Provide concise data reports and clear data visualizations for management
? Design, create and maintain relational databases and data systems
? SME on Tonbeller AML monitoring, customer/payments screening; risk assessment
systems; and FIC goAML reporting system
? Responsible in conjunction with the AML/CFT Monitoring & Reporting IT Systems
Coordinator, to develop/enhance, support and maintain functional components and
implementation capability of AML Monitoring and costumer & payment screening systems;
related processes; continuous systems configuration and fine tuning
? Participate in analysis and design sessions with business analysts, development leads and
technical team in respect of the Bank's core systems to imbed AML requirements into
business processes
? Create business requirements and support documentation for the
development/enhancement or testing of monitoring, screening or reporting systems
? Prepare and document test plans to acceptance of system changes
? Act as nodal point for all IT issues obo the AML department
? Knowledge of business processes to be able to perform effective data analysis.
Compliance Management
? Knowledge of Acts in relation to AML/CFT: FICA, POCA, POCDATARA, POPI
? Adherence to and implementation of internal procedures.
? Interpret business unit/stakeholder requirements to provide timeous solutions.
? Provide appropriate advice to stakeholders pertaining to AML system related matters.
Internal Process Management ? Policy implementation and management
? Document Control
? Monthly reporting
? General reporting
People Management ? Management of staff KPA's and productivity for the Data teams
? Staff performance appraisals fairly and accurately within predetermined timeframes
? Ensure staff are appropriately trained and aid where training is required.
? Coaching of the team members to grow as individuals and to perform their duties in order to
significantly contribute to the assurance that business is undertaken in a compliant manner
to avoid operational losses, fines, penalties or reputational damage.
? Provide specialist knowledge and leadership of the team to ensure that it adheres to the
constantly changing legal and regulatory landscape against international best practice.
? Provide communication to the team regarding any changes made in the department to
ensure they are updated timeously and therefore their work remains aligned
Personal and Intellectual Capital
Development
? Take ownership for driving own career development
? Achievement of objectives/milestones set out in the development plan.
? Development of knowledge base and Intellectual Property.
? Broaden skills to ensure greater marketability and value within the bank.
LEARNING AND PERSONAL GROWTH
Key Performance Area (KPA) Key Performance Indicator (KPI)
Training ? Specific AML/CFT/Risk Management training.
? Completion of the banks internal AML course.
? Advance Excel/Work/PowerPoint .
? High level overview training on all the Bank's core systems and products.
? Take ownership for driving own career development
? Achievement of objectives/milestones set out in the development plan.
? Development of knowledge base and Intellectual Property.
? Broaden skills to ensure greater marketability and value within the bank.
? Preparation and signing off of personal development plan
? Achievement of objectives/milestones set out in the development plan
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Desired Skills:

• Microsoft
• Mathematics
• stastics
• Risk Management
• Communication
• Compliance
• problem solver
• creative thinking
• Attention to detail
• Analytics
• Writing Reports
• IT
• work under pressure
• Financial Analysis

About The Employer:

REQUIREMENTS (What is required to perform the Essential Duties)
Minimum Ideal
Qualifications Diploma in math, statistics, computer science,
information management;
Course/certificate in IT programming and/or IT
system development
Relevant diploma/B-degree
Money Laundering Control Certificate/ Compliance
Management Certificate
Experience Microsoft SQL Server Database (1-3 years'
experience)
Structural Query Language (SQL) (1-3 years'
experience)
Microsoft Office 2010 (1-3 years' experience)
Excel/PowerPivot (1-3 years' experience)
FICA & AML knowledge and proficiency
Sound knowledge of different anti money laundering systems
and development (e.g. SafeWatch; Worldcheck; LexisNexus
Bridger)
Sound knowledge of Risk Management (Advantageous)
Statistical Software (Advantageous)
Practical experience relating to AML/CFT monitoring and
screening systems development and support in a Banking
environment
General knowledge of AML/CFT related legislation and
regulations
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required (Competencies & level of competencies) max 6
Minimum Ideal
Ability to identify weaknesses in the control environment and
implement changes
Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks, while ensuring that
assigned job responsibilities and department goals are met
Ability to understand and efficiently analyse information from
multiple sources
Attention to detail with strong analytical skills
Ability to operate effectively under pressure
knowledge of systems synchronisation
Microsoft Office (Advanced Excel skills)
Strong IT development/support skills
Analytic Problem-Solving: Employing best practices to analyze
large amounts of data while maintaining intense attention to detail.
Effective Communication: Using reports and presentations to
explain complex technical ideas and methods to an audience of
laymen.
Creative Thinking: Questioning established business practices and
brainstorming new approaches to data analysis.
Industry Knowledge: Understanding what drives your chosen
industry and how data can contribute to the success of a
company/organization strategy.
Knowledge of financial industry products and services would be
advantages
In depth Knowledge and experience of AML/CFT monitoring
and screening systems development and support
Ability to identify and escalate sensitive issues with discretion
Ability to work independently and meet deadlines
Exception reporting knowledge (SARB)
Customs regulations and procedures
FICA & AML knowledge and proficiency
Compliance and Reporting
Excell