Senior Enforcement Officer at Financial Intelligence Centre

About the position

JOB PURPOSE:
To administer and process non-compliance matters arising from FIC supervision, including inspections, for remediation action via directives or for enforcement by way of administration sanctions to the adjudication panel, and defending appeals in terms of the Financial Intelligence Centre Act, No 38 of 2001 (the FIC Act).

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS:
Technical Competencies
• Correctly evaluate and assess the seriousness and extent of non-compliance with the provisions of the FIC Act, arising from FIC supervision, including the strength and admissibility of evidence as contained in an inspection report.
• Draft remediation directives in matters not referred for administrative sanction, and draft administration sanction notices with the view to ensuring effective, proportionate and dissuasive enforcement, in terms of the FIC Act.
• Present post inspection remediation action by directive to the Enforcement Manager for approval.
• Present administrative sanction matters to the FIC Adjudication Panel and/or Director of the FIC, including oral and written arguments on the merits of the matter.
• Monitor and report on all historic and current administrative sanctions issued and payments received, and progress regarding civil recovery of financial sanctions imposed.
• Draft all pleadings and heads of arguments in an appeal lodged with the FIC Appeal Board.
• Provide assistance and support in respect of matters referred to the High Court of South Africa.
• Monitor and report on the supervision and enforcement of the FIC Act by supervisory bodies Assist in providing guidance, advice and training on the supervision and enforcement of the FIC Act.
• Attend and respond to correspondence relating to supervision and enforcement.
• Respond to public queries relating to enforcement.
• Conduct legal research.
• Draft cogent, legally sound and persuasive arguments and opinions.
• Deliver on operational goals and tasks with minimal supervision.
• Assist the Manager of Supervision and Enforcement in giving effect to the aims and objectives of the Supervision and Enforcement Unit as these objectives and processes evolves.

EDUCATION, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

Education
• Degree in law i.e. LLB, BCom Law degree.
• Admitted attorney and/or advocate.
• Qualifications in anti-money laundering risk, combatting terror and proliferation financing risk and compliance management would be advantageous.

Skills
• Strong litigation skills.
• Proven criminal and/or civil procedure knowledge.
• Knowledge of the FIC Act and international anti-money laundering standards.
• Exceptional legal drafting skills.
• Good verbal communicator.
• Proven interviewing, interpersonal and problem-solving skills.
• An intermediate to advanced level of computer literacy, including MS Word, MS Excel, MS Power Point.
• A high level of judgement and integrity.

Experience
• At least 8 years' experience in a relevant field i.e. prosecution, relevant civil litigation or regulatory experience in a similar position;
• The prospective candidate should have an advanced understanding of administrative law and enforcement;
• Possess exceptional writing and legal drafting skills and be a good verbal communicator with proven interviewing, interpersonal and problem-solving skills;
• A high level of judgement and integrity is crucial for this position.