AML Compliance Manager

 Job Title: AML Compliance Manager

Location: East Legon, Accra
Reports To: Executive Director
Company: Family Fountain Assets & Securities Limited

About Family Fountain

 Family Fountain Assets & Securities Limited is a licensed Fund Manager regulated by the Securities and Exchange Commission of Ghana. We provide tailored financial solutions across asset management, corporate finance, real estate, and private equity. Our commitment to excellence and client success drives our mission to be a leading force in Ghana's investment landscape.

Role Summary

 Family Fountain is seeking to engage an experienced and highly professional AML Compliance Manager to support the firm’s regulatory compliance functions in line with the Anti-Money Laundering Act, 2020 (Act 1044) and applicable regulations issued by the Financial Intelligence Centre (FIC) and the Securities and Exchange Commission. The Consultant will provide strategic support to strengthen internal controls, develop compliance protocols, and enhance the firm’s anti-money laundering framework.

Key Responsibilities

Compliance Framework Development 

• Review and update the AML/CFT Compliance Manual in accordance with local regulations and global best practices.
• Develop compliance tools, checklists, and internal control processes for day-to-day operations.

 Training & Capacity Building 

• Conduct AML/CFT training for staff and board members.
• Prepare educational materials to promote awareness of AML responsibilities within the organization.

 Risk Management 

• Assist in developing and implementing a comprehensive Risk-Based Approach (RBA) to managing AML/CFT exposure.
• Support Know Your Customer (KYC) and Customer Due Diligence (CDD) implementation and monitoring processes.

Regulatory Liaison & Reporting 

• Support the AMLRO in the preparation of Suspicious Transaction Reports (STRs), Currency Transaction Reports (CTRs), and other reports required by the FIC.
• Review and assist in responses to any regulatory inspections or queries.

 Strategic Compliance Advisory 

• Advise on the operational implications of AML compliance in onboarding new clients and investment products.
• Collaborate with senior management to ensure enterprise-wide compliance integration.

Qualifications & Skills

Required: 

• Minimum of a bachelor’s degree in Law, Finance, Economics, or a related field.
• A professional qualification from the Ghana Investment and Securities Institute (GISI) is required.
• At least 5 years of relevant experience in compliance, risk, or regulatory affairs in financial services.
• Strong understanding of Ghanaian AML legislation and global regulatory frameworks.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• High attention to detail, integrity, and analytical capability.

 Core Attributes 

• Independent thinker with excellent judgment
• Strong interpersonal and stakeholder engagement skills
• Able to work under minimal supervision and meet deadlines
• Committed to upholding the highest standards of ethics and regulatory compliance