Senior Director, Financial Intelligence Analysis (GMG/SEG 5)

Job Purpose

The incumbent is responsible for managing the receipt and dissemination of high-quality intelligence analysis services that meet and exceed the expectations of customers, through the implementation and continuous improvement of best practice processes, procedures and strengthening of organisational capabilities. 

Key Responsibilities

• Supports Jamaica’s effort in conducting the law enforcement components of the National Risk Assessment for money laundering and terrorism financing on a continual basis;
• Executes the annual plans for outreach consultation with reporting institutions, ensures the plan is resourced and monitors/manages the execution of the plan; 
• Executes the annual plans for interactions with key stakeholders and regulators, ensures the plan is resourced and monitors/manages the execution of the plan; 
• Maintains working knowledge of current legislation and policies at national, regional and international levels, in relation to anti-money laundering, terrorism financing and financial crimes; 
• Implements process monitoring mechanisms to track the impacts of non-conformance to standards by critical service partners whose inputs impact time to complete information requests; 
• Requests periodically that reviews be conducted to identify the root causes of deficiencies;
• Reviews and seeks to continuously improve the procedures employed by the Financial Intelligence team in the development of intelligence products; 
• Leverages relationships with local, regional and international partner Agencies in support of achieving the FIB’s objectives; 
• Develops and executes effective MOU’s with external partner agencies and key stakeholders;
• Facilitates the sharing of relevant information with relevant stakeholders in a timely manner;
• Manages the production of Case Disclosure Strategic Reports, Consent Reports and Guidance to Stakeholders by Branch staff; 
• Ensures the processing/activity analyses to understand the resources required to provide each service offered by the Intelligence Analysis Branch; 
• Institutionalises the use of data analytics tools and techniques to reduce the levels of manual effort with the Unit/Division and increase productivity and effectiveness; 
• Establishes business rules and deploys within the Branch, Business Intelligence methodologies to identify transactions reported by external entities which are likely to produce the most impactful case disclosures; 
• Ensures the use of data management and mail merge techniques to reduce non-value adding work associated with the production of Case Disclosures; 
• Ensures there is a cadre a highly motivated Branch staff with the appropriate competencies and skills; 
• Performs any other duties. 

Required Knowledge, Skills and Competencies

• Knowledge of electronic processing of large volume of data and information;
• Knowledge of Quality Management and/or Six Sigma principles, tools and techniques would be an asset; 
• Knowledge of laws, regulations and professional standards associated with intelligence operations; 
• Working knowledge of Data Protection, Official Secrets Act, Public Service Regulations, Staff Orders and legislation governing vetting standards and processes and security of information;
• Experience in dealing with delicate and confidential issues; 
• Expert knowledge of POCA, TPA, UNSCRIA and related legislation; 
• Knowledge of the compliance framework of financial institutions and financial products would be an asset; 
• Full computer literacy and skill in the use of typical Microsoft Office products.

Minimum Required Qualification and Experience

• Bachelors’ Degree in Business or Public Administration, Management Science, Statistics, Operations Research or other related fields; 
• Seven to ten (7-10) years’ progressive experience in the areas of government, administration or law enforcement; 
• A background in investigations would be a distinct advantage;
• Experience leading teams of professional/technical staff. 

Special Conditions Associated with the Job

• Critical deadlines for completion of projects; 
• May be required to work extended working hours.

Please note that only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.