Financial Crime Analyst
Maxtec
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Cape Town • South Africa
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About the role
- Undertaking full and accurate due diligence and AML screening reviews on customers, affiliates and third parties, which will include:
- A review of all account information across various internal software applications
- A review of all information available on open-source information
- Third party provider checks
- Management escalation of high-risk relationships
- Summarising identified AML risk with recommendations.
- On-going refresh of existing due diligence following a risk-based approach.
- Completing reviews on potential matches for sanctioned individuals, politically exposed persons, individuals with adverse media and conducting enhanced due diligence as required.
- Compiling case information in accordance with relevant policies and procedures.
- Identifying opportunities to improve processes and collaborating on changes with other business functions.
- Supporting the production of monthly MI reporting.
- Supporting the monitoring and enhancement of customer pass rates.
- Liaise with the UK AML Team and/or exercise judgement around findings to determine the depth of information required to satisfy AML requirements.
- Exercise restriction/withhold or release certain transactions when required to do so (via instruction or decision, as per guidelines set by management)
- Liaise with internal stake holders who will be required to contact customers to request, discuss, explain and assist with document requirements in line with CDD and EDD reviews.
- Ensure that all Compliance and AML standards are met and maintained in accordance with policies.
- Record and report details of customers in line with audit requirements.
Requirements
- Three years’ experience in a regulated industry.
- Relevant professional qualifications in the industry, ICA diploma in financial crime, CAMS accreditation, or equivalent.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to convey complex ideas clearly and effectively.
- Experience working collaboratively in cross-functional teams, with a focus on achieving shared goals.
- Expertise in managing multiple projects simultaneously, with a track record of delivering on time and within scope.
- Exceptional attention to detail, ensuring high standards of quality in all outputs.
- Ability to adapt quickly to changing environments and priorities, maintaining effectiveness in dynamic situations.
- Demonstrated consistent behaviour aligned to the organisational culture.
Benefits
- We’re dedicated to your supergrowth.
- Our comprehensive learning and development programmes give you a range of resources and opportunities to expand your skills and advance your career.
- Your hard work and achievements won’t go unnoticed.
- Our innovative Performance Tool ensures you receive regular, constructive feedback, helping you to continuously improve and reach your full potential.
- Our Employee Assistance programme offers a variety of benefits which you and your family can benefit from.
- Free Daily Meal
- Free Massages
- On-site Free On-Site Gym
- Group Life Cover
- Funeral Fund Benefit
- Financial Services Assistance
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Curro School Fees Benefit
- Income Continuation Benefit
- Leadership Training
- Referral Bonus
- Medical Aid Subsidy
- Free Sleep Coaching
- On-site Barista
- Retirement Annuity Subsidy
- Team buildings
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard Skills & Tools
due diligenceAML screeningrisk-based approachenhanced due diligencecase information compilationmonthly MI reportingcustomer pass rates monitoringtransaction restrictionaudit requirements
Soft Skills
verbal communicationwritten communicationcollaborationproject managementattention to detailadaptabilityjudgmentstakeholder engagement
Certifications
ICA diploma in financial crimeCAMS accreditation