Job title : Senior AML Analyst Job Location : Gauteng, Johannesburg Deadline : January 11, 2025 Quick Recommended Links Jobs by Location Job by industries An excellent opportunity for an AML Analyst to join a well-established and growing Financial Services Firm based in Johannesburg.
The role will require the candidate to assist with day-to-day functions performed by the compliance team, to ensure the Company complies with its UK, EU, South African regulatory obligations? Skills & Requirements Impeccable attention to detail Hard working Capable of prioritising tasks and managing own workload Able to work individually and as part of a team Desire to improve and broaden knowledge Able to communicate with others confidently whilst remaining flexible/adaptable Excellent written and oral communication skills Demonstrate analytical competence Critical thinking Inquisitive, problem solving and use initiative ? Essential Skills/Experience Prior financial services experience, preferably in an investment or platform-based environment 5+ years' experience in AML compliance Knowledge of Money Laundering Regulations in the UK and/or FICA Understand financial crime risks and how to apply a risk-based approach to mitigate the risks Preferably knowledge of the (UK) JMSLG Guidance Knowledge of customer and enhanced due diligence, sanctions, PEP, and Adverse media screening Understanding the implications of the impact of financial sanctions on financial institutions and their conduct and the consequences of breaching them (OFAC, HM Treasury, EU and UN sanctions) Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel/Word) ? The Role Conducting reviews of sanctions screening, PEP, and Adverse Media in relation to clients and counterparties Reviewing accounts, analysing the AML/KYC Due Diligence information for a range of clients with different legal structures and in various jurisdictions in accordance with the Firm's due diligence requirements Reviewing high-risk accounts and assisting the Client Services Team with the EDD requirements Provide guidance and training to other staff members on the Company's financial crime controls and how to apply a risk based approach Analysing customer relationships, documentation, activity patterns, and transactions to detect potential suspicious activity or activity that is not consistent with the client's profile and escalating as appropriate Supporting the provision of AML training to staff Completing risk assessments on clients taking into account jurisdictional criteria Compilation of various management reports General administration Projects and ad-hoc tasks as required by management Prepare updates of compliance documentation Deal with responses to due diligence requests on the Company? Accounting / Financial Services jobs