Compliance Manager at Forvis Mazars Group

Job Description    

• As the Country Compliance Manager you will support the Engagement Partner and teams in the KYC/AML component of the client onboarding lifecycle by conducting screening, ongoing monitoring, maintaining KYC/AML internal tracking and the preparation of quarterly FICA reports. Reporting to the Head of Legal and Client Acceptance, the role provides strong exposure to core KYC/AML function of the firm.

Duties and Responsibilities    

• Support the overall FIC function within the business by acting as the Deputy Money Laundering Reporting Officer, monitoring the goAML platform and report findings to the S42 FIC Compliance Officer and FIC Committee.
• Review and investigate alerts generated from the Compliance Catalyst and RelyComply platform in accordance with approved SOPs and internal standards.
• Ensure alert reviews are performed consistently and aligned to documented procedures to support governance and regulatory standards.
• Assess sanctions, PEP and adverse media alerts and determine true matches versus false positives, and report findings to Engagement Partner/s and teams.
• Conduct transactional analysis to identify unusual activity, suspicious behaviour and potential money laundering typologies.
• Maintain clear, structured and audit ready case documentation for all alerts reviewed.
• Escalate potential true matches or suspicious matters in line with internal escalation and reporting procedures.
• Ensure alerts are reviewed within defined SLAs and regulatory timeframes.
• Identify recurring data, system or process gaps impacting alert quality and escalate for remediation.
• Contribute to governance reporting on alert volumes, ageing, trends and emerging risks.
• The above responsibilities are not exhaustive and may evolve in line with regulatory requirements, business needs and enhancements to the financial crime control framework.
• Prepare and provide firm wide training on KYC/AML policies and processes as well as any new regulation.
• Ensure the maintenance of Know Your Client (KYC) Compliance Tools: WeCheck KYC/AML, Compliance Catalyst and RelyComply
• This role is supported by one Junior Compliance Officer.

Minimum Requirements    
Experience

• 4 to 7 years’ experience in AML, financial crime, compliance or regulatory environment
• Practical understanding of the Financial Intelligence Centre Act and related AML, CFT and CPF requirements
• Working knowledge of applicable legislation including the FIC Act, POCDATARA and POCA
• Experience in transaction monitoring, sanctions screening or alert management environments
• Understanding of customer due diligence, sanctions, PEP and adverse media processes
• Experience working within a financial services environment

Qualifications / education

• Certificate in Anti Money Laundering and Compliance Management, advantageous
• Degree in (or studying towards) Compliance, Legal, Commerce and/or Risk Management

Deadline:30th April,2026