Financial Crime Adverse Media Analyst - Johannesburg at Absa Group Limited (Absa)

Job Summary

• Performing examination and adjudication of adverse media alerts of customers through the continuous monitoring and real-time screening process in compliance with ABSA Anti Money Laundering policies.

Job Description

Performing examination and adjudication of adverse media alerts of customers through the continuous monitoring and real-time screening process in compliance with ABSA Anti Money Laundering policies.

Education and Experience Required

• Bachelor’s Degree or Advanced Diploma: Business, Commerce, Management Studies and or Law
• 1 – 2 years working experience in Customer Due Diligence /Know Your Customer environment, with knowledge in AML regulations and Financial Crime processes

Knowledge & Skills:

• Sound knowledge of Customer Due Diligence Standards and FICA regulatory requirements.
• Strong IT literacy with good knowledge of MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook)

Competencies & Personal skills:

• Excellent investigatory and decision-making skills
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with stakeholders
• Ability to identify areas of improvement and provide potential solutions
• Flexibility and adaptable to change
• Ability to working under pressure
• Ability to proactively identify risks

Education

• Higher Diplomas: Business, Commerce and Management Studies (Required