Credo is a Wealth Management services business that has been in existence since 1998 and employs over 100 staff. The group has assets under custody in excess of £4.3bn (£1.2bn of which is under management), represented by over 7,000 client accounts. Credo is majority owned by senior management, many of whom have been with the group for more than ten years....
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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
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