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AML Compliance assistant Jobs in Johannesburg, South Africa at Curiska
Hiring : AML Compliance Assistant
About the Role :
We are seeking a detail-oriented and motivated AML Compliance Assistant. The ideal candidate will have at least one year of experience in Anti-Money Laundering (AML) compliance within the financial services industry. You will play a crucial role in ensuring the firm adheres to all relevant regulations and internal policies related to AML and Know Your Customer (KYC).
Key Responsibilities :
Sanctions, PEP, and Adverse Media Screening : Conduct thorough reviews of sanctions screening, PEP, and adverse media checks for clients and counter parties.
AML / KYC Due Diligence : Review and analyze AML / KYC due diligence information for a diverse range of clients with varying legal structures and jurisdictions, ensuring compliance with the firm’s due diligence requirements.
Enhanced Due Diligence (EDD) : Review high-risk accounts and EDD reports, and assist the Client Services Team with EDD requirements.
Suspicious Activity Monitoring : Analyze customer relationships, documentation, activity patterns, and transactions to detect potential suspicious activity or activity inconsistent with the client’s profile, escalating as necessary.
AML Training Support : Assist in providing AML training to staff.
Risk Assessments : Complete risk assessments on clients, considering relevant risk factors as determined by the firm.
Reporting : Compile various management reports.
Administration : Handle general administrative tasks.
Project Support : Participate in projects and ad-hoc tasks as required by management.
Compliance Documentation : Prepare updates to compliance documentation.
Due Diligence Requests : Respond to due diligence requests on behalf of the company.
Essential Skills and Experience :
Financial Services Experience : Prior experience in financial services, preferably within an investment or platform-based environment.
AML Experience : Minimum of one year of experience in AML compliance.
Regulatory Knowledge : Knowledge of Money Laundering Regulations in the UK and / or FICA (Financial Intelligence Centre Act).
JMSLG Guidance (Preferred) : Preferably knowledge of the (UK) Joint Money Laundering Steering Group (JMSLG) Guidance.
Customer Due Diligence : Knowledge of customer and enhanced due diligence, sanctions, PEP, and adverse media screening.
Financial Sanctions : Understanding of the implications of financial sanctions on financial institutions and their conduct, including OFAC, HM Treasury, EU, and UN sanctions.
Education :
A relevant degree or certification in compliance, finance, or a related field is preferred.
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Title: AML Compliance assistant
Company: Curiska
Location: Johannesburg, South Africa
Category: Finance & Banking (Regulatory Compliance Specialist, Financial Crime), Law/Legal (Regulatory Compliance Specialist, Financial Crime)
