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 counterparties.

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.

Please send your CV to Curiska
Aml Compliance Assistant position available in Gauteng, Johannesburg. This job position was posted by Curiska. The job has been posted as a premium ad on 2025-03-02 at 13:00:13 in the Finance Accounting category

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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 counterparties.

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.

Please send your CV to Curiska
Aml Compliance Assistant position available in Gauteng, Johannesburg. This job position was posted by Curiska. The job has been posted as a premium ad on 2025-03-02 at 13:00:12 in the Finance Accounting category

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