About the position
Job Title: Anti-Financial Crime Analyst
Location: Cape Town
Summary:
Hire Resolve's Client is seeking to hire a dynamic and analytical professional role responsible for the detection, investigation, and mitigation of financial crime risks. This position focuses on anti-money laundering (AML), fraud prevention, and sanctions compliance through real-time assessments, customer interactions, and risk-based analysis.
Key Responsibilities:
- Investigate and resolve AML and fraud-related alerts in real time, including conducting thorough risk assessments and maintaining complete audit trails.
- Perform periodic reviews of high-risk accounts, documenting detailed risk assessment outcomes.
- Manage Politically Exposed Persons (PEP) and Sanctions checks, providing clear justifications and audit logs.
- Communicate directly with customers (via phone, chat, and email) to address financial crime concerns.
- Detect and respond to fraudulent activities, including account suspensions when necessary.
- Assess onboarding risks for new users using a risk-based approach.
- Prepare and complete Enhanced Due Diligence (EDD) reports with clear conclusions.
- Escalate complex or high-risk cases appropriately for further investigation.
Requirements:
- Proficient in English with strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong data analysis and problem-solving capabilities.
- Comfortable making real-time decisions based on limited information.
- Capable of working independently and within a collaborative team.
- Quick learner with a proactive approach to identifying and mitigating potential risks.
- Strong alignment with a collaborative and agile team culture.
Working Hours:
- Five-day workweek, including weekends.
- 9-hour shifts scheduled between 09:00 and 22:00 (local time), inclusive of a 1-hour lunch break.
Looking for a Career Move?
Contact Hire Resolve:
- Our client is offering a competitive salary for the Anti-Financial Crime Analyst role (based on experience).
- Apply now at hireresolve.us or email your CV to [Email Address Removed].com.
- For direct enquiries, contact Kay-Leen du Preez at [Email Address Removed].
- Subject line: Anti-Financial Crime Analyst
If you're a match, we’ll call you within 3 days. If not, we’ll keep your CV on file for future roles.
Desired Skills:
- Anti-Financial Crime Analyst
- Anti-Financial Crime Analyst
- Anti-Financial Crime Analyst
