Anti-Money Laundering Analyst

2 weeks ago


Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa Sanlam Full time

Who we are?

Sanlam Fintech is a newly established digital first business within the Sanlam Group aiming to make financial advice and solutions accessible for everyone across Africa. Our goal is to lead the way in promoting financial confidence and helping individuals create a strong financial base to bridge generational wealth gaps. We embrace a culture of agility and continuous deployment, advocating for rapid learning and progressive thinking. Our vision is to create a workspace where knowledge workers can expedite the development of their concepts, introduce innovation to the market, and offer a rewarding career and growth opportunities for them to achieve their aspirations.

Purpose of the role

The main objective is to evaluate and analyze client profiles using due diligence tools to ensure compliance with Anti Money Laundering (AML) and Combating Financing Terrorism (CFT) standards, as well as other regulatory requirements necessitating such scrutiny before and during business interactions.

What will you do?

The Anti-Money Laundering Analyst is accountable for the following tasks:

- Review alerts generated by screening tool case management system
- Assess similarity of customer data with potential sanctioned, politically exposed persons (PEP) & Special Interest Persons (SIP)
- Monitor high-risk clients continuously
- Report suspicious transactions to Anti-Money Laundering Reporting Officer
- Perform Enhanced Due Diligence on high-risk clients
- Determine true match or false positive status based on specific elimination criteria
- Escalate alerts to Senior Management if required
- Follow a validation approach for findings
- Maintain accurate records of Enhanced Due Diligence
- Manage Business Unit mailboxes for client screenings
- Execute other relevant duties as assigned

Qualification

- Relevant tertiary qualification

- Previous experience in Anti-Money Laundering or Compliance Management is beneficial

Experience

- Minimum of 2 years experience in Anti-Money Laundering within the Financial services industry
- Exposure to Epsilon, Sentrix, and Legacy systems is advantageous
- Familiarity with screening tools (SIRON) is a plus

Knowledge

- Understanding of compliance monitoring processes
- Knowledge of products and services in the financial services industry

What makes you successful in this role?

- Effective communication
- Strong decision-making skills
- Analytical mindset
- Fosters innovation
- Strategic planning and alignment
- Attention to detail and accuracy
- Customer-oriented approach
- Collaboration abilities
- Achieves results
- Influencing and commitment skills
- Team player with resilience
- Proficiency in computer skills (MS Office – Word and Excel)

Knowledge and Skills

Shows comprehension of business procedures and reported incidents. Gathers detailed information on reported complaints to support investigations while ensuring caller anonymity. Responsible for managing incoming calls from anonymous informants professionally. Demonstrates good judgement regarding the urgency and sensitivity of received information. Proficient in data analytics and reporting.

Personal Attributes

- Interpersonal skills, operating independently
- Establishes trust autonomously
- Plans effectively
- Demonstrates quality decision-making independently

Develop a rewarding career with us

We are dedicated to fostering enduring relationships with our staff. We understand your aspirations for the future – in terms of your career, personal growth, and achievements. Our commitment lies in empowering our employees to recognize their value. Within our various business divisions – Sanlam Fintech, Sanlam Life and Savings, Sanlam Investment Group, Sanlam Allianz, Santam, MiWay, and the Group Office – numerous opportunities for advancement and personal development are available.

Core Competencies

- Resilient demeanor, working independently
- Promotes collaboration independently
- Encourages innovation autonomously
- Prioritizes customer focus autonomously
- Drives outcomes independently

Turnaround time

The screening process will commence after the application deadline. The duration to complete this process will vary based on your progress and managerial availability.



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