Job Description

Job Summary 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

or email your CV to . * For direct enquiries, contact Kay-Leen du Preez at kay-leen.dupreez@hireresolve.us.

• 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.
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