Analyst KYC at Absa Group Limited (Absa)

About the Job

Job Summary

• Join the exciting world of Absa CIB as an Analyst KYC. The purpose of the role is to be a specialist member of the KYC team responsible for the 1st and 2nd tier checking, validation, control and reporting of all requirement in the Regulatory Know Your Customer (KYC) and Anti-Money Laundering and Sanctions process and procedures for all client relationships in accordance with regulatory requirements, policy guidelines, business rules and legal framework.
• This role will specifically focus on the review and updating of Pre-screening activities, screening and trigger events, report review and discounting, within the KYC process. It will further allow the candidate to learn and grown into a wider KYC role

Job Description

Key Accountabilities

• Advise and support the Relationship Executive / Operational Banker (RE / OB) in respect of rendering a consultative support to their portfolio of client relationships by explaining the reasons behind the importance of Know your Customer (KYC) and Anti- Money Laundering and Sanctions requirements and procedures thus ensuring that KYC and Account Opening documentation are correct right first time in terms of Regulatory, Business, Legal and Audit Requirements
• Perform the 2nd tier check and validation of customer files prepared by 1st tier (Relationship Executive (RE) and Operational Banker (OB) (also referred to as "front line") in terms of KYC process and procedure to ensure a high standard of compliance in terms of regulatory requirements as well as 3rd tier audit results
• Check and validate files prepared by front line on a trigger event
• Pro-actively perform file reviews in own portfolio to ensure that frontline is aware of any outstanding regulatory documentation / adherence to new business rules before annual review of customer facilities. This will ensure robust management of any regulatory and compliance risk factors
• Remain up to date with all regulatory and compliance related information and Credit Policy issues
• Maintain and continuously look for opportunities to further develop skills and knowledge base
• Attend Portfolio Team meetings on an ad-hoc basis and contribute fully, including suggestions for ways of improving customer service with special reference to regulatory compliance issues
• Support members of the Relationship Team (Relationship Executive and Operational Banker) with respect to regulatory compliance requirements / rules to deliver outstanding performance

Education and Experience Required

• NQF Level 6: BCom Degree in Commerce or Legal
• Minimum 2 years working experience in a Corporate and Business Bank Environment