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AML / KYC Analyst

Perform due diligence, monitor transactions, and support compliance against financial crime.

payments Avg: R42,000

description Overview

AML/KYC Analysts verify customer identity, assess risk, monitor transactions, and escalate suspicious activity in line with compliance policies.

**A Day in the Life:**
KYC reviews, transaction monitoring, and case documentation.

schedule A Day in the Life

08:30

Review KYC queue and risk flags

10:00

Due diligence checks and documentation

13:00

Transaction monitoring and case analysis

15:30

Escalations, reporting, and audit evidence

trending_up Career Path

Step 1

Compliance Admin

0-2

Step 2

AML/KYC Analyst

2-6

Step 3

Senior AML Specialist

6-10

Step 4

MLRO / Head of Financial Crime

10+

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Salary Range

R 22,000 - R 70,000

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