Junior Compliance Analyst Cape Town

Our financial services client in Cape Town is looking for a Junior Compliance Analyst with 1-3 years’ experience within the financial services industry. It’s a Hybrid position. You will support AML/KYC, sanctions screening and general compliance monitoring to help the firm meet FICA, FSCA and POPIA obligations.

Salary Negotiable

Min Requirements

Diploma or degree (BCom, LLB, or relevant) or compliance/AML certificate; CAMS desirable.
1-3 years’ experience in AML/KYC or compliance (financial services preferred).
Familiarity with FICA, FIC guidance and POPIA
Exposure to AML/KYC systems advantageous.
Average alert disposition time
Onboarding turnaround
KYC remediation backlog
Quality of investigation documentation (audit findings).

Responsibilities

Triage and investigate transaction alerts; document findings and escalate suspected STRs to the MLRO.
Perform KYC/CDD and onboarding checks, plus periodic KYC remediation.
Review sanctions/PEP hits and assist with blocking/filing actions.
Execute control testing and routine compliance monitoring; record and track remediation.
Maintain accurate, auditable case files and produce basic compliance reports.
Support training, policy updates and regulatory requests.