With over 100 years of rich history and strongly positioned as a local bank with regional and international expertise, a career with our family offers the opportunity to be part of this exciting growth journey, to reset our future and shape our destiny as a proudly African group.
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.Job Description
- 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
Education
Higher Diplomas: Business, Commerce and Management Studies (Required)Absa Bank Limited is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. In compliance with the Employment Equity Act 55 of 1998, preference will be given to suitable candidates from designated groups whose appointments will contribute towards achievement of equitable demographic representation of our workforce profile and add to the diversity of the Bank.
Absa Bank Limited reserves the right not to make an appointment to the post as advertised
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What We Do
Absa Group Limited (Absa) has forged a new way of getting things done, driven by bravery and passion, with the readiness to realise growth on the African continent and beyond. We’re a truly African brand, inspired by the people we serve in Botswana, Ghana, Kenya, Mauritius, Mozambique, Seychelles, South Africa, Tanzania, Uganda, and Zambia. We also have representative offices in China, Namibia, Nigeria and the United States, as well as securities entities in the United Kingdom and the United States, along with technology support colleagues in the Czech Republic.
