Junior Compliance Analyst

Key Responsibilities

The Junior Compliance Analyst will assist the Compliance team with:

• Supporting client onboarding and reviewing KYC/CDD documentation for completeness.

• Conducting basic screening checks, including sanctions, PEP and adverse media searches.

• Assisting with periodic reviews and updating client compliance files.

• Following up on missing or expired KYC documentation.

• Maintaining Compliance registers, trackers and records.

• Assisting with AML/CFT and compliance monitoring activities.

• Supporting the preparation of compliance reports and basic statistics.

• Assisting with regulatory surveys, questionnaires and information requests.

• Supporting the preparation and organization of documents required for audits and regulatory reviews.

• Assisting with the review and administrative updating of Compliance policies, procedures and manuals.

• Supporting the organization of Compliance and AML/CFT training.

• Maintaining training attendance and completion records.

• Conducting basic regulatory or compliance research when required.

• Assisting with the preparation of documents and information for management, committee and Board reporting.

• Following up on outstanding Compliance actions under the guidance of senior team members.

• Providing general administrative and operational support to the Compliance function.

• Performing other Compliance-related duties and participating in projects as required.     

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in law, Finance, Accounting, Business, Management, Economics or another relevant field.

• Recent graduates are encouraged to apply.

• Previous internship or work experience in Compliance, AML/CFT, KYC, financial services, audit, risk or a related area would be an advantage but is not essential.

• Basic knowledge of AML/CFT or financial services regulations would be advantageous.

Skills and Attributes

We are looking for someone who:

• Has a genuine interest in developing a career in Compliance.

• Is organised and pays attention to detail.

• Is comfortable working with documents, information and data.

• Has good written and verbal communication skills.

• Is willing to learn and take guidance from more experienced colleagues.

• Can follow procedures and work within established deadlines.

• Is comfortable asking questions and escalating matters when unsure.

• Can maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information appropriately.

• Has good working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint.

• Can work effectively both independently and as part of a team.