AML Analyst

VALR; Sudáfrica; Presencial; ZAR 550.000 - 900.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

VALR is seeking an AML compliance professional to conduct sanctions screening, EDD investigations, and client risk assessments for retail and institutional clients. You will monitor transaction activity, review risk classifications, and collaborate with risk stakeholders to strengthen controls and reporting.

The role involves developing, implementing, and refining AML policies and remediation plans, plus preparing regular compliance reports for internal stakeholders.

Formación

• Demonstrated experience in AML or fraud monitoring within financial services or crypto.
• Strong knowledge of AML regulations, FATF standards and local acts.
• Ability to work under pressure with high accuracy.

Responsabilidades

• Conduct sanctions screening and review PEP/DPIP alerts, incl. escalations.
• Perform Enhanced Due Diligence investigations and reports.
• Recommend risk mitigations including account restrictions or offboarding.
• Monitor client activity to identify unusual or suspicious patterns.
• Develop and enhance AML processes, policies, and controls.

Conocimientos

AML experience

Financial crime compliance

FATF awareness

Analytical mindset

Investigative skills

Communication skills

Regulatory understanding

Educación

Finance/Law-related degree

Herramientas

Chainalysis certifications

Transaction monitoring systems

Descripción del empleo

About Us:

Founded in 2018, headquartered in Johannesburg, and backed by leading investors including Pantera Capital, Coinbase Ventures and Fidelity’s F-Prime Capital, VALR is a global crypto exchange offering a comprehensive suite of products—including Spot Trading, Spot Margin, Perpetual Futures, Staking, Lending, Borrowing, OTC services, VALR Invest, Crypto Bundles, and VALR Pay. Licensed by South Africa’s FSCA, with regulatory approval in Europe, VALR serves over 1.7 million registered users and 2,000 corporate and institutional clients worldwide. The exchange is dedicated to advancing a just financial future that upholds human dignity and the unity of mankind. For more information, visit valr.com.

Our Vision:

To establish VALR as a global institution that advances the economic life of human civilisation through a borderless, inclusive, and empowering financial ecosystem.

Our Mission:

To contribute towards a global financial system that upholds justice, fosters human dignity, and reflects the oneness of humanity, by serving the financial needs of individuals, communities, and institutions through innovative financial technologies.

• Demonstrated experience in AML, financial crime compliance or fraud monitoring, preferably within the crypto asset or financial services industry.
• Good understanding of AML regulations and local and international compliance frameworks, including the FIC Act and FATF standards.
• Advantageous: Chainalysis certifications or other relevant blockchain analytics training.
• Strong analytical and investigative skills, with a high level of attention to detail.
• Clear and effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Working knowledge of compliance tools and transaction monitoring systems.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and work effectively in a fast-paced, high-stakes environment.
• Demonstrated integrity, independence and a commitment to ethical, values-aligned decision-making.
• A relevant qualification or practical experience in Finance, Law, Business or a related field. A formal degree is advantageous but not essential.

• Conduct sanctions screening and review PEP/DPIP alerts, including escalations and follow-up investigations.
• Perform Enhanced Due Diligence (EDD) investigations and prepare comprehensive investigation reports.
• Recommend appropriate risk mitigation measures, including potential account restrictions or client offboarding.
• Monitor and assess client transaction activity to identify unusual patterns and potentially suspicious behaviour.
• Conduct periodic client reviews and reassessments of risk classifications.
• Perform onboarding due diligence and reputational risk assessments for new retail and institutional clients.
• Develop, review and enhance AML compliance processes, policies and procedures.
• Identify gaps in internal controls and contribute to the development and implementation of remediation plans.
• Collaborate with business units and risk stakeholders to strengthen AML monitoring, controls and reporting.
• Support the design and implementation of new compliance tools, frameworks and automation initiatives.
• Prepare and present bi-weekly and monthly reports to internal compliance stakeholders.