AML & Financial Crime Compliance Analyst (8-Month Contract)

Redpin; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 420,000 - 660,000; Part time

Job summary

Redpin is transitioning to embedded software for real estate payments and seeks a Compliance Analyst to lead AML, CTF, and regulatory compliance efforts. You will review CDD/KYC, monitor transactions, and support reporting requirements across licensed entities.

The role requires experience in AML within financial services, preferably with FX exposure, and strong communication skills to advise frontline teams and internal stakeholders. A proactive, detail-oriented approach is essential.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated understanding of AML risk in financial services, including money laundering risks.
• Experience in foreign exchange is desirable.
• Tertiary qualification with ICA, ACAMS or CISI (or equivalent) desirable.
• Excellent communication skills for clear, concise stakeholder updates.
• Pro-active, takes ownership and can work on own initiative.
• Strong attention to detail in all tasks.

Responsibilities

• Ensure regulatory obligations are met and align with our compliance framework for licensed entities.
• Provide clear, accurate guidance to frontline and back-office teams.
• Review CDD and KYC inquiries to ensure regulatory compliance and support clients.
• Review customer applications and conduct risk assessments on high-risk profiles.
• Monitor transactions to identify AML/CTF and financial crime risks with clear rationale for decisions.
• Assist in drafting Suspicious Activity Reports for FIUs where applicable.
• Collaborate with banking partners and authorities in information requests as needed.
• Identify improvements to working practices to maintain efficiency and compliance.

Skills

AML risk understanding

Pro-active work ethic

Exceptional communication

Attention to detail

Education

ICA / ACAMS / CISI (or equivalent)

Job description

Redpin is transitioning to embedded software for real estate payments and seeks a Compliance Analyst to lead AML, CTF, and regulatory compliance efforts. You will review CDD/KYC, monitor transactions, and support reporting requirements across licensed entities.

The role requires experience in AML within financial services, preferably with FX exposure, and strong communication skills to advise frontline teams and internal stakeholders. A proactive, detail-oriented approach is essential.