AML & Fraud Detection Specialist

EdUpStairs; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 240,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Teleperformance in Cape Town seeks an AML/KYC Analyst to investigate transaction monitoring alerts and ensure compliance with AML/CTF regulations. You will raise SARs when needed and liaise with law enforcement, applying CIFAS guidelines and adapting to new directives.

The role requires attention to detail and the ability to work under pressure. Responsibilities include reviewing alerts, performing enhanced due diligence on PEPs/Adverse Media, and supporting the compliance team with timely

Qualifications

• Matric/Equivalent is required.
• Minimum of 1 year in customer service/financial services/banking environment.
• Experience in Fraud Prevention or Financial Crime is advantageous.
• Detailed knowledge of AML regulation in a business environment.
• 1+ years experience in KYC or similar admin role; familiarity with PEPs, Sanctions and Adverse Media.

Responsibilities

• Review and investigate transaction monitoring alerts for suspicious activity on customers’ accounts, ensuring AML/CTF criteria are reviewed and escalated appropriately.
• Accurately raise and report Suspicious Activity (SAR) to relevant parties; assist in further investigations as needed.
• Understand and apply new AML guidance around POCA, CTF and JMLSG directives.
• Liaise with law enforcement; ensure GDPR compliance in information handling.
• Investigate trends of Fraud using analysis techniques to mitigate risk and loss.
• Act as a reference for internal and external customers regarding financial crime detection and prevention.
• Screen for PEPs, sanctions and adverse media; annotate and escalate as needed to compliance teams.
• Perform enhanced due diligence on PEPs/SIPs as required.
• Alert senior management to AML weaknesses during alert screening.
• Investigate fraudulent declined payments and take appropriate action.
• Conduct SMCR checks for the business.
• Review CIFAS alerts per CIFAS processes and liaise with external organisations.
• Review referred accounts from Adaptive Authentication; record decisions for future scoring.

Skills

KYC

AML regulation knowledge

Fraud prevention

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Decision making

Communication

Education

Matric/Equivalent

Tools

CIFAS

Adaptive Authentication

Job description

Teleperformance in Cape Town seeks an AML/KYC Analyst to investigate transaction monitoring alerts and ensure compliance with AML/CTF regulations. You will raise SARs when needed and liaise with law enforcement, applying CIFAS guidelines and adapting to new directives.

The role requires attention to detail and the ability to work under pressure. Responsibilities include reviewing alerts, performing enhanced due diligence on PEPs/Adverse Media, and supporting the compliance team with timely