AML & KYC Analyst: Guarding Financial Crime Risk

OutsideCapital; Durban; On-site; ZAR 320,000 - 520,000; Full time

Job summary

OutsideCapital is seeking an AML & KYC Analyst to join its compliance operations in Durban. You will play a frontline role in financial crime risk management, ensuring client portfolios adhere to local and international regulations and internal policies.

You will collaborate with Branch Managers, Relationship Managers, and Senior Compliance Officers to onboard and review high-profile accounts, conduct CDD/EDD, and support regulatory submissions in a dynamic, supportive banking environment.

Qualifications

• LLB or equivalent in Law, Risk Management, or Compliance.
• 1–3 years AML/KYC/regulatory compliance experience.
• Strong working knowledge of the SA FIC Act and AML practices.
• Excellent analytical and documentation skills.
• Ability to manage high-volume workflows under deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Account risk profiling and monitoring against regulatory standards.
• Workflow management for high-risk account approvals and renewals.
• CDD and EDD reporting with document verification.
• Risk reviews for PEPs and complex structures.
• RE-KYC reviews for medium- and lower-risk accounts.
• Stakeholder collaboration with Branch/Relationship Managers and Compliance.
• Liaison with Compliance leadership and escalation as needed.

Skills

AML/KYC

Regulatory compliance

Risk assessment

Analytical thinking

Communication

Education

LLB or equivalent in Law/Compliance

Tools

HPLUS

ACAMS

Job description

OutsideCapital is seeking an AML & KYC Analyst to join its compliance operations in Durban. You will play a frontline role in financial crime risk management, ensuring client portfolios adhere to local and international regulations and internal policies.

You will collaborate with Branch Managers, Relationship Managers, and Senior Compliance Officers to onboard and review high-profile accounts, conduct CDD/EDD, and support regulatory submissions in a dynamic, supportive banking environment.