Assoicate CDD officer

TMF Group; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 420,000 - 540,000; Full time

Job summary

TMF Group in Cape Town seeks an Associate Customer Due Diligence Officer to support CDD activities within KYC operations for a designated Market.

You will assist with data collection, KYC assessments, and regulatory compliance, while coordinating review processes and guidance to the team. A 1–3 year background in KYC/AML is valued, with strong attention to detail and communication skills.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years' experience in KYC, CDD, AML, Compliance, Client Onboarding, or related field.
• Experience in financial services or regulated environments preferred.
• Basic understanding of KYC, CDD, AML and client onboarding processes.
• Strong attention to detail and analytical skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.

Responsibilities

• Support the Senior CDD Officer and CDD Officer with the KYC process for the respective Market to ensure accurate and timely compliance.
• Provide guidance on all cases.

Skills

KYC basics

AML awareness

Communication

Stakeholder management

Education

Law, Compliance, Risk, Finance, Business (relevant)

Job description

About TMF

TMF Group is a leading provider of administrative services, helping clients invest and operate safely around the world.

As we’re a global company with 12,000+ colleagues based in over 125 offices across 87 jurisdictions, we actively seek out people with the talent and potential to flourish at TMF Group, whatever their background, and offer job opportunities to the broadest spectrum of people. Once on board we nurture and promote talented individuals, making sure that senior positions are open to all.

Discover the role

The Associate Customer Due Diligence Officer supports the Senior CDD Officer and CDD Officer for an assigned Market for KYC operations, ensuring compliance with regulatory and organizational standards, as well as coordinating the review of data collection and KYC assessment of all clients to which TMF provides services to in the respective Market.

Execution

Key Responsibilities

• Support the Senior CDD Officer and CDD Officer with the KYC process for the respective Market to ensure accurate and timely compliance with internal policies and external regulations.
• Provide guidance on all cases.

Process Improvement & Compliance

• Identify opportunities to enhance CDD processes and implement best practices to optimize efficiency and accuracy.
• Ensure all CDD-related activities adhere to relevant regulations and standards while minimizing operational risks.

Key Requirements

• 1-3 years' experience in KYC, CDD, AML, Compliance, Client Onboarding, or a related field.
• Experience within financial services, fund administration, corporate services, fiduciary services, or other regulated environments preferred.
• Relevant qualification in Law, Compliance, Risk, Finance, Business, or a related discipline preferred.
• Basic understanding of KYC, CDD, AML, and client onboarding processes.
• Strong attention to detail and analytical skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Client-focused, proactive, and willing to learn.
• Experience engaging with clients and obtaining due diligence documentation is advantageous.

What’s In It For You

• An exciting opportunity in an international company
• Professional development opportunities as well as extensive individual further training opportunities, supported by our TMF Business Academy
• A career within an ever evolving market
• Flat hierarchies with direct contact to management and international exchange

We’re looking forward to getting to know you!