Crime Analyst

nedbank; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 540 000 - 750 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial institution in South Africa is seeking a skilled professional in anti-money laundering to transform data into actionable intelligence. You will be responsible for data acquisition, identifying emerging risks, and maintaining a typology library. The ideal candidate must have at least 5 years of experience in AML and financial crime analytics, along with a Bachelor's Degree in a relevant field. Strong analytical skills and a problem-solving mindset are essential, with a focus on teamwork and communication.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years experience in Anti Money Laundering field.
• Experience in forensic investigations and financial crime analytics.
• Understanding of banking environment.

Responsibilities

• Source and integrate internal and external datasets.
• Identify emerging risks and develop intelligence reports.
• Maintain a typology library and update risk indicators.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Team player

Communication

Education

Matric / Grade 12 / National Senior Certificate

Bachelor’s Degree in data analysis, forensic investigation or auditing

Job description

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Location: Johannesburg

Closing Date: 5 February 2026

Job Purpose

To support Group Financial Crime, Forensics and Security through transforming raw financial and third‑party data into actionable anti‑money laundering (AML) intelligence to prevent, detect, and disrupt money laundering activity and related predicate offenses supporting Money Laundering investigations, Subpoena team, High Risk Advisory committee, and External Stakeholders being the Financial Intelligence Centre and South African Anti-Money Laundering Integrated Task Force (SAMLIT).

Job Responsibilities

• Data Acquisition & Management: Source & integrate internal datasets (customer, KYC/CDD/EDD, transactions, channels, geographies, alerts, case outcomes) and external datasets (FIC, SAMLIT typologies, law‑enforcement requests, sanctions lists, adverse media).
• Intelligence Development: Strategically identify emerging criminal, money‑laundering and financial‑crime risks and typologies; generate target packages, network maps, priority subjects, high‑risk corridors, facilitators, and enablers; produce timely reports while supporting live investigations and ensuring case escalation and timely review.
• Typology & Red Flag Management: Share knowledge of trends and identified risks with team and stakeholders; obtain buy‑in for developing new or enhanced processes; maintain a typology library mapped to scenarios and controls, updating red flags, indicators and keywords across products and channels; translate SAMLIT/FIC guidance into detection logic.

Essential Qualifications - NQF Level

• Matric / Grade 12 / National Senior Certificate

Preferred Qualification

• Bachelor’s Degree. Preferably within the field of data analysis, forensic investigation and/or auditing.
• Preferred Certifications: Institute of Commercial Forensic Practitioners (ICFP) and/or Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE).
• Association of Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialists (ACAMS).

Minimum Experience Level

• Minimum 5 years in the Anti Money Laundering field, and/or conducting forensic investigations.
• AML monitoring, investigations, or financial crime analytics.
• Exposure and understanding of banking environment.
• Team player with an investigative mindset.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.

Technical / Professional Knowledge

• AML knowledge: FATF recommendations, FIC Act, STR standards, POCDATARA awareness, sanctions screening principles.
• Investigative: Hypothesis‑driven analysis, narrative drafting, evidentiary standards, linkage analysis.
• Governance & Ethics: Data protection, audit readiness, control documentation.
• Communication.
• Self‑management.
• Decision Making.
• Quality Orientation.
• Technical/Professional Knowledge and Skills.

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