Financial Crime Transaction Analyst

Hollywoodbets; Durban; On-site; ZAR 400,000 - 500,000; Full time

Job summary

A gaming company in Durban seeks a Risk Officer to monitor transaction alerts, collaborate with the AML team, and ensure compliance with regulatory obligations. Ideal candidates will have strong analytical skills and relevant qualifications in law, auditing, or risk management. Experience in fraud detection and strong communication skills are essential. This position requires shift work on a 24/7 basis.

Qualifications

• Experience with fraud detection or investigations.
• Computer literate.
• Valid driver’s license required.

Responsibilities

• Monitor transaction alerts for suspicious behaviour.
• Collaborate with AML team to escalate potential money laundering.
• Provide guidance to internal and external partners.

Skills

Risk Monitoring

Data Analysis

Communication

Critical Thinking

Education

Completed Matric with English and Mathematics

Completed or studying towards a diploma/degree in relevant fields

Job description

Job Description

• Risk Monitoring & Fraud Detection
• AML (Anti-Money Laundering) Expertise
• Data Analysis & Reporting
• Operational & Shift Management
• Communication & Collaboration
• Critical Thinking & Decision Making
• Technical Skills (implied)

Responsibilities

• Monitor transaction alerts to respond to suspicious behaviour.
• Monitoring card deposits (foreign and local) on a 24/7 roster basis.
• Screen clients within 15 minutes to make an informed decision around the account behaviour.
• Overseeing FICA accounts, absorbing risk from betting activities.
• Providing standby support to the betting risk team during high risk or peak periods.
• Collaborate closely with the AML team to identify and escalate potential money laundering activities, ensuring alignment with regulatory obligations.
• Share data and insights with internal teams to support suspicious activity reporting and ongoing investigations.
• Work with the management team to enhance financial detection and risk scoring systems.
• Ability to work scheduled shifts on a 24hrs/7days a week on a roster basis.
• Provide guidance to internal and external partners e.g. Customer Support, Operations teams and Banking institutions.
• Be able to justify and evidence decision making processes taken.
• Ability to think critically

Qualifications

• Completed Matric with English and Mathematics
• Completed or studying towards a diploma/degree, majoring in law, Fraud, auditing, banking or accounting, data analysis, business intelligence, policing or risk management.
• Computer literate
• Valid driver’s license.
• Experience with fraud or case management, policing detection or investigations, customer investigations, data analysis or auditing.
• Experience in banking, Compliance, anti-money laundering or Forensics, risk management.
• Experience in KYC and risk profiling