Investor AML / KYC Specialist

SET Recruitment Consultants; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 800,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global consultancy is seeking an experienced Investor AML / KYC Specialist to join their team. This role, which can be performed remotely or from Cape Town, focuses on investor onboarding and requires deep knowledge of multi-jurisdictional AML requirements. Candidates should have relevant qualifications and 5 - 7 years of experience in an asset management environment. Excellent career growth opportunities are available in this fixed-term contract position.

Qualifications

• 5 - 7 years experience in asset management or fund investor environment.
• Experience working with regulatory frameworks across jurisdictions.
• Familiarity with corporate structures and complex ownership arrangements.

Responsibilities

• Conduct detailed investor-level AML / KYC assessments.
• Work collaboratively with Transfer Agents and Fund Administrators.
• Provide insights on multi-jurisdictional AML requirements.

Skills

Multi-jurisdictional AML knowledge

Investor onboarding

Fund / trust structures

Experience with Transfer Agents

Education

Relevant qualification / certification

Job description

Investor AML / KYC Specialist

R600k - R800k (neg)

Fixed Term contract

Remote or Cape Town

Excellent career opportunity with established global consultancy who is looking for an experienced AML / KYC professional with a strong background in investor onboarding and fund / trust structures . The ideal candidate will have deep knowledge of multi-jurisdictional AML requirements and experience working with Transfer Agents, Fund Administrators, and distribution channels. This role is focused on investor-level AML / KYC rather than traditional retail banking, and will require familiarity with funds trusts, partnerships, corporate structures, complex ownership arrangements, and regulatory frameworks across key jurisdictions.

Relevant qualification / certification coupled with 5 - 7 years experience preferably in an asset management / fund investor environment.