KYC & Admin Specialist — AML, Compliance & Onboarding

Old Mutual South Africa; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

Old Mutual South Africa is seeking an administrator to support AML/KYC compliance, client onboarding, and data remediation within an offshore administration environment. The role emphasizes accurate verification, risk assessment, and regulatory adherence.

The successful candidate will handle end-to-end onboarding, maintain data quality, and assist with audits while working under pressure to meet daily production targets. Strong Excel/Word skills and independent work style are essential.

Qualifications

• Min 6 months experience performing remediation tasks within Old Mutual International.
• Experience in the Isle of Man AML/KYC regulatory environment.
• Strong understanding of Offshore Investments AML/Compliance Program.
• Knowledge on FATCA and CRS regulations.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Advanced working knowledge of Excel and Word.
• Ability to work independently and with minimal supervision.
• Must be able to work well under pressure during tight deadlines.
• Strong attention to detail and organisational skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform client identification and verification on the Financial Intermediary relationships, including individuals, entities, and trusts from a wide range of jurisdictions.
• Perform Client Risk Assessments in line with the business RMCP and AML requirements within an offshore administration environment.
• Perform Client Due diligence in line with FICA requirements.
• Request, review and update client information upon trigger events.
• Performs end to end client onboarding: document checks, data capturing, service provider account opening.
• Supports the business with all aspects of data remediation.
• Ensure that data quality standards are being adhered to and support the Team Leader with the review and monitoring of outstanding audit actions.
• Follows standardised processes and provides administrative support in line with normal business functioning.
• Delivers on daily production standards and adheres to service and quality standards.
• Provides an indirect service to customers and intermediates.
• Responds to immediate requirements within procedure.
• Uses standard administrative techniques to coordinate own work.
• Product and process knowledge in different areas may differ but basic skills remain the same.
• May act as mentor / resource to less experienced Administrators.
• Acts as a support person and / or point of escalation for complex and difficult cases / clients.

Skills

AML/KYC knowledge

Data remediation

Excel proficiency

Attention to detail

Independent worker

Education

Grade 12 / NQF Level 4

Tools

Excel

Word

Job description

Old Mutual South Africa is seeking an administrator to support AML/KYC compliance, client onboarding, and data remediation within an offshore administration environment. The role emphasizes accurate verification, risk assessment, and regulatory adherence.

The successful candidate will handle end-to-end onboarding, maintain data quality, and assist with audits while working under pressure to meet daily production targets. Strong Excel/Word skills and independent work style are essential.