KYC & AML Client Lifecycle Specialist

Ninety One; Wes-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Ninety One, South Africa’s largest investment manager, is seeking a Client Lifecycle Management (CLM) specialist to deliver AML/KYC due diligence and onboarding across our global fund ranges. You will engage with clients and internal stakeholders to ensure regulatory compliant, efficient client onboarding and ongoing due diligence.

The role emphasizes monitoring, risk controls, and collaboration with Legal, Compliance and Onboarding teams to embed updated standards and ensure a professional,

Qualifications

• Degree in law, commerce, or related field.
• 5+ years KYC/AML experience at asset manager or financial institution.
• Experience in client-facing roles with professional handling of sensitive conversations.
• Familiarity with CLM platforms and AI/low-code automation tools.
• Experience in FATF high risk jurisdictions and FATCA/CRS concepts.

Responsibilities

• Onboard clients by completing initial KYC due diligence for individuals and institutions.
• Conduct KYC refreshes, ODD, and PEP approvals.
• Coordinate onboarding progress with third parties and internal teams.
• Serve as primary contact for complex KYC queries.
• Manage client, third-party and internal query resolutions.
• Collaborate with Legal, Compliance, Onboarding, Fund Operations and transfer agents.

Skills

KYC/AML

Client onboarding

Regulatory compliance

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

CLM platforms

Risk monitoring

Education

Law or commerce degree

Tools

CLM platforms

AI tools

Job description

Ninety One, South Africa’s largest investment manager, is seeking a Client Lifecycle Management (CLM) specialist to deliver AML/KYC due diligence and onboarding across our global fund ranges. You will engage with clients and internal stakeholders to ensure regulatory compliant, efficient client onboarding and ongoing due diligence.

The role emphasizes monitoring, risk controls, and collaboration with Legal, Compliance and Onboarding teams to embed updated standards and ensure a professional,