KYC & AML Client Onboarding Analyst

Ninety One; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 700,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Ninety One in Cape Town seeks a CLM/KYC Analyst to support onboarding and ongoing due diligence for both individual and institutional clients. You will engage with clients, gather documentation, and ensure compliance across the client lifecycle.

Collaborating with Legal, Compliance, Fund Operations and Onboarding, you will manage KYC information, monitor processes, and drive improvements to reduce delays while safeguarding regulatory standards.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree in law, commerce, or related field.
• 2–3 years relevant experience in financial institutions or professional services.
• Experience in client-facing roles and professional communication.
• Familiarity with CLM platforms and automation tools.

Responsibilities

• Onboard clients with initial KYC due diligence and documentation.
• Oversee KYC refreshes, ODD and PEP approvals.
• Monitor onboarding progress with third parties and stakeholders.
• Serve as primary contact for KYC-related queries.
• Resolve client and internal queries with relevant teams.
• Collaborate with Legal, Compliance, Onboarding, and Fund Operations.
• Identify risks, escalate high-risk cases, and support process improvements.
• Maintain records for audit and reporting.
• Present reportable information to fund committees and management.
• Stay updated on evolving KYC/AML regulatory requirements.
• Work with CLM platforms with tech teams to streamline workflows.

Skills

Client facing

Regulatory compliance

AML/KYC knowledge

Process improvement

Stakeholder management

Education

Undergraduate degree in law or commerce

Tools

CLM platforms

AI tools / low-code automation

Job description

Ninety One in Cape Town seeks a CLM/KYC Analyst to support onboarding and ongoing due diligence for both individual and institutional clients. You will engage with clients, gather documentation, and ensure compliance across the client lifecycle.

Collaborating with Legal, Compliance, Fund Operations and Onboarding, you will manage KYC information, monitor processes, and drive improvements to reduce delays while safeguarding regulatory standards.