Senior Analyst (Organised Crime)

Financial Intelligence Centre; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 450 000 - 650 000; Full time

Job summary

A national financial oversight agency in Pretoria is seeking a technical expert to analyze complex financial and factual data. The role involves supporting criminal investigations and the recovery of proceeds of crime through detailed analysis and intelligence production. This position requires a relevant degree, a minimum of 6 years experience, and proficiency in financial analysis and data tools. The ideal candidate will be well-versed in anti-money laundering legislation and possess strong mentorship skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 6 years relevant experience.
• Preferable experience in Intelligence, Policing, Law enforcement, or Accountancy.
• Anti-Money laundering training is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Apply technical expertise in analyzing financial data.
• Perform complex analytic functions related to proceeds of crime.
• Prepare financial intelligence assessments and briefings.

Skills

Financial analysis

Data analysis

Research

Communication

Education

Relevant degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

Job description

Job Purpose

The purpose of this job is to apply technical expertise and judgment in the interpretation and presentation of a variety of complex financial and factual data, to assist with identifying subjects and associated links with the proceeds of crime, in order to aid criminal investigations, the recovery of proceeds of crime, criminal prosecutions and medium to long term decision making.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Apply diagnosis to see multiple relationships and make multiple causal links or determine the impact of multiple part chains of events in order to formulate a hypothesis.
• Perform complex analytic functions in respect of financial calculations, transaction summaries, flow of funds analysis, tracing of assets and the ability to identify and explore transacting patterns and scenarios which may be linked to the proceeds of crime and money laundering.
• Prepare a variety of financial intelligence products involving complex financial and factual information.
• Act as a technical reference point for information and financial analysis and offer solutions to a variety of complex problems in support of issues within the area of responsibility.
• Direct team members to research, evaluate, analyse, and interpret information received from multiple sources and to identify and close information gaps in order to produce comprehensive, timely and relevant intelligence products; and ensure the creation of charts and graphics to explain findings.
• Identify and recommend optimal resources for tasks in terms of skills and technical ability when required.
• Plan and manage outputs with limited supervision; work with managers and members of other agencies in support of combating crime priorities to ensure production of the most complete and accurate assessments possible.
• Develop an understanding of the client's objectives and translate the client’s objective into a value added service.
• Prepare and present financial intelligence assessments and briefings to the Centre's clients.
• Assist in converting intelligence to evidence where required; advise key leadership of financial intelligence issues and challenges as appropriate.
• May support crisis planning and operations.
• Represent the organisation at working groups, meetings, conferences, and seminars.
• Oversee and provide feedback to staff members as and when required.
• Assist in legal proceedings including testifying in court as an expert witness and preparing visual aids to demonstrate findings when required.
• Provide mentorship / coaching and ensure transfer of skills to colleagues.

Education, Skills and Experience

• Relevant degree and a minimum of 6 years relevant experience.
• Working experience in one of the following industries is preferable: Intelligence, Policing, Law enforcement, Law, Accountancy.
• Experience in the collection, application and use of relevant information in order to produce hypothesis, deductions and findings.
• Sound knowledge in any of the following fields is preferable: financial and information analysis, law enforcement, forensics or auditing.
• Sound knowledge and experience using the Microsoft Office suite and Excel is a prerequisite.
• Working knowledge of data analysis applications, tools, and systems.
• Anti-Money laundering training and an honours and master's qualification will be an added advantage.
• An applied understanding of the South African Constitution, Criminal Law, Criminal Procedure Act and Laws of Evidence.
• Sound knowledge of the legislation governing the anti-money laundering / terror financing regime.
• Ability to apply an advanced understanding of the intelligence cycle to collate, evaluate, analyse and produce financial intelligence reports in a manner which is understandable and properly corroborated.