Senior Financial Crime Analyst (Fully Remote)

Placements24; Randburg; Híbrido; ZAR 720.000 - 960.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Competitive salary

Health Insurance

Retirement savings plan

Professional development

Fully remote

Annual bonuses

Access to detection tools

Paid time off

Employee assistance program

Company holidays

Descripción de la vacante

Placements24 is partnering with a leading financial institution to recruit a Senior Financial Crime Analyst for a fully remote role. You will safeguard clients against money laundering, fraud, and terrorist financing by leveraging strong AML/CTF knowledge and investigative techniques across a globally distributed team.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in financial crime, expertise in transaction monitoring and SAR preparation, and familiarity with FICA and related regulations.

Formación

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Criminology, Law, or a related field.
• CAMS or CFCS certifications are highly preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in financial crime investigation, AML, fraud prevention, or compliance within Banking & Finance.

Responsabilidades

• Conduct in-depth investigations into suspicious activities and financial crime patterns.
• Analyze transaction data and customer profiles to identify AML/fraud risks.
• Prepare SARs and other regulatory filings.
• Develop enhanced due diligence for high-risk customers.
• Stay updated on financial crime typologies and regulatory changes.
• Collaborate with legal, compliance, and operations teams to address risks.
• Assist in development of transaction monitoring rules.
• Provide guidance to junior analysts on detection and investigation.
• Contribute to anti-financial crime strategy and risk assessments.
• Maintain thorough documentation of investigations.

Conocimientos

Financial crime analysis

Data analysis

Regulatory knowledge

Communication

Educación

Bachelor's degree in Finance/Criminology/Law

CAMS

CFCS

Herramientas

Transaction monitoring systems

Case management tools

Data analysis software

Descripción del empleo

About the Role

Our client, a leading financial institution committed to maintaining the highest standards of integrity, is seeking an experienced Senior Financial Crime Analyst to join their globally distributed team.

This fully remote position is instrumental in safeguarding the company against financial crime, including money laundering, fraud, and terrorist financing.

The ideal candidate will possess a strong understanding of financial crime typologies, investigative techniques, and regulatory frameworks.

You will be responsible for analyzing transaction data, identifying suspicious activities, and contributing to the firm's robust anti-financial crime program.

This role is entirely remote, offering the ultimate flexibility while serving our clients across Randburg, Gauteng and beyond.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct in-depth investigations into suspicious activities and financial crime patterns.
• Analyze transaction data and customer profiles to identify potential money laundering, fraud, or terrorist financing risks.
• Prepare detailed Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs) and other required regulatory filings.
• Develop and implement enhanced due diligence procedures for high-risk customers.
• Stay abreast of evolving financial crime typologies, regulatory changes, and industry best practices.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders, including legal, compliance, and operations teams, to address financial crime risks.
• Assist in the development and enhancement of transaction monitoring systems and rules.
• Provide training and guidance to junior analysts on financial crime detection and investigation.
• Contribute to the firm's overall anti-financial crime strategy and risk assessments.
• Maintain accurate and comprehensive documentation of investigations and case management.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Criminology, Law, or a related field.
• Professional certifications such as CAMS or CFCS are highly preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in financial crime investigation, AML, fraud prevention, or compliance within the Banking & Finance sector.
• Proven experience in analyzing large datasets and identifying suspicious financial activities.
• Thorough understanding of anti-money laundering (AML), counter-terrorist financing (CTF), and fraud prevention principles.
• Knowledge of relevant regulations and reporting requirements (e.g., FICA).
• Proficiency in transaction monitoring systems, case management tools, and data analysis software.
• Strong analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex findings clearly.
• Ability to work independently and manage workload effectively in a remote setting.
• Experience with or knowledge of financial crime risks relevant to the Randburg, Gauteng region is a plus.

Benefits

• Competitive salary package.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Retirement savings plan with employer contributions.
• Significant opportunities for professional development and certifications.
• Fully remote work arrangement offering unparalleled flexibility.
• Annual performance-based bonuses.
• Access to leading financial crime detection tools and resources.
• Supportive and collaborative virtual team environment.
• Generous paid time off and company holidays.
• Employee assistance program for well-being.