Risk Management Specialist Johannesburg - Johannesburg
The Wright Recruitment
Join Our Team as a Risk Management and Compliance Specialist About Us: We are a dynamic e-commerce and iGaming company based in South Africa, specialising in Sports Betting services across multiple African countries. As part of our growth strategy, we are seeking a highly motivated Risk Management and Compliance Specialist to join our team Role Overview: As a Risk Management and Compliance Specialist, you will play a pivotal role in our efforts to ensure robust anti-money laundering (AML) and Know Your Customer (KYC) compliance. Your responsibilities will include assessing screening alerts, conducting due diligence investigations, and maintaining compliance with regulatory requirements. Key Responsibilities: Screening and Alert Review: Assess PEP, Sanction, and Adverse Media alerts to determine false positives or true matches. Research and Data Gathering: Conduct independent research using internal systems, commercial databases, and the internet to gather relevant data. KYC Checks: Perform KYC checks on new and existing customers to verify identities and assess potential risks. Due Diligence Reporting: Compile detailed enhanced due diligence reports for true matches and escalate findings to senior management for approval. Account Monitoring: Monitor accounts related to true matches and ensure ongoing compliance with AML and KYC regulations. Supplier and Affiliate Screening: Assist with screening third-party suppliers and affiliates, handling due diligence investigations as needed. Regulatory Awareness: Stay current with money laundering and terrorist financing behaviours, policies, regulations, criminal typologies, industry best practices, and developing trends. Expert Guidance: Act as a subject matter expert, providing guidance to employees on managing high-risk accounts related to PEPs, Sanctions, and Adverse Media. Suspicious Activity Reporting: Prepare and file suspicious activity reports (SARs) when applicable. Record Keeping: Ensure proper record-keeping of data collected and analysed, maintaining accurate documentation of all compliance-related activities. Skills and Expertise Required: Educational Background: Tertiary qualification in Forensics, Audit or Finance, or a related field. Industry Experience: Proven 5 years of experience in risk management, AML, and KYC procedures within the financial services or iGaming industry. Regulatory Knowledge: Familiarity with regulatory requirements and best practices related to AML and KYC compliance. Analytical Skills: Strong analytical skills with the ability to organize and analyse complex data sets effectively. Technical Proficiency: Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and experience with AML/KYC software and systems. Communication Skills: Excellent communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams. Why Join Us: Join a dynamic company at the forefront of Sports Betting in Africa. Work alongside a dedicated team committed to driving excellence and innovation in the iGaming industry. How to Apply: If you are passionate about compliance and risk management and are ready to contribute to our success, please submit your CV and a cover letter outlining your qualifications and interest in the role. We look forward to hearing from you
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