Entry-to-Junior Level | Johannesburg/Gauteng
Are you a Law or Business graduate with an eye for detail and a passion for legal operations? Curiska is recruiting a Client Accounts and Remediation Analyst to join a high-performing compliance team.
This role is perfect for someone looking to build a career in Anti-Money Laundering (AML) and Regulatory Compliance. You will be responsible for ensuring that client data meets the highest legal standards while investigating risks and flagging potential financial crimes.
Position Details:
- Recruiter: Curiska
- Location: Gauteng (Centurion/Joburg area typical for Curiska)
- Job Type: Full-time (Entry-to-Junior Level)
- Industry: Legal / Compliance / Financial Services
Requirements:
- Education: Minimum NQF Level 6 Degree in Law, Business Administration, or a related field.
- Tech Skills: Proficient in MS Office, specifically Advanced Excel (Pivot Tables) for data mining.
- Compliance Literacy: Foundational knowledge of KYC (Know Your Customer), AML, and Sanction policies.
- Mindset: Analytical approach to problem-solving with extreme attention to detail.
Key Responsibilities:
- Remediation & QC: Update client accounts to meet RBA, FATCA, and FICA legal standards.
- Risk Screening: Review PEP (Politically Exposed Persons) and Sanction alerts; investigate and flag “red flags” to management.
- Legal Research: Use internal and commercial databases to verify corporate structures and beneficial ownership.
- Reporting: Assist in drafting Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs) and maintaining audit trails.
- Data Integrity: Manage new applications and account changes with 100% accuracy.
How to Apply:
Interested candidates should send their application pack (CV, Qualification, and Full Transcript) to:
- Email: info@curiska.co.za
- Subject Line: Application: Client Accounts and Remediation Analyst
Career Advice for Compliance Applicants
- Know the Acronyms: In your interview, you must know what these stand for:
- FICA: Financial Intelligence Centre Act (South Africa’s main AML law).
- FATCA: Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act (US-led tax reporting).
- PEP: Politically Exposed Person (someone in a prominent public position who carries higher risk).
- Excel is your Best Friend: Remediation often involves cleaning thousands of lines of client data. If you can explain how you use VLOOKUPs or Pivot Tables to find missing ID numbers or incorrect addresses, you will be a top candidate.
- The “Skeptical” Mindset: A good Remediation Analyst is like a detective. Show that you are naturally curious and don’t just “tick boxes”—you look for patterns that don’t make sense.
Possible Interview Questions
Technical & Regulatory
- “What are some common ‘red flags’ you might look for when verifying the beneficial ownership of a complex corporate structure?”
- “How does FICA protect the South African financial system from money laundering?”
- “If a client’s name matches a Sanctions list but their date of birth is different, how do you proceed with the investigation?”
Operational
- “Describe a time you had to handle a high volume of data. How did you ensure 100% accuracy?”
- “How do you stay updated on the latest trends in terrorist financing or AML legislation?”