About this role
About the Role
Pesa is seeking a Financial Crime Analyst to support business customer onboarding, conduct KYC checks, verify documentation and ensure compliance with Anti-Money Laundering (AML) and regulatory requirements.
Key Responsibilities
- • Review and process new business account applications.
- • Conduct KYC checks and verify corporate documents, including incorporation certificates, shareholder registers and director information.
- • Review third-party AML and regulatory documents.
- • Conduct sanctions, PEP and adverse media screening.
- • Perform customer due diligence and risk assessments.
- • Escalate high-risk or unusual cases to the Compliance team.
- • Maintain accurate client records and audit trails.
- • Communicate with clients to obtain missing documents and clarify information.
- • Collaborate with Growth, Marketing, Compliance and Customer Success teams.
- • Support improvements to onboarding processes, policies and compliance controls.
Requirements
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• Minimum 2 years' experience in KYC, customer onboarding or compliance within fintech, banking or financial services.
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• Experience reviewing corporate structures and business documentation.
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• Familiarity with AML, sanctions screening and due diligence processes.
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• Experience reviewing AML policies and conducting risk assessments on high-risk businesses.
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• Strong analytical, communication and documentation skills.
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• Ability to manage multiple onboarding cases simultaneously.
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• Familiarity with CRM systems and compliance tools.
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Added Advantage
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• Experience in fintech, payments or microfinance.
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• Familiarity with KYC screening tools and global AML standards.
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• Experience onboarding international businesses.