Risk Ops Analyst (contract)

Responsibilities

1. Risk Assessment and Mitigation

   • Conduct thorough KYC and CDD checks for Onboarding.

   • Resolve alerts and Level 1 findings, and escalate per Policies and Procedures

2. Regulatory Compliance

   • Ensure compliance with all relevant regulatory requirements, including anti-money laundering (AML), know-your-customer (KYC), and data privacy laws.

   • Conduct regular compliance audits and assessments to identify and address any non-compliance issues, as directed.

3. Fraud Prevention

   • Support in fraud prevention strategies, including resolving of alerts from monitoring systems

   • Investigate and analyse fraudulent transactions to identify patterns and improve prevention measures.

   • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance fraud detection and prevention capabilities.

4. Operational Risk Management

   • Identify, assess, and mitigate operational risks that could impact the company's business operations, financial performance, or reputation.

   • Support and maintain business continuity plans to ensure resilience in the face of disruptions.

   • Assist to provide guidance and training for relevant processes.

   • Assist with fostering a culture of risk awareness and compliance within the organization.

Job Requirements

• Minimum Diploma in Business/Accounting or any relevant discipline.

• At least 2 years of relevant experience in KYCAML or a similar role within the payments and banking industry.

• Strong understanding of CDD principles and methodologies.

• In-depth knowledge of relevant regulatory requirements (e.g., AML, KYC, PCI DSS). ACAM/ ICA Certification preferrable.

• Experience with transaction monitoring &/or screening tools and techniques.

• Meticulous with good critical thinking skills and ability to see the bigger picture

• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Strong presentation and communication skills.

• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.

• Team player but comfortable working independently.