About this role
Let's Write Africa's Story Together!Old Mutual is a firm believer in the African opportunity and our diverse talent reflects this. Job DescriptionThis exciting and challenging opportunity exists for an Anti-Money Laundering Analyst within Group AML Compliance for someone who is passionate about AML Compliance. This role centers on the responsibilities of section 42 of the Financial Intelligence Centre Act No 38 of 2001, as amended.Key Result Areas / OutputsReview and investigate alerts generated from the Actimize platform in accordance with approved SOPs and internal standards.Ensure alert reviews are performed consistently and aligned to documented procedures to support governance and regulatory defensibility.Assess sanctions, PEP, adverse media and SAM alerts and determine true matches versus false positives.Conduct transactional analysis to identify unusual activity, suspicious behaviour and potential money laundering typologies.Conduct investigations and prepare high risk reports for Committee/Executive approvals.Maintain clear, structured and audit ready case documentation for all alerts reviewed.Escalate potential true matches or suspicious matters in line with internal escalation and reporting procedures.Ensure alerts are reviewed within defined SLAs and regulatory timeframes.Support quality assurance reviews by addressing findings and strengthening control consistency.Identify recurring data, system or process gaps impacting alert quality and escalate for remediation.Contribute to governance reporting on alert volumes, ageing, trends and emerging risks.The above responsibilities are not exhaustive and may evolve in line with regulatory requirements, business needs and enhancements to the financial crime control framework. Qualifications, Skills and Experience:QualificationsMatric/ Grade 12Certificate in Anti Money Laundering and Compliance Management, advantageous, or equivalent combination of professional experienceCAMS or CFE advantageousExperience:5+ years’ experience as an AML Analyst in the compliance or regulatory environmentWorking knowledge of applicable legislation including the FIC Act, POCDATARA and POCA 5+ years’ experience in transaction monitoring, sanctions screening or alert management environmentsUnderstanding of Actimize customer due diligence, sanctions, PEP, adverse media and SAM processesExperience working within a financial services environment Key behavioural skills and attributes that would make a candidate successful in this role:Strong analytical thinking and ability to assess risk objectivelyHigh attention to detail and commitment to producing accurate, defensible workAbility to operate within structured SOPs and governance frameworksSound judgement when assessing alerts and escalating mattersAbility to work under pressure and meet defined SLAs and regulatory timeframesAbility to collaborate effectively within a control and oversight environmentDemonstrates accountability and ownership of assigned investigationsComfortable working in a data driven and system based environmentAdaptable to regulatory and system changes within the financial crime landscapeCore competencies:Analytical strengthInnovation (Perspective)Execution within SLAPersonal Mastery (Learning)Collaboration (Relating) SkillsAction Planning, Data Controls, Financial Auditing, Information Compilation, Information Management, Numerics, Oral Communications, Planning and organisational skills, Policies & Procedures, Risk Based Approach, Risk ManagementCompetenciesEducationNQF Level 7 - Degree, Advance Diploma or Postgraduate Certificate or equivalent (Required)Closing Date30 September 2026 , 23:59The appointment will be made from the designated group in line with the Employment Equity Plan of Old Mutual South Africa and the specific business unit in question.The Old Mutual Story!
- LOCATION
- Johannesburg, Gauteng
- WORK MODE
- On-site
- JOB TYPE
- Full-time
- POSTED
- 30 Sept 2026
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