KYC Analyst – AML Client Onboarding

About the role

The KYC Analyst will join PwC’s South Africa Technology and Innovation Centre (SATIC) to support the Client Onboarding delivery team. Working in a distributed model with stakeholders in Belfast, the analyst will execute AML and KYC activities to meet service level agreements, quality standards and regulatory expectations.

Key responsibilities

• Assess AML submissions received via the onboarding system and verify client existence using reliable sources.
• Identify and document Ultimate Beneficial Owners (UBOs) and perform PEP, sanctions and adverse media screening.
• Complete and submit Client Identification & Classification (CIC) forms.
• Raise completed AML cases for Quality Team review and act on feedback within agreed timeframes.
• Maintain audit‑ready documentation and clear evidence trails.
• Raise queries to the onshore Financial Crime Team via QMS and implement guidance.
• Escalate risks, delays or issues according to defined thresholds.
• Meet daily productivity targets, adhere to SLAs for case pickup and query turnaround, and record time accurately.

Required profile

• Relevant tertiary qualification (e.g., Law, Compliance, Risk, Business).
• 1–2 years of experience in KYC, AML or client onboarding roles.
• Exposure to regulated financial or professional services environments.
• Experience with structured AML processes and quality review models.

Required skills