AML Manager – Investor Services

About the role

Prescient Fund Services is seeking an experienced AML Manager to lead the Anti‑Money Laundering and Know‑Your‑Customer (KYC) functions within its Investor Services division. The role oversees daily onboarding operations, transaction monitoring and regulatory reporting, ensuring compliance with South African and international standards.

Key responsibilities

• Act as the primary escalation point for AML/KYC matters and supervise the Onboarding team’s daily deliverables.
• Manage investor screening, ongoing monitoring and transaction monitoring for all administered funds.
• Oversee static data clean‑ups, investor migrations, FICA remediation projects and technical enhancements.
• Develop, update and review internal AML/KYC procedures to align with regulatory expectations.
• Prepare and distribute AML statistics and reports for board and regulator submissions.
• Ensure FATCA/CRS compliance by verifying investor information and support audit activities.

Required profile

• 2‑3 years of managerial experience in an AML function with proven people‑leadership skills.
• Strong knowledge of AML, KYC, investor services processes and the relevant regulatory landscape.
• Excellent analytical, written and verbal communication abilities.
• Experience driving operational improvements through system migrations or technical innovation is an advantage.

Required skills

• Proficiency with AML/KYC systems and transaction‑monitoring tools.
• Familiarity with FATCA and CRS compliance procedures.
• Ability to conduct detailed research and produce clear findings.