KYC Analyst – AML Client Onboarding

About the role

The KYC Analyst will join PwC’s South Africa Technology and Innovation Centre (SATIC) and support the Client Onboarding delivery team. Working in a distributed model, the analyst collaborates with stakeholders in Belfast to execute AML and KYC activities that 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 independent sources.
• Identify and document Ultimate Beneficial Owners (UBOs) and perform PEP, sanctions and adverse media screening.
• Complete and submit Client Identification & Classification (CIC) forms with accurate findings.
• Raise completed AML cases for Quality Team review and act on feedback within agreed timeframes.
• Maintain audit‑ready documentation, clear evidence trails and accurate time‑recording.
• Raise queries to the onshore Financial Crime Team via QMS and implement guidance received.
• Escalate risks, delays or issues according to defined thresholds.
• Meet daily productivity targets, adhere to SLAs for case pickup and query turnaround, and participate in daily huddles.

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.
• Preferred AML/Financial Crime certifications (e.g., CAMS, ACAMS, ICA).

Required skills

• Strong knowledge of AML/KYC regulations and client due‑diligence procedures.
• Ability to conduct UBO identification and PEP/sanctions screening.
• Familiarity with quality review processes and audit documentation.