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Data Risk & Compliance Analyst

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FNZ Group

1mo ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Junior Level
  • Johannesburg
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AI generated summary

  • You should have 2+ years in compliance/risk in financial services, analytical skills, legal knowledge, proficiency in MS Office, coding basics, and risk assessment experience. Tertiary qualification is essential.
  • You will monitor compliance, perform risk assessments, analyze transactions, screen sanctions, maintain records, and communicate findings while leveraging data analysis and technology for efficiency.

Requirements

  • Knowledge of the financial services industry
  • Minimum of 2 years' experience in compliance, risk management or legal within in the financial services industry
  • Attention to detail
  • Analytical and Risk management skills
  • Communication skills
  • Delivery focused and deadline driven
  • Interpersonal skills
  • Collaboration skills
  • Tertiary qualification: A degree or diploma in Risk Management / IT / Finance / Internal Audit/ law/ finance
  • Registered Compliance Officer with the FSCA and RE Exam completion is advantageous
  • Proficiency in MS Office Suite
  • Basic Knowledge of FICA & FAIS & POPIA
  • Data analysis skills
  • Basic coding experience in programming languages / data manipulation tools such as R, Python or SQL, which is advantageous
  • Translate user requirements into highly specified reporting
  • Reduce manual tasks and direct costs as well as provide efficiencies through use of technology
  • Basic understanding of databases, data visualization, and data management
  • Performing risk assessments
  • Risk events / incidents analysis
  • Root cause analysis
  • Project management knowledge
  • Risk and control identification
  • Assist with Risk Management activities
  • Support the identification and assessment of risks within the enterprise and operational risk categories
  • Engage in the continuous monitoring and evaluation of the risk landscape, recommending improvements to risk management practices and controls.

Responsibilities

  • Perform transactional monitoring for the FNZ business
  • Perform the compliance monitoring across Business clients
  • Monitoring of internal compliance risk management controls
  • Monitoring of compliance with relevant legislation for FNZ SA and its clients, where required
  • Maintaining the recording of compliance monitoring findings, and related reporting
  • Communicate with business and clients in terms of findings and feedback
  • Participate in client compliance
  • Providing assistance and guidance to the business
  • Daily Sanction screening for PEP’s, terrorists, persons of interest and communicate the findings
  • Monitoring business transactions and processes to various pieces of legislation
  • Data analysis skills
  • Basic coding experience in programming languages / data manipulation tools such as R, Python or SQL, which is advantageous
  • Translate user requirements into highly specified reporting
  • Reduce manual tasks and direct costs as well as provide efficiencies through use of technology
  • Basic understanding of databases, data visualization, and data management
  • Performing risk assessments
  • Risk events / incidents analysis
  • Root cause analysis
  • Project management knowledge
  • Risk and control identification
  • Assist with Risk Management activities
  • Support the identification and assessment of risks within the enterprise and operational risk categories
  • Engage in the continuous monitoring and evaluation of the risk landscape, recommending improvements to risk management practices and controls

FAQs

What is the minimum experience required for this position?

A minimum of 2 years' experience in compliance, risk management, or legal within the financial services industry is required.

Is knowledge of specific regulations necessary for this role?

Yes, basic knowledge of FICA, FAIS, and POPIA is required for compliance duties.

What tertiary qualifications are acceptable for this position?

A degree or diploma in Risk Management, IT, Finance, Internal Audit, or Law is required.

Are there any additional qualifications that would be advantageous?

Yes, being a registered Compliance Officer with the FSCA and completing the RE Exam are advantageous.

What skills are essential for the Data Risk & Compliance Analyst role?

Essential skills include attention to detail, analytical and risk management skills, communication skills, interpersonal skills, and proficiency in the MS Office Suite.

What programming languages or data manipulation tools should candidates be familiar with?

Basic coding experience in programming languages or data manipulation tools such as R, Python, or SQL is advantageous.

What will be the primary compliance duties of this role?

The primary compliance duties include performing transactional monitoring, compliance monitoring across business clients, and maintaining records of compliance findings.

Will the analyst need to engage in data analysis?

Yes, data analysis skills are an important requirement, along with an understanding of databases, data visualization, and data management.

Does this role involve project management responsibilities?

Yes, project management knowledge is required and the role will involve assisting with risk management activities.

How does FNZ support its clients?

FNZ partners with over 650 financial institutions and 12,000 wealth managers to help over 20 million people invest in their future.

What is FNZ's main focus in the wealth management industry?

FNZ is committed to opening up wealth so that everyone, everywhere can invest in their future on their terms, leveraging technology to simplify the wealth management process.

1001-5000
Employees

Mission & Purpose

FNZ is committed to opening up wealth so that everyone, everywhere can invest in their future on their terms. We know the foundation to do that already exists in the wealth management industry, but complexity holds firms back. We created wealth’s growth platform to help. We provide a global, end-to-end wealth management platform that integrates modern technology with business and investment operations. All in a regulated financial institution. We partner with over 650 financial institutions and 12,000 wealth managers, with US$1.5 trillion in assets under administration (AUA). Together with our customers, we help over 24 million people from all wealth segments to invest in their future.