Client Acceptance - Risk Analyst (East Africa) at Deloitte Consulting

Job Description

A support resource team in delivery of standardised aspects of services to internal business especially on:

• Processing of Client Acceptance and Continuance which include “Know Your Client” (KYC); “Anti-Corruption and Anti-Money Laundering” (AC/AML) checks.
• Other ad-hoc tasks.
• To ensure that all client acceptance and continuance checks are completed accurately.
• To ensure that all client acceptance and continuance checks meet the requirements in respect of layout and neatness.
• To ensure that all client acceptance and continuance checks have sufficient, relevant and reliable information to be able to conclude on them.
• Ensure all correspondence are attached to cases.
• Regular communication with management when problem areas are identified, and keep management updated
• Communicate with team and management when uncertain
• Resolve queries via communication with senior management.
• Escalate cases to Senior Risk Analyst after 2 reminders of any outstanding info required from the client/engagement teams.
• Assist with any ad-hoc matters relating to the client acceptance and continuance process
• Assist with additional tasks that may be delegated in an efficient, appropriate and effective manner.

Qualifications

Minimum Experience and Qualifications

• 3 x Year National Diploma/Degree
• 1-3 years' experience within the function/area or similar
• Basic understanding of “Know Your Client (“KYC”) and Anti-Corruption/ Anti-Money Laundering risk aspects,
• Good Knowledge of Company Structures
• Working experience in a role with exposure to risk management / due diligence.
• Some knowledge of the regulatory bodies (IFAC/SEC/PCAOB etc.)
• Computer literacy-Microsoft Office, Outlook, Excel and Word

Desired Experience and Qualifications

• 2-3 years’ experience within the function or similar
• A degree in commercial/business, compliance or risk qualification or similar

Additional Information

Technical Capabilities

• Basic technical knowledge in specific functional area
• Basic financial knowledge
• Basic research skills
• Basic analytical, problem solving and critical thinking skills.

Behavioural

• Good communication skills, both written and verbal
• Ability to work well in a team environment.
• Good time management skills
• Good interpersonal and relationship building skills.
• Focus on quality and risk.
• Desire to develop self.
• Client delivery focus
• Adaptable
• Problem solving ability.
• Basic business acumen
• Critical and logical thinker with an analytical approach in evaluating different business scenarios/outcomes and resolve issues.
• Must be a self-starter and be able to work with minimal supervision.
• Attention to detail and excellent data entry skills.
• Excellent verbal and written business communication skills. Willingness to interface with senior management and staff locally and globally.
• Good sense of urgency/prioritization and know when to seek guidance.
• Reliable and punctual
• Team player, able to meet deadlines and work under pressure.
• Accountable