Financial Crime Analyst

Pesa is seeking a Financial Crime Analyst to support business customer onboarding, conduct KYC checks, verify documentation and ensure compliance with Anti-Money Laundering (AML) and regulatory requirements

Job Details

• Location: Remote (Nigeria)
• Job Type: Full-time
• Experience: Minimum 2 years
• Job Field: Banking / Finance / Compliance

Key Responsibilities

• Review and process new business account applications
• Conduct KYC checks and verify corporate documents, including incorporation certificates, shareholder registers and director information
• Review third-party AML and regulatory documents
• Conduct sanctions, PEP and adverse media screening
• Perform customer due diligence and risk assessments
• Escalate high-risk or unusual cases to the Compliance team
• Maintain accurate client records and audit trails
• Communicate with clients to obtain missing documents and clarify information
• Collaborate with Growth, Marketing, Compliance and Customer Success teams
• Support improvements to onboarding processes, policies and compliance controls

Requirements

• Minimum 2 years' experience in KYC, customer onboarding or compliance within fintech, banking or financial services
• Experience reviewing corporate structures and business documentation
• Familiarity with AML, sanctions screening and due diligence processes
• Experience reviewing AML policies and conducting risk assessments on high-risk businesses
• Strong analytical, communication and documentation skills
• Ability to manage multiple onboarding cases simultaneously
• Familiarity with CRM systems and compliance tools

Added Advantage

• Experience in fintech, payments or microfinance
• Familiarity with KYC screening tools and global AML standards
• Experience onboarding international businesses

How to Apply

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