Senior Corporate Intelligence Analyst

Job specification

Job title/position: Senior Corporate Intelligence Analyst

Number of positions: 1

Function and Business Unit: KPMG Central Services – Risk Management

Description Of The Role And Purpose Of The Job

The purpose of the position is to assist the KPMG Risk Management team (KYC team) to compile Client Acceptance and Continuance (CEAC) reports, to support the CEAC Manager and team with daily tasks and responsibilities.

Key Responsibilities

• Execute research through available public source information on current and target clients/ suppliers in accordance with KPMG's internal policy and Financial Intelligence Centre regulatory requirements.
• Independently produce, self-review and deliver reports in multiple formats within set timeframes. This needs to be done at the appropriate level of quality control.
• Aid in the review of reports produced by team.
• Provide topical guidance/ training to team (where required).
• Accurate record keeping and monitoring of incoming and outgoing requests on our internal systems.
• Revert to requesters where additional information is required.
• Attend to requester queries and escalate appropriately where required.
• Provide assistance to the reporting Manager and team members with general daily tasks and responsibilities.
• Prepare the necessary reports for the Manager and Partner for specific purposes when required.
  
  

Skills

Skills and attributes required for the role:

• Computer literacy.
• Analytical thinker.
• Keep sense of responsibility and ownership.
• Ability to deal effectively with individuals at all levels.
• Ability to work under pressure and able to prioritise effectively.
• Good interpersonal skills are essential.
• Good report writing skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• A passion for doing research.
  
  

Personal Attributes

• Attention to detail and accurate reporting
• Diligent and organized
• Problem solver
• Flexible
• Team player
• Technology savvy
  
  

Minimum requirements to apply for the role (including qualifications and experience):

• BCom (Bachelor of Commerce), Bachelor of Journalism (BJ) or a Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in executing research activities, evaluating and reporting information in multiple report formats with minimal oversight.
• Sound knowledge surrounding Anti-Money Laundering and Countering the Financing of Terrorism (AML/CFT) compliance and how to identify sanctions, politically exposure and ultimate beneficial ownership in a corporate group structure, including identifying any other potential risk factors that may prevent KPMG to engage with the Client.
• Proficient in MS Office and Open-Source Intelligence (OSINT).
• Familiar with third-party compliance tools.
• A Postgraduate Diploma in Risk Management, AML Compliance, or Forensic investigations will be an advantage.