KYC FICA ONBOARDING SPECIALIST

Role

We are hiring for a detail-oriented and proactive KYC/FICA Onboarding Specialist to join our Risk and Compliance team. This role is responsible for leading the remediation and onboarding of medium- and high-risk clients, ensuring compliance with FICA, AML, sanctions screening, and client due diligence requirements. The successful candidate will serve as a subject matter expert, providing quality assurance oversight and leadership to junior team members, while helping to maintain the firm’s regulatory compliance standards.

Key responsibilities

• Perform complex FICA remediation
• Review high-risk client files
• Conduct sanctions / PEP screening
• Validate risk ratings
• Provide QA and guidance to graduates

• Relevant qualification in Commerce, Risk Management, Compliance, Finance, or a related field
• Minimum 2 years’ experience in KYC, AML, FICA, client onboarding, or compliance remediation
• Experience within a legal, financial services, banking, or professional services environment is highly advantageous

Knowledge and Technical Skills

Strong understanding of:

• FICA and Anti-Money Laundering (AML) regulations
• Know Your Client (KYC) requirements
• Customer Due Diligence (CDD) and Enhanced Due Diligence (EDD)
• Risk assessment and client risk classification methodologies
• Sanctions, PEP, and adverse media screening processes
• Compliance and onboarding systems/screening tools

Competencies:

• Excellent analytical and investigative skills
• High attention to detail and accuracy
• Strong decision-making and problem-solving abilities
• Ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work independently while supporting a broader team