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Due Diligence / Compliance Specialist

Due Diligence / Compliance Specialist

Hello GroupZA
20 days ago
Job description

Job title : Due Diligence / Compliance Specialist

Job Location : Gauteng,

Deadline : October 08, 2025

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Job Summary :

  • We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Due Diligence Specialist to join our team. This role involves facilitating the full end-to-end onboarding and due diligence process for all new and existing local and international business partners. The ideal candidate will have excellent analytical skills, a strong understanding of compliance principles, and the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.

    • Key Responsibilities

  • Conduct standard and ongoing due diligence at entity level of all new and existing corporate partners globally.
  • Assist with due diligence team training and refining internal due diligence processes.
  • Attend to annual reviews received from existing corporate partners globally.
  • Conduct annual reviews on existing corporate partners globally.
  • Identification of UBOs : conduct Ultimate Beneficial Ownership identification for corporate partners globally.
  • Screening : conducting PEP / PIP screening, sanctions screening, and adverse media screening on corporate partners and related persons globally.
  • Collecting and analysing data derived from multiple sources, including publicly available databases and websites.
  • Work closely with other departments including Business Development, Finance and ICT-IT teams.
  • Liaise with relevant internal stakeholders and update internal documents used in the due diligence process, as and when needed to ensure documents reflect up-to-date information.
  • Attend to compiling due diligence reports for signoff by in-country compliance officers.
  • Maintain a neat, secure and orderly filing system for due diligence.

    • Experience :

  • 3 - 5 years’ experience in a due diligence / compliance role dealing with cross-border KYC / KYBP.
  • Experience in Fintech or Financial Services industries is preferable but not essential.
  • Team player but capable of working independently and meeting tight deadlines.
  • Experience with systems such as DowJones / LexisNexis etc.
  • Attention to detail is critical in this role.

    • Skills Required :

  • Intermediate computer skills including Microsoft Office Suite.
  • Effective time management.
  • Ability to multi-task and prioritise.
  • Adaptable to change in a fast-paced environment.
  • Be practical orientated.
  • Understand and apply a risk-based approach.

    • Minimum Requirements

    Experience :

  • 3 - 5 years’ experience in a due diligence / compliance role dealing with cross-border KYC / KYBP.
  • Experience in Fintech or Financial Services industries is preferable but not essential.
  • Team player but capable of working independently and meeting tight deadlines.
  • Experience with systems such as DowJones / LexisNexis etc.
  • Attention to detail is critical in this role.

    • Preferred Qualifications

  • AML / CFT Compliance qualification / certification is essential.
  • Experience with due diligence software or tools.
  • Knowledge of Anti-Money Laundering (AML) and Know Your Customer (KYC) regulations.
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