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