SATIC KYC Analyst

Management Level

Associate

Job Description & Summary

At PwC, our people in legal services offer comprehensive legal solutions and advice to internal stakeholders and clients, maintaining compliance with regulations and minimising legal risks. These individuals provide strategic guidance and support across various industries.

In privacy law and data protection at PwC, you will specialise in providing advice and guidance to clients on privacy laws and data protection regulations. You will help businesses navigate the complex landscape of privacy and data protection requirements, confirming compliance with applicable laws and regulations. Working in this area, you will assist in developing privacy policies, conducting privacy impact assessments, and implementing data protection measures to safeguard personal information.

Driven by curiosity, you are a reliable, contributing member of a team. In our fast-paced environment, you are expected to adapt to working with a variety of clients and team members, each presenting varying challenges and scope. Every experience is an opportunity to learn and grow. You are expected to take ownership and consistently deliver quality work that drives value for our clients and success as a team. As you navigate through the Firm, you build a brand for yourself, opening doors to more opportunities.

Examples of the skills, knowledge, and experiences you need to lead and deliver value at this level include but are not limited to:

• Apply a learning mindset and take ownership for your own development.
• Appreciate diverse perspectives, needs, and feelings of others.
• Adopt habits to sustain high performance and develop your potential.
• Actively listen, ask questions to check understanding, and clearly express ideas.
• Seek, reflect, act on, and give feedback.
• Gather information from a range of sources to analyse facts and discern patterns.
• Commit to understanding how the business works and building commercial awareness.
• Learn and apply professional and technical standards (e.g. refer to specific PwC tax and audit guidance), uphold the Firm's code of conduct and independence requirements.

About PwC SATIC and the role

PwC’s South Africa Technology and Innovation Centre (SATIC) is a human-led, tech-powered delivery hub that supports PwC’s global network by providing high-quality, scalable and risk-managed business services. The KYC Analyst role sits within the Client Onboarding delivery team in SATIC and is responsible for delivering AML and KYC processing supporting the PwC Client Onboarding team based in Belfast (UK). The role operates as part of a distributed delivery model, working closely with Belfast stakeholders to execute defined KYC activities in line with agreed service levels, quality standards and regulatory requirements.

Summary:

The KYC Analyst is accountable for completing core AML client due diligence activities, including client identification, verification, risk assessment and screening. The role operates as part of a structured team model with clear ownership, quality oversight and escalation paths.

The Analyst is responsible for processing standard AML cases, responding to feedback from Quality and Financial Crime teams, and ensuring accurate, timely completion of onboarding requests in accordance with PwC policies, SLAs and regulatory expectations.

Qualifications /Certifications required:

· Relevant tertiary qualification (e.g. Law, Compliance, Risk, Business)

· AML / Financial Crime certifications (e.g. CAMS, ACAMS, ICA) preferred

Experience required:

· 1–2 years’ experience in KYC, AML or Client Onboarding roles

· Exposure to regulated financial or professional services environments

· Experience working with structured AML processes and quality review models

Responsibilities of role:

Client Due Diligence & AML Processing

· Assess AML submissions received via the onboarding system

· Verify client existence using reliable independent sources

· Identify and document Ultimate Beneficial Owners (UBOs)

· Complete PEP, sanctions and adverse media screening

· Identify and confirm additional high-risk factors relevant to the client or engagement

· Accurately complete and submit Client Identification & Classification (CIC) forms

Quality & Issue Management

· Raise completed AML cases for Quality Team review

· Action feedback received from Quality reviews within agreed timeframes

· Ensure corrections are implemented accurately and completely

· Maintain audit-ready documentation and clear evidence trails

Stakeholder & Escalation Management

· Raise queries to the onshore Financial Crime Team (FCT) via QMS where required

· Review and implement guidance received from FCT

· Liaise with engagement teams to obtain missing or clarifying information

· Escalate risks, delays or issues in line with defined thresholds

Delivery & Performance

· Meet daily and ongoing productivity targets

· Adhere to SLAs for case pickup and query turnaround

· Maintain accurate time recording and submit timesheets on time

· Participate in daily huddles and provide clear task pledges

A Typical Day in the Role

· Pick up and assess assigned AML cases in line with SLA requirements

· Perform client verification, UBO identification and screening checks

· Document findings clearly and submit cases for Quality review

· Action feedback or raise queries where required

· Participate in daily huddles and provide progress updates ·

Engage with team leads or Quality reviewers on queries or escalations

Desirable skill sets include:

· Analytical thinking and sound judgement

· Strong written and verbal communication

· Ability to follow procedures while applying risk awareness

· Comfortable working to targets and deadlines

Role related attributes:

· Strong sense of accountability for delivering accurate, right‑first‑time AML outcomes

· High level of integrity and discretion when handling confidential client information

· Ability to work effectively within a distributed delivery model, supporting onshore stakeholders based in Belfast

· Proactive approach to identifying issues, escalating risks and seeking clarification when required

· Resilience and adaptability in a deadline‑driven, quality‑controlled environment · Comfortable working to clearly defined processes, controls and service level agreements

· Collaborative team player with a strong service‑delivery mindset

· Commitment to continuous learning and development in AML, regulatory and risk areas

Travel Requirements

Up to 20%

Available for Work Visa Sponsorship?

No

Job Posting End Date

June 13, 2026