Client KYC Specialist / Manager

About the role

The Apex Group is seeking a Client KYC Specialist/Manager to lead end‑to‑end KYC due diligence for corporate, trust, fund and SPV clients across Africa and related jurisdictions. You will work closely with Relationship Managers, Compliance and Legal teams to ensure robust onboarding, periodic reviews and remediation of client files.

Key responsibilities

• Perform full KYC onboarding and periodic reviews for new and existing clients, verifying UBOs, directors, shareholders and authorised persons.
• Analyse complex, cross‑border ownership structures, applying internal risk rating methodology.
• Apply South African FICA requirements and interpret AML/KYC obligations in jurisdictions such as Mauritius, Kenya, Nigeria, Ghana and UAE‑linked structures.
• Conduct sanctions, PEP and adverse media screening; assess negative news and financial crime risks.
• Liaise with internal stakeholders to resolve documentation gaps, support audits and regulatory inspections.
• Maintain audit‑ready KYC files in line with FATF recommendations and local regulations.

Required profile

• Strong knowledge of AML/KYC frameworks with a focus on African jurisdictions.
• Good understanding of South African FICA and FATF standards.
• Ability to analyse complex ownership structures and assess risk.
• High attention to detail and investigative mindset.

Required skills

• AML/KYC due‑diligence processes
• Sanctions, PEP and adverse media screening
• Risk assessment and remediation
• Knowledge of FICA, FATF and local regulator requirements (e.g., FSC Mauritius, FSCA South Africa)