KYC Analyst - Monitoring; Late Shift

KYC Analyst - Ongoing Monitoring (Late Shift)

Cape Town

Sonata One is a rapidly scaling, regulated fund services and technology (fintech) business. We're The Private Funds Clearinghouse, connecting more than 53,000 investors with 6,500 funds and 180 fund managers around the globe. Our vision is to change the paradigm of private markets investing through harmonising the end-to-end investment process within one platform. Investors benefit from a seamless, one & done experience across the fund lifecycle (from fund selection and subscription through to settlement and reporting) underpinned by a globally compliant KYC passport and 24/7 support.

Fund managers can raise capital faster at a lower cost from a wider pool of pre-approved investors. Founded in 2015, Sonata One has a presence in eight locations worldwide including the US, UKand Luxembourg, Guernsey, South Africa and Mauritius.

We operate as #One Global Thread  in line with our values:
We challenge the norm, we change the way we think and work, by connecting systems and people, while committing to our vision and each other. We are now looking to recruit an experienced KYC Analyst – Ongoing Monitoring (Late Shift) to join our global team.

Shift: 14:00 – 22:00

The KYC Analyst - Ongoing Monitoring is responsible for the review of KYC profiles and the management of the BAU/Remediation projects and team. The KYC Analyst - Ongoing Monitoring is required to understand all relevant AML/CFT laws in order to carry out this function and act as a knowledge base for other staff.

• Actively encourage a positive culture of continuous improvement through new ideas.
• Work collaboratively, approachably and respectfully with your team members and all Sonata One staff.
• Interact with clients, lawyers, investors and administrators effectively and professionally.
• Clearly own your functional area in the view of clients and your team members.

• Confidently perform reviews of KYC Profiles.
• Confidently perform enhanced customer due diligence checks and
  ** escalate
  * * high risk profiles and screening matches when required within our processes.
• Manage ongoing monitoring projects to meet client deadlines.
• Consistently manage the screening control page, correctly discounting, matching and referring to the appropriate MLRO.

• Maximize the use of technology in all processes in order to control risk and improve efficiency
• Suggest technology improvements in pursuit of efficiency

• Experience in performing KYC on individuals and complex structures
• You are proactive, organised, working efficiently and accurately within defined processes
• Ability to proactively suggest process & system improvements in order to maximize efficiency
• You are a solution-oriented thinker who is approachable to all staff
• Excellent communicator, self-starter & capable of working with light supervision
• Ability to maintain strong relationships with management, ensuring discretion is adhered to at all times

Being part of the Sonata One provides a collaborative and inclusive work culture that values innovation and diversity. We believe in the power of our unique mission and we all work together towards that one single goal. We also believe in being real. We’re not a big corporate. Everyone has an important role to fulfil, and your contribution will be an integral part of our success story.

• Private Medical Insurance – Comprehensive coverage to support your health
• Life Insurance – Peace of mind for you and your loved ones
• Income Protection – Financial support when you need it most
• Annual Leave – With extra days that grow the longer you’re with us
• Pension Scheme – Employee matched helping you plan confidently for the future
• Wellness Budget – Investing in your health with a gym membership
• Employee Assistance Program – Confidential, 24/7 support for life’s ups and downs
• Enhanced Maternity, Paternity & Adoption Leave – Because family matters
• Career Training & Development – Ongoing learning opportunities to help you grow
• Paid Volunteering Day – Take time to give back to causes you care about