Compliance Data Analyst

About the role

The Compliance Data Analyst will support Old Mutual’s compliance framework by analysing transaction data, monitoring regulatory risks and producing data‑driven reports. The role is highly analytical and focuses on AML, CFT, CPF, sanctions and broader regulatory requirements.

Key responsibilities

• Identify, assess and monitor compliance risks linked to the organisation’s activities.
• Conduct transaction monitoring, investigate suspicious activity and prepare regulatory filings.
• Develop and maintain dashboards, reports and analytics to track compliance health.
• Review data, systems and processes to ensure adherence to AML/CFT/CPF and sanctions rules.
• Monitor high‑risk customers, products and transactions and recommend mitigation measures.
• Support risk assessments for new products and services.
• Respond to regulator, correspondent bank and stakeholder information requests.
• Prepare periodic compliance, AML and risk reports for management and governance committees.
• Assist internal and external audits and contribute to continuous improvement of controls.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Risk Management, Statistics, Data Analytics, Law, Banking or a related field.
• Professional certification in Compliance, AML/CFT, Risk Management or a related discipline is an advantage.
• Experience in compliance, risk, audit, financial crime or data analytics within financial services is preferred.
• Strong analytical, report writing and documentation abilities.
• Effective communication and stakeholder‑engagement skills.
• Excellent organisational and time‑management capabilities.

Required skills

• Microsoft Excel