{"id":33040,"date":"2026-03-31T14:00:30","date_gmt":"2026-03-31T14:00:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/southafrica\/job\/bdo-wave-kyc-research-associate-port-elizabeth-bdo-wave-kyc-research-assistant-port-elizabeth-bdo-wave-agi\/"},"modified":"2026-03-31T14:00:46","modified_gmt":"2026-03-31T14:00:46","slug":"bdo-wave-kyc-research-associate-port-elizabeth-bdo-wave-kyc-research-assistant-port-elizabeth-bdo-wave-agi","status":"publish","type":"job_listing","link":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/southafrica\/job\/bdo-wave-kyc-research-associate-port-elizabeth-bdo-wave-kyc-research-assistant-port-elizabeth-bdo-wave-agi\/","title":{"rendered":"BDO Wave &#8211; KYC Research Associate (Port Elizabeth) \n\n\n            \n\n            \n            BDO Wave &#8211; KYC Research Assistant (Port Elizabeth) \n\n\n            \n\n            \n            BDO Wave &#8211; Agile Personal Assistant (Port Elizabeth) \n\n\n            \n\n            \n            ITSM Technology Lead (JHB Illovo) \n\n\n            \n\n            \n            Senior Internal Auditor (Cape Town CBD) \n\n\n            \n\n            \n            Executive Assistant (Cape Town CBD) \n\n\n            \n\n            \n            BDO Wave Assistant Manager &#8211; Cape Town (2026 Intake) \n\n\n            \n\n            \n            BDO Wave &#8211; Audit Assistant Manager, Durban (2027 Intake) \n\n\n            \n\n            \n            BDO Wave &#8211; Audit Assistant Manager, Gqeberha (2027 Intake) (Port Elizabeth) \n\n\n            \n\n            \n            BDO Wave &#8211; Audit Assistant Manager, Financial Services Cape Town (2027 Intake) \n\n\n            \n\n            \n            BDO Wave &#8211; Audit Assistant Manager, Cape Town (2027 Intake)"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Description<\/p>\n<p>\tThe firm is looking to recruit an Associate, who will join the KYC Research Support team within BDO\u2019s Shared Service Centre (SSC) Internal Compliance Area, based in Liverpool City Centre. This will be a challenging and rewarding role where you will be involved in the administration of the firm\u2019s Know Your Customer (KYC) and Anti-Money Laundering (AML) requirements via production of detailed KYC Research Support packs that will be utilised by project\/client teams during their client onboarding process.<\/p>\n<p>Requirements<br \/>\nRequirements of the role and what you will specifically beinvolved in:<\/p>\n<p>\tCreating and reviewing of KYC Research Support packs utilised by the project teams within the client onboarding process, identifying and providing support on complex issues, providing advice on client ownership documents to obtain within this process and escalating more complex matters to the firm\u2019s Money Laundering Reporting Officer (MLRO) and Economic Crime Team as appropriate.<br \/>\n\tKYC Subject Matter Expert &#8211; Share knowledge and expertise, support and develop your colleagues and direct reports.<br \/>\n\tLine management of direct reports and the overseeing of Performance Objectives, individual one to one\u2019s, quality and productivity scores. Dealing with line management queries and undertaking line management actions.<br \/>\n\tWorkflow and Workforce planning \u2013 Identify, implement and maintain robust planning of the KYC Research Support hub workflow and available workforce, by aligning ourselves closely with the Workflow team and internal Workflow coordinators, ensuring the overall KYC Research Support hub are adhering to and meeting all requirements as set out to us by the SSC management team and wider BDO business.<br \/>\n\tSLA (Service Level Agreements) \u2013 Ensure a consistent delivery of all SLA managed activity is maintained in-line with agreed processes and timelines, with timely updates provided.<br \/>\n\tAd-hoc projects \u2013 Support with scope, taking ownership and delivery of projects for the KYC Research Support team, as requested by the KYC Research Support team hub lead and Economic Crime team.<br \/>\n\tProvide support to the firm\u2019s Money Laundering Reporting Officer (MLRO) and Economic Crime Team.<\/p>\n<p>Administration support:<\/p>\n<p>\tSharing knowledge and expertise through supporting the KYC Research Support hubs to identify and research potential and existing BDO clients.<br \/>\n\tSupport the KYC Research hub lead with essential and ad-hoc reporting requirements.<br \/>\n\tCollaborate with the Money Laundering Reporting Officer (MLRO) and the Economic Crime Team to stay well informed on KYC\/AML research, change in regulations and techniques.<br \/>\n\tUnder-performance \u2013 At individual and hub levels, to be addressed in-line with team\/SSC and BDO processes. Ownership of under-performance to be managed as a Line Manager.<\/p>\n<p>Coaching:<\/p>\n<p>\tCollaborate with SSC Assistants, Senior Assistants and colleagues on regulatory and business process changes\/implementation, ensuring a consistent and successful implementation.<br \/>\n\tProvide regular and ad hoc updates to the KYC Research Support hub ensuring knowledge across the team is current, complete and consistently delivered.<br \/>\n\tShare knowledge and experience across all teams within the Compliance hub enabling them to build their own competence and capability frameworks.<br \/>\n\tDelivery of BDO\u2019s Achieving My Potential, Performance Development and Mandatory Training agenda with direct reports and across the KYC Research Support hub (Research hub).<br \/>\n\tCareer Development \u2013 Promote best practise and support direct reports\/colleagues across the KYC Research Support hub and Compliance Area, promoting the BDO AMP model and how this links to Performance Objectives overall.<br \/>\n\tDemonstrate and lead promotion of best practice.<\/p>\n<p>Technical requirements and professional skills:<\/p>\n<p>Essential:<\/p>\n<p>\tKnowledge and experience of the Anti-Money Laundering Regulations and KYC processes.<br \/>\n\tIT skills &#8211; strong working knowledge of MS Office including Outlook, Powerpoint, Internet research.<br \/>\n\tWell presented with a professional level of communication \u2013 both verbal and written.<br \/>\n\tGood time management, organisation skills and the ability to prioritise<br \/>\n\tAbility to use own initiative and take a flexible approach.<br \/>\n\tGood telephone manner.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>go to method of application \u00bb<\/p>\n<p>Apply via company website ( https:\/\/www.bdo.co.za\/en-za\/home ) or<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"template":"","meta":{"_promoted":"","_job_location":"","_application":"","_company_name":"BDO South Africa","_company_website":"https:\/\/www.bdo.co.za\/en-za\/home","_company_tagline":"BDO helps a diverse range of clients with different needs. 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