City of Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa
I'm a Financial Crime and Compliance Specialist with 7+ years of hands-on experience across crypto, fintech, payments, and regulated iGaming — helping organisations stay compliant, reduce risk, and build trust. My work sits at the intersection of AML/CFT, KYC/KYB, and fraud prevention. I've conducted blockchain transaction analysis using Chainalysis and Elliptic, led EDD reviews for crypto clients, built KYC SOPs from the ground up, and managed high-volume verification teams — all while keeping audit-ready documentation and regulatory obligations front of mind. What I bring to a team: → AML/CFT and KYC/KYB expertise across crypto, fintech, and gaming → Hands-on blockchain analytics and on-chain investigation experience → SAR/STR reporting, sanctions screening, PEP checks, and adverse media investigations → Operational leadership — I've built compliance workflows and trained frontline teams → A risk-based mindset shaped by FATF principles and real-world regulatory environments I'm currently seeking remote compliance roles with globally operating fintechs or crypto companies where I can contribute immediately and grow within a strong compliance culture. Open to: AML Analyst · KYC/KYB Specialist · EDD Analyst · Compliance Investigator · Fraud Analyst 📍 Available for fully remote roles · Open to contract and permanent
• Led recruitment, training, and development of agents in the Account Verifications team to ensure high performance. • Developed and implemented KPIs to measure and enhance operational success within the team. • Conducted cross-departmental training sessions to foster collaboration and improve understanding of verification protocols.
Served as Junior Operational Manager overseeing KYC, Customer Service, and VIP support teams in a high-risk, regulated online gaming environment.
• Reviewed new client onboarding details to ensure compliance with standard checklists. • Maintained and updated KYC, BKYB, and UBO information for existing clients. • Assisted in gathering UBO information for new clients to support risk mitigation efforts. • Identified discrepancies in client documentation and coordinated with departments for resolution.
Performed AML/KYC/KYB/UBO reviews, investigated high-risk customers, maintained audit-ready records, and resolved onboarding documentation deficiencies.
• Conducted thorough reviews of KYC/CDD documentation for various customers and entities, ensuring compliance with policies. • Executed Enhanced Due Diligence and Screening processes, identifying procedural defects and recommending improvements. • Maintained up-to-date knowledge of regulatory changes, integrating them into the due diligence review process.
Processed and monitored high-volume customer payments, reconciliations, and payment anomalies while supporting fraud prevention and compliance controls.
Conducted KYC/CDD/EDD reviews, sanctions and PEP screening, fraud investigations, suspicious activity reviews, and ongoing customer monitoring within a regulated iGaming environment.