Compliance Operations Consultant

Welcome to the frontline of compliance support, where every action ensures trust and integrity! As a Compliance Operations Consultant, you're the guardian of our standards, entrusted to provide world-class assistance to customers facing compliance issues on their orders. 

Reporting directly to the Compliance Support Team Lead, you'll be at the helm of actioning all watchlist alerts within our Contact Centre, ensuring meticulous due diligence is carried out before releasing any hits. Your role extends beyond resolution – it's about delivering communication excellence, adhering to our quality assurance guidelines, and meeting SLAs with precision. With internal collaboration between Contact Centre and Compliance teams, and external engagement with our valued customers, you'll be instrumental in upholding our commitment to compliance and customer satisfaction.

Welcome to a role where each interaction is a testament to our dedication to excellence!

Duties and Responsibilities (Include but is not limited to):

• Process email alerts for watchlist hits effectively
• Receive realtime, automated as well asesclated alerts of Watchlist hits
• Determine if the hits were true or false positives by completing all the necessary compliance regulated due diligence
• In the case of a false positive, then release the individual
• Provide feedback to the relevant staff when their customer has been Whitelisted of if they were a true hit
• Maintain a worksheet record of all actioned hits
• Ensure all hits are captured accurately with all relevant information

Provide world class customer service to Mukuru customers with compliance queries

•  Respond to customers queries timeously and professionally
• Ensure world class communication according to the standard quality assurance documentation, cadence and SLA outlines
• Provide accurate and up-to-date information as needed
• Ensure correct documentation is received by customers
• Assist with outbound calls and live calls from customers regarding compliance issues
  

Liaise with the Forensics team to provide Watchlist information

• Effectively liaise with the Forensic and AML team
• Escalate and communicate all true watchlist hits to the forensic and AML team
• Ensure all information is accurate in order to be reported to the Regulator

Uphold the company brand

•  Provide professional customer service at all times
• Give information based on the training received
• Maintain customer confidentiality

Manage own professional and self-development

•  Monitor and manage own targets
• Attend monthly KPI meetings with Team Leader
• Prepare for and attend bi-annual performance reviews
• Complete all required compliance training and assignments
• Attend all refresher training on any updates on existing products, service, and processes

Key Requirements:

• Grade 12 or equivalent (Essential)
• Degree/diploma (Desirable)
• Mukuru call centre training course
  
• Understanding and speaking of English and Shona OR Chichewa
• 2 years call centre experience (Essential) or 1 years compliance experience (Essential)
• Knowledge of compliance regulations
• Knowledge of money transfer procedures
• Knowledge of FICA regulations
• Knowledge of African currencies
• Knowledge of customer service principles

Additional Skills

• Multitasking skills
• Computer skills
• Telephone skills
• Written communication skills
• Organisational &administrative skills
• Attention to detail
• Interpersonal skills
  

I am sure you are reading this job description and meet majority of the criteria BUT you may also still not be 100% comfortable in applying. We believe that there is a place for everyone under the Mukuru sun and we want YOU to contribute to our diverse tapestry of talent. So come on, take a leap of faith, and send your application if you meet majority of our requirements. Remember to include a snippet of how you will bring value and help us build a future of success that will help us determine where and how you may best be suited” Maybe you are just the future Mukurian we need!!

Should you be appointed in a remote/work from home role at Mukuru, it is your responsibility to ensure that you have uninterrupted internet connectivity and a ‘work-like’ environment at your home location, in order to deliver your best in terms of performance, productivity and service to our customers.
If you do not receive any response after two weeks, please consider your application unsuccessful.

NB: ALL STAFF APPOINTMENTS WILL BE MADE WITH DUE CONSIDERATION OF THE COMPANY’S DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION PLANS