Job Title: Temporary Client Due Diligence Administrator | Financial Services Compliance
Company: Momentum Corporate (Momentum Metropolitan Holdings)
Job Reference: MMH260204-14
Position Type: Temporary
Career Cluster: Administration
Location: Centurion, Gauteng, South Africa (Hybrid Remote Model)
Closing Date: 08 February 2026
Industry: Financial Services, Insurance, Asset Management
Role Family: Compliance & Risk Support
Introduction and Strategic Role Summary
Momentum Metropolitan Holdings, a preeminent financial services group enabling the aspirations of individuals and corporates across South Africa, is seeking a meticulous and proactive Client Due Diligence Administrator for a temporary assignment within Momentum Corporate. This critical role is embedded within our compliance framework, directly supporting the imperative function of Know Your Customer (KYC) and regulatory due diligence. As a Client Due Diligence Administrator, you will serve as a pivotal operational linchpin, ensuring the integrity of our client onboarding and ongoing review processes by meticulously managing the documentation lifecycle required for effective risk assessment. This position is ideal for an administrative professional with a keen eye for detail and an interest in the regulatory landscape of financial services, offering invaluable exposure to compliance protocols within a leading institution. You will operate in a dynamic, client-facing and back-office hybrid environment that demands precision, clear communication, and resilience, contributing directly to the group’s robust risk management and anti-financial crime objectives. This role represents a tangible opportunity to build a specialized skill set in a high-demand sector of the financial industry.
Detailed Role Purpose and Core Responsibilities
The fundamental purpose of the Client Due Diligence Administrator is to provide comprehensive administrative support to the Compliance Due Diligence function. This entails the systematic identification, request, receipt, review, and management of client documentation necessary to perform thorough due diligence checks and facilitate accurate client risk rating assessments. By ensuring documentation packs are complete and valid, the administrator enables the Compliance CDD analysts to appropriately risk-rate accountable institutions in strict alignment with the Financial Intelligence Centre Act (FICA), other relevant regulations, and internal group policies. This work is foundational to the organization’s compliance and risk management framework, safeguarding the institution against potential regulatory and reputational risks.
The incumbent will be co-responsible for a detailed scope of duties requiring analytical and organizational prowess. A primary responsibility involves understanding the categorization and legal structure of various accountable institutions to correctly determine the specific due diligence documentation required, whether for companies, trusts, or partnerships. The administrator will proactively request, diligently track, and manage the receipt of these documents, liaising directly with internal account managers, external brokers, and clients to follow up on outstanding items. This includes performing preliminary checks on received documentation for completeness and basic validity to support swift analyst review. The role demands professional communication via multiple channels to clarify requirements and resolve queries. Furthermore, the administrator will maintain impeccable records, logs, and reports of all due diligence activities, ensuring all documentation is accurately filed and readily retrievable for audit and supervisory purposes. Additional duties involve adhering to strict turnaround times, identifying process gaps for escalation, suggesting operational efficiencies, and collaborating seamlessly with wider client service and compliance teams to uphold exceptional service delivery standards.
Minimum Requirements and Professional Competencies
Candidates for this specialized administrative position must possess a foundational blend of experience and inherent competencies. The minimum requirement is at least two years of prior experience in an administrative, client service, or compliance-focused environment. Familiarity with client onboarding processes, KYC/CDD concepts, or the specific regulatory documentation requirements within the South African financial sector will be a significant advantage, providing a crucial head start in understanding the role’s context and deliverables. The position does not specify a formal qualification but requires a demonstrable ability to perform at a high administrative standard within a regulated corporate setting.
The competencies essential for success are both technical and behavioral. Exceptional written and verbal communication skills are non-negotiable for clear stakeholder engagement. The role requires notable resilience and the ability to maintain accuracy while working under pressure and managing time-sensitive deadlines. A hallmark of this position is an uncompromising attention to detail to spot discrepancies in complex legal documents. The ideal candidate must be reliable, accountable, and demonstrate a proactive approach to problem-solving when documentation challenges arise. Strong organizational and time management skills are critical for juggling multiple cases simultaneously, while a collaborative team spirit and a consistently professional, client-focused approach are vital for integrating into the compliance and service ecosystem. This role suits a diligent individual who understands the importance of their function within the larger compliance machinery of a major financial institution.
Application Process and Corporate Context
This temporary position is situated within Momentum Corporate, part of the broader Momentum Metropolitan Holdings group which encompasses leading client-facing brands such as Metropolitan, Momentum, Multiply, Guardrisk, and Eris Property Group. The group is dedicated to helping people and businesses achieve their financial goals through savings, protection, and investment solutions. Applicants must verify the legitimacy of this advertisement directly on the official Momentum Metropolitan Holdings career portal. Interested and qualified professionals are directed to submit their applications prior to the closing date of 08 February 2026, ensuring the job reference number MMH260204-14 is correctly referenced. Momentum Metropolitan Holdings is an equal opportunity employer committed to transformation and creating a diverse, inclusive workplace. This role, with its hybrid remote working model based in Centurion, offers a structured pathway to develop expertise in the vital and growing field of regulatory compliance and financial crime prevention within a respected and stable corporate environment.
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