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Education
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References
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Certification
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Buhle Mzizi

Buhle Mzizi

EDD Specialist
Johannesburg

Summary

Experienced Anti-Money Laundering and Compliance professional with over 10 years in the financial services industry, specializing in AML, KYC, CDD, EDD, and client due diligence processes. Proven ability to support institutional client onboarding, manage compliance-related documentation, and provide high-quality reporting. Adept at interpreting and applying FICA and other regulatory frameworks to ensure data integrity and mitigate financial crime risk. Seeking to leverage my skills in a client-facing institutional support role where strong communication, regulatory knowledge, and relationship management are key.

I am looking forward to utilizing my skills and experience in a new role and contributing to the success of a dynamic organization.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience
3
3
Certificates

Work History

Enhanced Due Diligence Specialist

Nedbank Ltd
Roodepoort
08.2024 - Current

• Conduct adverse media and open-source research for institutional clients. Check new information on open platforms about the client.
• Engage with bankers and clients to ensure all required compliance documents are received and accurate.
• Assess client documentation, compile Portfolio of Evidence (POE), and recommend onboarding or restriction decisions.

Analyst: Enhanced Due Diligence

Investec Bank
Sandton
04.2024 - 08.2024

● Perform transactional analysis and risk profiling of high-value clients.Search for adverse media.
● Check clients WorldCheck information.
● Manage WLF alerts, WorldCheck screening, and adverse media investigations.Communicate with Senior Management for sign off.
● Communicate with Financial Crime Compliance and senior stakeholders for escalation and sign-off.

Investigator: Anti-Money Laundering (AML)

Nedbank Limited
Roodepoort
06.2016 - 01.2024

● Led AML investigations, including the compilation of STRs, SARs, and TFTRs.
● Conducted EDD and adverse media screening across corporate and institutional clients.
● Participated in internal audits and quality assurance checks to reduce risk exposure.
● Reviewed and updated KYC data, ensuring accurate records aligned with regulatory expectations.
● Supported client onboarding processes by assessing documentation and applying a risk-based approach.
● Promptly capture and record every task assigned to me, thus fulfilling the set record keeping principles.

  • Compile STR / SAR / CTR /TPR / TFAR / TFTR reports based on investigation and analysis of the obtained information and/or document pertaining to customers’ information’s

Remediation Analyst: Retail Business Banking

Nedbank Limited
Roodepoort
09.2014 - 05.2016

● Verified client identity and information per FICA and internal onboarding standards.
● Liaised with business teams to update client profiles and managed ongoing data accuracy.
● Monitor, escalate/report customer data and information change.

Education

National Certificate in Generic Management - Banking

Nedbank Ltd
01.2023 - 12 2023

The Fundamental Principles to Anti Money Laundering - undefined

Alison Academy
01.2023 - 12 2023

FICA Awareness - undefined

Moonstone Business School of Excellence
01.2022 - 12 2022

Diploma in Business Administration - undefined

PC Training and Business College
01.2013 - 12 2013

National Senior Certificate / Matric - undefined

St Matthews Secondary School
01.2011 - 12 2011

Know your customer & Customer Due Diligence Training - undefined

Alison Academy
01.2024 - 12 2024

Skills

Anti-Money Laundering (AML) & Know Your Client (KYC)

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References

Available upon request (due to local privacy legislation “POPIA)

Certification

Top perfomer

Timeline

Top perfomer

04-2025

Mastering Regulatory Reporting: A deep dive into SAR/STR compliance

03-2025

Unlocking Essential Insights on Screening: The Key for Safeguarding Business

03-2025

Enhanced Due Diligence Specialist

Nedbank Ltd
08.2024 - Current

Analyst: Enhanced Due Diligence

Investec Bank
04.2024 - 08.2024

Know your customer & Customer Due Diligence Training - undefined

Alison Academy
01.2024 - 12 2024

National Certificate in Generic Management - Banking

Nedbank Ltd
01.2023 - 12 2023

The Fundamental Principles to Anti Money Laundering - undefined

Alison Academy
01.2023 - 12 2023

FICA Awareness - undefined

Moonstone Business School of Excellence
01.2022 - 12 2022

Investigator: Anti-Money Laundering (AML)

Nedbank Limited
06.2016 - 01.2024

Remediation Analyst: Retail Business Banking

Nedbank Limited
09.2014 - 05.2016

Diploma in Business Administration - undefined

PC Training and Business College
01.2013 - 12 2013

National Senior Certificate / Matric - undefined

St Matthews Secondary School
01.2011 - 12 2011
Buhle MziziEDD Specialist