Zandile Ednah Zondi
@zandileednahzondi
Compliance Analyst specializing in AML, risk management, KYC, and regulatory reporting to mitigate financial and regulatory risk.
South AfricaWhat I'm looking for
I’m a compliance professional with extensive experience in anti-money laundering (AML), risk management, and regulatory compliance. I manage client risk assessments, perform Enhanced Due Diligence (EDD), and ensure adherence to critical regulations including FICA, POPI, FAIS, and RMCP.
In my recent role as a Compliance Quality Assurance Analyst, I transitioned smoothly after African Bank acquired Sasfin Bank’s Business & Commercial Banking division. I implemented quality assurance and compliance across Business Compliance, Group Compliance, Operations, and Client Services—covering FICA signoff for new clients, ongoing account reviews, and high-risk client monitoring.
I investigate and clear fraud and sanction screening issues using tools such as Fircosoft and Nice Actimize, while maintaining strong data quality standards for transaction monitoring and reporting. I also handle time-sensitive escalation management for queries, Section 27 matters, and subpoenas from the FIC.
Earlier, as a KYC Senior Analyst and Team Leader (FICA), I supported complex global and local KYC requirements, improved quality through peer reviews, and mentored analysts on performance gaps and compliance expectations. Across roles, my focus stays consistent: proactive risk mitigation, accurate regulatory reporting, and clear guidance to stakeholders.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Compliance Quality Assurance Analyst
Sasfin Bank
Jun 2024 - Jun 2026 (2 years)
Implemented quality assurance and compliance for Business & Commercial Banking, ensuring regulatory adherence to FICA AML, RMCP, FAIS, and POPI. Performed FICA sign-offs and Enhanced Due Diligence for low/medium and high-risk clients, including EDD on FIC Section 27 subpoenas and second-level payment and fraud screening investigations (Fircosoft, Nice Actimize).
KYC Senior Analyst
Deutsche Bank
Jan 2021 - Apr 2023 (2 years 3 months)
Supported Deutsche Bank South Africa business units with KYC processing, controls, and end-to-end KYC profile management for complex legal entity/group clients. Performed peer quality assurance, escalated operational risks, and assisted with audits/investigations related to KYC issues while delivering against internal and external SLAs.
Team Leader: FICA
Nedbank Ltd
Jan 2015 - Aug 2020 (5 years 7 months)
Led FICA validation in the context of business as usual and remediation, ensuring Nedbank CIB client records and exceptions were managed and resolved within agreed SLA timelines. Conducted and coordinated Enhanced Due Diligence for high-risk entities, including PEP and sanctions screening (World-Check) preparation for High-Risk Committee, and supported FICA/KYC remediation to meet SARB requirement
KYC Reviews Analyst
Standard Bank
Jun 2011 - Jan 2015 (3 years 7 months)
Performed KYC and due diligence reviews for corporate banking clients by validating company existence and registration details and conducting Enhanced Due Diligence for high-risk entities. Produced due diligence reports with recommendations, escalated issues as appropriate, and interacted with clients and internal stakeholders to obtain required information.
Customer Due Diligence Analyst
Standard Bank of South Africa
Mar 2009 - Jun 2011 (2 years 3 months)
Undertook customer due diligence reviews to required quality and detail on a timely basis, including indexing and loading documents into an image system. Researched and analyzed documentation using internal and external sources aligned to regulatory and KYC requirements in a time-sensitive environment.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
University of South Africa
LLB, Law
2015 -
Completed an LLB starting in 2015 and had reached the 2nd year level at the time of the provided record.
University of Johannesburg
Bachelor of Commerce, Accounting and Business Management
2007 -
Completed a BCom in Accounting and Business Management, starting in 2007 per the provided education timeline.
Silver Oaks Secondary School
Grade 12, Secondary Education
2002 -
Grade: English First Language; Afrikaans Second Language; Accounting; Mathematics; Biology; History
Completed Grade 12 (year indicated as 2002) with subjects including English First Language and Afrikaans Second Language.
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