We’re re-imagining mining to improve people’s lives. That includes the lives of everyone who works for Anglo American. We strive to be a great company where employees are happy and inspired to do their best work. A place where every colleague can grow, develop and realise their potential. To live up to our Always with Purpose employee value proposition, we’re putting the development and growth of colleagues first by ensuring everyone at Anglo American has the career experience they deserve.

We are seeking a detail-oriented KYC Analyst to support our Commodity Marketing and Trading businesses by conducting customer due diligence across a broad range of counterparties operating in global and higher-risk jurisdictions. The role is responsible for managing the end-to-end counterparty onboarding process for new and existing customers, ensuring all regulatory, compliance and internal risk requirements are met. Key responsibilities include performing KYC reviews, analysing ownership and control structures, and conducting ongoing screening and monitoring of sanctions, politically exposed persons (PEPs), state-owned enterprises (SOEs) and adverse media. Working closely with internal stakeholders, the successful candidate will support timely onboarding decisions and help maintain a robust compliance framework across the business.

Core Responsibilities (amongst others):   

• Conduct ongoing KYC reviews on new and existing counterparties.
• Review and implement monitoring procedures to ensure active monitoring for sanctions, politically exposed persons, state owned enterprises and adverse media hits.
• Review the existing KYC policy and operating procedures to identify gaps and suggest improvements where required
• Escalate High Risk cases to the relevant approving authority
• Review all existing intermediaries including brokers, agents, warehouses etc. against the due diligence process, to ensure that they comply with Marketing’s required level of business integrity
• Facilitate response to incoming KYC requests from counterparties
• Provide requirements to automate the KYC process and support the various systems enhancement initiatives

Experience required:

• 3-4 years of relevant KYC / AML experience in a compliance or control environment
• Previous KYC experience in commodities, energy trading or banking 
• Knowledge of at least one screening engine like World Check, Thomson Reuters etc.
• Keen interest in following latest regulatory trends and developments
• Basic understanding of internal controls and compliance framework
• Ability to identify control deficiencies in counterparty on-boarding process

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Who we are

At Anglo American, we’re redefining what it means to mine responsibly. We lead with integrity, care deeply about people and the planet, and constantly push the boundaries of innovation to work safer and smarter. From reducing water and energy use to pioneering precision extraction technologies, we’re committed to sustainable practices that deliver real impact—today and for generations to come.

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Nothing is more important to us than ensuring you return home safely after a day’s work. To make that happen, we have the most rigorous safety standards in the industry. Not only that, we’re also continually investing in new technologies – from drones to data analytics – that are helping to make mining safer.

Inclusion and Diversity

Anglo American is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to promoting an inclusive and diverse workplace where we value and respect every colleague for who they are and provide equality of opportunity so that everyone can fulfil their potential.

How to apply

To apply for this role, please complete our online application form. You will have the opportunity to upload your CV and other relevant documentation as part of the process.