Analyst, Financial Crime - KYC (12 month Fixed Term Contract)

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About the role:

We have a 12 month Fixed Term Contract role in our Compliance Team based in Sydney, Australia.

In your role as Analyst, your will be responsible for assisting in the compilation, checking and forwarding of KYC reports, assistance with KYC queries and QA processes pertaining to customers in Australia and New Zealand.

Assistance with the implementation of a best-in-class KYC monitoring and reporting function within the Oceania Compliance team, utilising the systems provided by the Bank and leveraging any previous experience obtained at other financial institutions..

What you’ll be doing:

• Complete various monthly reports (ATFF, FFI, IBDD & MI) that are sent to the Regional Office in Singapore and Global Office in New York
• Prepare materials for monthly meeting with relevant stakeholders in other departments for Compliance Committee Meetings
• Conduct Orbis and Factiva search requests from FLOD
• Process KYC Extensions for Low and Medium ML/TF Risk customers
• Assist on various KYC related tasks to gain further knowledge of Australia and New Zealand’s commitment to AML/CTF, including KYC Quality Assurance and queries.
• Promote awareness of KYC requirements
• Assist with any other tasks/projects or reports as required from time to time

What we are looking for:

• At least 1 to 2 years of work experience in banking or financial services compliance
• Good knowledge of Australian/NZ AML/CTF laws, rules and regulations
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and objectives simultaneously. 
• Detailed-oriented, diligent and able to work both independently and part of a team
• Possess a general understanding of financial business, economy and markets
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office in particular, MS Word, MS Excel and MS PowerPoint
• Be able to engage in independent research and analysis of customers, regulations and banking products
• The ability to communicate clearly both in writing and verballyYou will have strong interpersonal and presentations skills
• Will be a team player
• Will be a self-starter with drive, initiative and enthusiasm

Our culture:

MUFG fosters a highly professional, supportive work environment that enables our employees to help maximize our customers' prosperity. We focus on building long-term customer relationships and giving back to our communities in order to develop shared and sustainable growth for a better world.

Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group (MUFG) is an equal opportunity employer. We view our employees as our key assets as they are fundamental to our long-term growth and success. MUFG is committed to hiring based on merit and organsational fit, regardless of race, religion or gender.