Analyst, KYC – Quality Control (12 month Fixed Term Contract)

MUFG Americas; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A global financial group is seeking an Analyst for Quality Control (QC) in their KYC team. This role involves conducting thorough quality checks on KYC files to ensure compliance with AML regulations. Candidates should have at least 3 years of experience in compliance or related fields, possess strong analytical skills, and be proficient in Microsoft Office. This position offers a 12-month fixed-term contract based in Melbourne, Australia, providing opportunities for professional growth and contribution to compliance excellence.

Qualifications

• 3+ years experience in compliance, banking, accounting, legal or equivalent sectors.
• Experience in AML / KYC fields is preferred.
• Strong understanding of financial business, economy, and markets.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform quality checks on KYC files for completeness and accuracy.
• Validate files against AML/CFT regulations and sanctions guidelines.
• Conduct risk assessments for high-risk items and maintain documentation.

Skills

Compliance experience

AML/KYC knowledge

Microsoft Office proficiency

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Research and analysis

Team player

Job description

Do you want your voice heard and your actions to count?

Discover your opportunity with Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group (MUFG), one of the world’s leading financial groups. Across the globe, we’re 150,000 colleagues, striving to make a difference for every client, organization, and community we serve. We stand for our values, building long‑term relationships, serving society, and fostering shared and sustainable growth for a better world.

With a vision to be the world’s most trusted financial group, it’s part of our culture to put people first, listen to new and diverse ideas and collaborate toward greater innovation, speed and agility. This means investing in talent, technologies, and tools that empower you to own your career.

Join MUFG, where being inspired is expected and making a meaningful impact is rewarded.

About the role

In your role as Analyst, QC (Quality Control) you will play a critical role within the GCIB/JCBD KYC team. This team is integral to the GCIB (Global Corporate and Investment Banking) and JCBD (Japanese Corporate and Investment Banking) department, tasked with conducting customer due diligence and identification to meet local AML (Anti‑Money Laundering) laws and internal KYC policies. The goal is to ensure compliance while providing exceptional onboarding experiences for MUFG customers.

Support QC Associate and Management: Assist the QC Associate and Director of the GCIB/JCBD KYC in the quality control, managing daily operations, including work allocation, training, education, and deadline management to uphold the team's high performance standards.

In this role you will be engaged in a 12 month Fixed Term Contract joining our GCIB KYC Team based in Sydney, Australia or Auckland New Zealand.

What you’ll be doing

Quality Check of KYC Files - Perform the end‑to‑end quality checks on KYC files submitted by KYC analysts. Confirm completeness and accuracy of customer information including:

• Legal entity details
• Beneficial ownership and control structures
• Directors, authorised signatories
• Contact and registration details
• Ensure CDD/SDD/EDD risk classification is appropriately assigned

Regulatory & Policy Compliance - Validate files against:

• AML/CFT regulations
• Applicable sanctions guidelines
• MUFG Global/Regional/Local programs

Risk Assessment Verification – Ensure appropriate risk‑based approach is applied for:

• High‑risk countries
• PEPs
• Complex ownership structures
• High‑risk industries
• Insufficient rationale or missing documentation

Documentation & Control

Conduct detailed QC comments specifying errors, gaps, and required corrections. Maintain audit trail of QC reviews, outcomes, and countermeasures. Track error trends and rework patterns.

What we are looking for

• 3+ years experience in the compliance, banking, accounting, legal, consultancy, regulatory or any equivalent sectors
• Experience in AML / KYC fields is considered favourably
• Possess a 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 verbally
• You 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 organisational fit, regardless of race, religion or gender.