Client KYC/AML Onboarding Specialist

Barrenjoey; Sydney; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Barrenjoey is seeking a Client KYC professional to onboard clients in line with KYC/AML policies for Australian and global jurisdictions. You will interact with clients and internal teams to gather regulatory information and maintain strong controls while ensuring high service quality.

The role focuses on end-to-end client onboarding, periodic reviews, event triggers, and offboarding, with collaboration across business, infrastructure, and external stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years KYC/AML experience in financial services.
• Knowledge of AUSTRAC jurisdictional requirements is mandatory.
• Experience with client onboarding and operational delivery.
• Experience with KYC tooling and regulatory documentation is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Onboard new clients in line with KYC/ AML policies for Australian and other relevant global jurisdictions.
• Review existing clients throughout the entire client journey, Periodic Reviews, Event triggers and Offboarding.
• Interact with Clients and Business to obtain KYC and regulatory information/documentation.
• Work within a strong controls environment that manages and minimizes inherent operational risk, whilst providing excellent client service.
• Ensure compliance with relevant laws and regulatory requirements.
• Build and maintain relationships with external stakeholders including service providers and vendors as required.
• Support ad-hoc projects for new processes or industry initiatives.
• Engage in cross-training, share knowledge and actively contribute to the development of self and the wider team

Skills

KYC/AML experience

Regulatory compliance

Client onboarding

Financial services

Tools

Fenergo

IHS Markit

World-Check One

BvD

Job description

Barrenjoey is seeking a Client KYC professional to onboard clients in line with KYC/AML policies for Australian and global jurisdictions. You will interact with clients and internal teams to gather regulatory information and maintain strong controls while ensuring high service quality.

The role focuses on end-to-end client onboarding, periodic reviews, event triggers, and offboarding, with collaboration across business, infrastructure, and external stakeholders.