KYC/AML Risk & CDD Specialist

High Growth Ventures; Melbourne, Sydney; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hours and locations

Health and wellbeing initiatives

Learning and growth opportunities

Salary packaging options

Job summary

KPMG is seeking an experienced KYC/AML professional based in Melbourne or Sydney to support client onboarding and ongoing monitoring. You will perform KYC, AML, and CDD reviews, assess risk, conduct screening, and maintain auditable case records while collaborating with Risk, Compliance, and client teams.

The role offers exposure to diverse industries and complex client structures with opportunities to develop technical capability and advance a career in financial crime, risk, and compliance.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years’ experience in KYC/AML/CDD roles.
• Practical knowledge of CDD, ECDD, KYC and AML processes.
• Strong case management and prioritisation skills.
• Understanding of financial crime risk and sanctions.
• Ability to work with diverse stakeholders and document decisions.

Responsibilities

• Complete KYC, AML, and CDD reviews for new and existing clients in line with policies.
• Collect, verify, and assess client information and documentation.
• Conduct sanctions, PEPs, and adverse media screening and document outcomes.
• Assess client risk factors across jurisdictions and apply risk ratings.
• Undertake ECDD for higher-risk matters and escalate where required.
• Manage a portfolio of cases, prioritise work, and resolve information gaps.
• Maintain complete, auditable case records in KYC/CDD systems.
• Provide guidance to Risk, Compliance, and engagement teams on KYC requirements.
• Identify recurring issues and suggest process improvements.

Skills

KYC/AML expertise

CDD reviews

Risk assessment

Stakeholder engagement

Case management

Attention to detail

Strong communication

Analytical thinking

Documentation

Auditable records

Tools

Sanctions screening

Risk/workflow systems

Job description

KPMG is seeking an experienced KYC/AML professional based in Melbourne or Sydney to support client onboarding and ongoing monitoring. You will perform KYC, AML, and CDD reviews, assess risk, conduct screening, and maintain auditable case records while collaborating with Risk, Compliance, and client teams.

The role offers exposure to diverse industries and complex client structures with opportunities to develop technical capability and advance a career in financial crime, risk, and compliance.