KYC/AML Specialist — Risk & Due Diligence Lead

Kpmgaustralia1; Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hours and locations

Salary packaging options

Health and wellbeing initiatives

Career breaks

Learning and growth opportunities

Retail discounts

Job summary

KPMG Australia is seeking a diligent KYC/AML/CDD reviewer to support our risk and compliance teams. You will complete reviews for new and existing clients, verify documents, and document outcomes.

You will assess risk across domestic and international jurisdictions, perform enhanced due diligence for complex cases, and maintain auditable records. Collaboration with Risk, Compliance, and client teams is essential.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience performing KYC, AML and CDD reviews.
• Knowledge of identity verification, beneficial ownership analysis, red flags and suspicious matters.
• Strong case management and prioritisation skills.
• Understanding of sanctions, PEPs and adverse media.
• Ability to explain KYC requirements clearly to stakeholders.
• Attention to detail with ability to maintain audit trails.
• Analytical thinking and structured decision making.
• Clear written and verbal communication with diverse teams.

Responsibilities

• Complete KYC, AML, and CDD reviews for new and existing clients following policies.
• Collect, verify, and assess client information, ownership and control structures.
• Conduct sanctions and PEP screening; investigate matches and document outcomes.
• Assess risk factors across jurisdictions and elevate matters as required.
• Undertake ECDD for higher-risk or complex matters and escalate outside authority.
• Manage assigned cases, prioritise work, and resolve information gaps timely.
• Maintain complete auditable case records in KYC/CDD systems.
• Provide guidance to Risk, Compliance, and client teams on KYC requirements.
• Identify recurring issues and opportunities to improve procedures and efficiency.

Job description

KPMG Australia is seeking a diligent KYC/AML/CDD reviewer to support our risk and compliance teams. You will complete reviews for new and existing clients, verify documents, and document outcomes.

You will assess risk across domestic and international jurisdictions, perform enhanced due diligence for complex cases, and maintain auditable records. Collaboration with Risk, Compliance, and client teams is essential.