KYC Analyst - Funds Management

GOW Recruitment; Sydney; On-site; AUD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

GOW Recruitment is seeking an experienced KYC Analyst to join our client operations team in Sydney. You will manage KYC reviews and account maintenance across diverse client profiles, ensuring accurate and compliant information throughout the client lifecycle.

You will conduct Enhanced Due Diligence and PEP reviews, review documentation for gaps, and respond to internal stakeholder requests while contributing to process improvements within a funds management context.

Qualifications

• Experience in KYC, AML/CTF, client onboarding or lifecycle management
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Banking or related discipline
• Strong knowledge of KYC processes
• Strong analytical skills and excellent attention to detail
• Excellent organisational and time management skills
• Ability to manage competing priorities while maintaining accuracy
• Strong communication skills and confidence dealing with stakeholders at all levels

Responsibilities

• Manage KYC review and account maintenance processes across a range of client risk profiles
• Conduct Enhanced Due Diligence (EDD) and Politically Exposed Person (PEP) reviews
• Review client documentation and identify missing, inconsistent or incomplete information
• Complete periodic and event-driven KYC reviews within required timeframes
• Maintain accurate records of client reviews, approvals and supporting documentation
• Respond to queries and requests from Compliance, Financial Crime, Audit and other internal stakeholders
• Manage account maintenance across a range of client types and account structures
• Contribute to remediation, process improvement and change initiatives

Skills

KYC processes

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Prioritization

Communication with stakeholders

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Banking or related discipline

Job description

An established funds management organisation is looking for an experienced KYC Analystto join its client operations team.

This role will be responsible for managing KYC reviews, client due diligence and account maintenance throughout the client lifecycle. You’ll work closely with internal stakeholders, ensuring client information remains accurate, compliant and up to date.

The Role

• Manage KYC review and account maintenance processes across a range of client risk profiles
• Conduct Enhanced Due Diligence (EDD) and Politically Exposed Person (PEP) reviews
• Review client documentation and identify missing, inconsistent or incomplete information
• Complete periodic and event-driven KYC reviews within required timeframes
• Maintain accurate records of client reviews, approvals and supporting documentation
• Respond to queries and requests from Compliance, Financial Crime, Audit and other internal stakeholders
• Manage account maintenance across a range of client types and account structures
• Contribute to remediation, process improvement and change initiatives

About You

You’ll have strong experience in KYC, AML/CTF, client onboarding or client lifecycle management, ideally gained within banking, financial services, funds management or a similar environment.

You will also bring:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Banking or a related discipline
• Strong knowledge of KYC processes
• Strong analytical skills and excellent attention to detail
• Excellent organisational and time management skills
• The ability to manage competing priorities while maintaining accuracy
• Strong communication skills and confidence dealing with stakeholders at all levels