Manager- KYC Specialist

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

Key Responsibilities

• Complete KYC, AML, and CDD reviews for new and existing clients in line with applicable policies and procedures.
• Collect, verify, and assess client information and documentation, including legal entity details, ownership and control structures, beneficial owners, and authorised representatives.
• Conduct sanctions, politically exposed person (PEPs), and adverse media screening, investigate potential matches, and document clear outcomes.
• Assess client and matter risk factors across domestic and international jurisdictions, apply the appropriate risk rating and due diligence requirements, and elevate matters as required.
• Undertake enhanced customer due diligence (ECDD) for higher-risk or complex matters, including source of funds or source of wealth enquiries where required, and elevate matters outside delegated authority.
• Manage an assigned portfolio of cases, priorise work effectively, follow up with stakeholders to resolve information gaps, and complete cases within a reasonable timeframe.
• Maintain complete, accurate, and auditable case records in relevant KYC/CDD workflow systems, in line with firm policies and procedures.
• Provide clear and practical guidance to Risk, Compliance, business stakeholders, and client/engagement teams, on KYC requirements and case-specific issues.
• Identify recurring issues, control gaps, and opportunities to improve procedures, templates, systems, and operational efficiency.

What You'll Bring

• Experience performing KYC, AML, and CDD reviews, with the ability to manage assigned cases accurately and efficiently in a deadline-driven environment, with a minimum of three years’ relevant experience.
• Practical knowledge of CDD, ECDD, KYC, and AML processes and requirements, including identity verification, beneficial ownership analysis, identification of red flags and suspicious matters, client risk assessment, and the review of complex client entity structures and financial crime risk indicators.
• Strong case management and prioritisation skills, with experience progressing multiple matters, resolving information gaps, meeting required standards, and escalating issues appropriately.
• A sound understanding of financial crime risk, including jurisdictional risk, sanctions, PEPs, adverse media, and other factors relevant to risk-based KYC/CDD decisions.
• Experience applying KYC, AML, and CDD policies, procedures, and controls, with the judgement to identify unusual or complex matters and seek guidance where required.
• Strong stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to obtain required information, explain KYC requirements clearly, and work collaboratively across Compliance, Risk, business stakeholders, and client/engagement teams.
• Strong attention to detail and record-keeping discipline, with the ability to prepare clear case summaries, document decisions, and maintain complete audit trails.
• Strong analytical and critical thinking capabilities, with the ability to interpret information, identify inconsistencies, and reach well-reasoned, evidence-based conclusions.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to explain requirements, request information, and set out findings clearly for technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• A collaborative, adaptable, and quality-focused approach, with a willingness to learn, respond to changing priorities, and contribute positively to a globally connected professional services firm.

KPMG

KPMG is a professional services firm with global outreach and deep sector experience. We work with clients across an array of industries to solve complex challenges, steer change and enable growth.

Our people are what make KPMG the thriving workplace that it is and what sets us apart is that we know great minds think differently. Collaborate with a team of passionate, highly skilled professionals who've got your back. You'll build relationships with unique and diverse colleagues who will provide you with the support you need to be your best and produce meaningful and impactful work in an inclusive, equitable culture.

At KPMG, you'll take control over how you work. We're embracing a new way of working in many ways, from offering flexible hours and locations to generous paid parental leave and career breaks. Our people enjoy a variety of exciting perks, including retail discounts, health and wellbeing initiatives, learning and growth opportunities, salary packaging options and more.

Diverse candidates have diverse needs. During your recruitment journey, information will be provided about adjustment requests. If you require additional support before submitting your application, please contact the Talent Attraction Support Team.

At KPMG every career is different, and we look forward to seeing how you grow with us.

KPMG Australia: grow with us!

Benefits and Perks

• Flexible hours and locations
• Generous paid parental leave
• Career breaks
• Retail discounts
• Health and wellbeing initiatives
• Learning and growth opportunities
• Salary packaging options
• More