Officer, KYC/AML - 12 Month Max Term Contract

Mizuho Bank, Ltd.; Sydney; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Mizuho Bank Australia is seeking an Officer of KYC/AML on a 12‑month max-term contract in Sydney. The role focuses on proactively identifying and mitigating KYC/AML and CDD risks, and reporting to Senior Management within risk parameters.

You will support onboarding of institutional clients, work with Compliance to develop policies, and promote a culture of risk awareness across the branch. The ideal candidate has 1–2 years in AML/KYC/CDD, strong time management, and solid Word/Excel skills to

Qualifications

• 1–2 years in an AML/KYC and CDD role in institutional banking
• Experience onboarding new institutional clients and recertification of existing clients
• Solutions-driven commercial mindset with ability to interpret AML/KYC and CDD requirements

Responsibilities

• Identify, measure and mitigate KYC/CDD risks within the branch
• Create a risk-awareness culture around AML/KYC and CDD
• Collaborate with Compliance to develop policies and procedures

Skills

KYC/AML

CDD

Risk management

Stakeholder communication

Tools

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Officer, KYC/AML - 12 Month Max Term Contract

Location: Sydney Australia | Reports to: Head of Business Support

Role Purpose:Ensure Know -Your Customer (KYC), Anti Money Laundering (AML) and Customer Due Diligence (CDD) risks are appropriately and proactively identified, monitored, mitigated, managed and reported to Senior Management within agreed risk parameters and in line with the Head Office framework and Australian market standards.

Core responsibilities of the role are:

Ensure key risks and loss events within the branch are identified, measured and mitigated in relation to in KYC and CDD

Create a risk awareness culture in relation to AML/KYC and CDD

In conjunction with Compliance Department Develop Policies

Core competencies of the role are:

Ensures Accountability | Hold one's self and others accountable to meet commitment

Being Resilient |Rebounding from setbacks and adversity when facing difficult situations.

Collaborates | Builds partnerships and works collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives

Action Orientated | Takes on new opportunities and tough challenges with a sense of urgency, high energy, and enthusiasm

Communicates Effectively | Develops and delivers multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences

Required experience, skills or qualifications:

1-2 years in a AML/KYC and CDD role in institutional banking business.

Experience on-boarding new institutional banking clients and re-certification of existing clients.

Solutions driven commercial mind-set w ith ability and experience to interpret the spirit of AML/KYC and CDD.

Intermediate computer skills (Word, Excel, Pow er-point) and relevant systems, any client screening tool;

Excellent time management and prioritizing skills.

About Mizuho Bank Australia

Operating in Australia for over 30 years, professionals located in the Mizuho Sydney office work to connect a broad client base of major corporations, financial institutions and public sector groups to local markets and a vast global network. Mizuho has been a major supporter of key infrastructure projects and corporate relationships in Australia, in sectors including resources, transport, health and renewables. Mizuho plans to grow in Australia across various sectors, covering local Australian companies and our multinational global relationships.

Please note the recruitment process including interviews may be conducted prior to the closing date of this advertisement.

If you require any reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process or the role, please let the recruitment consultant know.

Please note unsolicited CVs from agencies will not be accepted.