Kyc Analyst Fixed Term Until March 2027

Westpac; New Zealand; On-site; NZD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Westpac New Zealand is seeking a KYC Analyst on a fixed term until March 2027 to ensure AML/CFT compliance through ongoing customer due diligence. You will interact with customers to collect and verify information and ensure timely completion of due diligence.

The role focuses on reviewing customer profiles, transaction patterns, and risk indicators, maintaining accurate records, and collaborating with Relationship Managers and Compliance to uphold regulatory standards.

Qualifications

• 1+ years’ experience in a KYC/AML/compliance role.
• Strong understanding of AML/CFT legislation in New Zealand.
• High attention to detail and analytical thinking.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Proficiency with customer management and compliance systems.
• Advantageous: CAMS or similar AML certification.

Responsibilities

• Conduct periodic and event-driven due diligence reviews.
• Analyse customer profiles, transactions, and risk indicators.
• Maintain compliant and user-friendly due diligence processes.
• Identify and escalate suspicious activity.
• Liaise with Relationship Managers, Compliance, Risk to verify information.
• Maintain accurate records in customer management systems.
• Support remediation projects and regulatory reporting.
• Stay updated on AML/CFT legislation and best practices.
• Provide guidance to team members.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of KYC processes and systems.

Skills

KYC/AML experience

Regulatory understanding

Attention to detail

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Tools

Compliance systems

Job description

Kyc Analyst Fixed Term Until March 2027

Company : Westpac Job Type : Full Time New Zealand

Mō te tūranga | About the Role

To ensure compliance with AML/CFT regulations by conducting ongoing customer due diligence (CDD) and enhanced due diligence (EDD) reviews. This role plays a critical part in protecting the bank from financial crime and maintaining regulatory compliance. The KYC Analyst interacts directly with customers to collect and verify information, clarify documentation requirements, and ensure timely completion of due diligence processes.

• Conduct periodic and event-driven customer due diligence reviews in line with regulatory and internal policy requirements.
• Analyse customer profiles, transaction behaviours, and risk indicators to assess and update risk ratings.
• Make the due diligence process as frictionless and customer-friendly as possible while maintaining compliance standards.
• Identify and escape suspicious activity or potential financial crime risks.
• Liaise with internal stakeholders (e.g. Relationship Managers, Compliance, Risk) to gather and verify customer information.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records in customer management systems.
• Support remediation projects and regulatory reporting requirements.
• Stay informed of changes in AML/CFT legislation and industry best practices.
• Provide guidance and support to other team members where required.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives in KYC processes and systems.

Nā tāu rourou | What will you bring?

• 1+ years’ experience in a KYC, AML, or compliance-related role within financial services or legal.
• Strong understanding of AML/CFT legislation and regulatory expectations in New Zealand.
• High attention to detail and analytical thinking.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in using customer management and compliance systems.

Advantageous:

• Experience with high-risk customer types (e.g. trusts, PEPs, offshore entities).
• CAMS or similar AML certification.

Capabilities

• Analytical Thinking: Ability to assess complex information and make sound risk-based decisions.
• Attention to Detail: Ensures accuracy and completeness in documentation and analysis.
• Collaboration: Works effectively with internal teams and stakeholders.
• Adaptability: Responds positively to change and maintains performance under pressure.
• Customer Focus: Understands the importance of balancing compliance with customer experience.
• Integrity: Demonstrates high ethical standards and confidentiality.
• Communication: Clearly conveys information and expectations to a range of audiences.

Ko mātou tēnei | Our Organisation

At Westpac, we’re working together to build a fairer and stronger New Zealand for our people, customers, and communities. For over 160 years we’ve been driven by our purpose to Create Better Futures Together.

What makes us unique are the incredible people we’re lucky enough to have walk through our doors every day. The giant ‘W’ on our building doesn’t just stand for Westpac – it says, double you. We’re a place that values, rewards and recognises individuality. Where you can be your whole self, your true self, and your best self. We’re recognised as a place where talent is developed, where passions are fuelled and where ambitions of all shapes and sizes thrive. And it all starts with you!

The people of Aotearoa, New Zealand hail from many cultures and backgrounds. At Westpac New Zealand, we draw on this enormous talent pool to cultivate a team rich in ability and empowered to reach its full potential. Our aim is to be brave challengers, celebrating our differences and relentlessly advocating for our customers. It starts with us – we believe that when we care deeply and do our best for our people, they’ll do their best for our customers. We encourage people from all walks of life to apply, including those who are neurodivergent, have chronic health conditions or disabilities – your attitude and passion are as important to us as your experience, qualifications and capabilities.

Applications close:

27 October 2026