MUFG Americas

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About the role:

In the Analyst role, you will provide coverage for our Global Corporate & Investment Banking Division (GCIB), conducting customer identification checks and due diligence prior to on-boarding new customers, as well as ongoing monitoring of our customers' money laundering risk profiles in accordance with internal and regulatory requirements.

You will work closely with our Relationship Managers to collect the required information from customers and verify the information obtained using reliable and independent data sources to provide a seamless on-boarding experience.

This position can sit in either our Auckland or Sydney offices.

What you’ll be doing:

You’ll work closely with the coverage team and MUFG’s Financial Crime division and follow appropriate channels to ensure each customer is on-boarded in accordance with our requirements, with any issues identified and dealt with appropriately. You’ll be responsible for completing the identification process, including sanction screening, negative press assessment and corruption allegations for all authorised individuals as required in accordance with relevant AML/CTF laws. For existing customers, you’ll monitor our customers’ money laundering risk regularly as well as conducting periodic KYC reviews within the allocated time schedule.

New Customer On-boarding:

• When on-boarding any new customers, prior to providing designated banking services, the Analyst will perform customer identification and due-diligence processes to assess their money laundering risk profile to on-board any new customers prior to provide designated banking services.

Post On-boarding Process:

• After on-boarding is complete, the Analyst will continue to monitor our customers’ money laundering risk under the framework stipulated in our internal policies and procedures. Any detection of a customer’s profile changes potentially impacting their money laundering risk, the Analyst is required to process customer due-diligence and identification as an extra-ordinary review. Apart from an extra-ordinary review, the Analyst will conduct a regular periodical KYC review in accordance with schedule set out in our internal policies.

Quality Control:

• As part of ‘in progress’ review, designated team members conduct cross check KYC due diligence reports prepared by other team members prior to submission for approval.

Process Improvement:

• Proactively recommend areas for improvement of the KYC process and contribute to any initiatives for process or system improvements.

What we are looking for:

The ideal candidate should have a minimum 1 years’ experience in KYC/AML from working in the compliance, banking, accounting, legal, consultancy, regulatory or any equivalent sector.

You’ll possess a general understanding of financial business, economy and markets, and be able to engage in independent research and analysis of customers, regulations and banking products.

We are looking for someone who:

• Has an ability to communicate clearly both in writing and verbally
• Has strong interpersonal and presentations skills
• Is a team player
• Is a self-starter with drive, initiative and enthusiasm
• Has the ability to work independently and prioritise various work streams

Economics / Finance / Business and Commerce / Accounting / Law Degree from a leading university is essential. ACAMS / CPA / CA or a relevant Masters qualification will be considered favourably.

Our culture:

MUFG fosters a highly professional, supportive work environment that enables our employees to help maximize our customers' prosperity. We focus on building long-term customer relationships and giving back to our communities in order to develop shared and sustainable growth for a better world.

Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group (MUFG) is an equal opportunity employer. We view our employees as our key assets as they are fundamental to our long-term growth and success. MUFG is committed to hiring based on merit and organsational fit, regardless of race, religion or gender.