KYC AML Screening - Analyst

Job description

Do you want your voice heard and your actions to count? Discover your opportunity with Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group (MUFG), one of the world’s leading financial groups. Across the globe, we’re 150,000 colleagues, striving to make a difference for every client, organization, and community we serve. We stand for our values, building long-term relationships, serving society, and fostering shared and sustainable growth for a better world. With a vision to be the world’s most trusted financial group, it’s part of our culture to put people first, listen to new and diverse ideas and collaborate toward greater innovation, speed and agility. This means investing in talent, technologies, and tools that empower you to own your career. Join MUFG, where being inspired is expected and making a meaningful impact is rewarded. EDUCATION • Degree or equivalent work experience equally preferable CERTIFICATIONS • Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist (CAMS) or equivalent experience WORK EXPERIENCE • Developing professional with foundational experience in know your customer (KYC), compliance, or financial crime risk management • Demonstrates analytical thinking and growing subject matter knowledge FUNCTIONAL SKILLS • Working knowledge of global KYC regulations including the USA PATRIOT Act, EU Anti-Money Laundering Directives, and Financial Action Task Force (FATF) recommendations • Experience with customer due diligence (CDD), enhanced due diligence (EDD), and beneficial ownership verification • Familiarity with politically exposed persons (PEPs), adverse media, and sanctions screening • Exposure to KYC utilities, digital onboarding tools, such as: • KYC screening systems and name matching logic • Data analysis and reporting tools FOUNDATIONAL SKILLS • Communicates effectively • Identifies multiple paths to success through the development of analytical, critical thinking, and decision-making skills • Exercises sound judgement and strives for continuous improvement • Demonstrates optimism, resilience, flexibility, and openness to others' ideas • Learns while doing • Actively listens and asks thoughtful questions • Leverages available technology to achieve efficiency and results • Engages inclusively and with intent • Always acts with integrity • Attention to detail RESPONSIBILITIES • Create or review customer profiles and documentation to determine risk classification using internal and external data sources • Analyze high-risk client files for completeness and alignment with regulatory expectations • Draft summaries of due diligence findings and escalate material concerns • Interpret regulatory updates and assess their implications for KYC procedures • Evaluate customer risk rating logic and propose refinements based on emerging typologies • Contribute to internal audit preparation and documentation for KYC-related reviews • Apply machine learning insights to identify anomalies in client behavior or ownership structures 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.