Sydney Wealth Management Contract or Temporary Our client is a global tier-one Wealth Management firm seeking an experienced KYC Maintenance Associate to join either their Sydney or Melbourne Account Management Team on an initial 12-month contract. The ideal candidate will have wealth management / retail equity broking / Wealth Management client onboarding/ KYC / AML experience and ideally some understanding of UK FSA regulations alongside Australian regulations. Key Responsibilities: This role is broadly responsible for supporting all operational processes for the CIP KYC and PEP reviews, including: Account opening for sub-accounts, SMAs and OTC product accounts. Reviewing and processing static data change, i.e updating contact details, account type and profile Reviewing and processing trigger event, including all types of change that trigger CDD insufficient or outdated based on the current KYC rules, i.e. change of directors and entity name Monitoring and processing different requests in Workflow, i.e reviewing different modules for international platform and conduct signature verification. Deceased Estate Handling: including dealing with death notifications, account block and uplift and adding executor(s) to the account, etc. Power of Attorney: reviewing and handling POA/EPOA requests and add them to both domestic and interntaional platform accounts. Post-onboarding EDD/PEP: Monitoring Enhanced Due Diligence report on a daily basis and investigating the high/high risk trigger. Initiate EDD/PEP process for high/high risk accounts. Handling questions/queries from the front office. Ad hoc tasks: i.e Project, Client communication/mass mailing, US IPO, MIFID Quarterly Statements, BCAN and CGG/PPSR Registration, etc Other info: In KYC Maintenance, the tasks will be more varied and combination of trigger events where client’s situation changes and we conduct applicable review of KYC profile Role will be more varied in types of requests we support, more multi-tasking, little more communication with business Desired Experience/Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent education or experience required. At least 3 years’ experience in the financial services industry, ideally with previous experience in Risk and Compliance with a private bank, or onboarding/periodic review in a top-tier bank. Understanding of global AML/KYC standards, in particular Australian and UK- FSA requirements. Strong analytical and organisational skills. Strong communication skills to effectively and clearly instruct/ advise Sales teams and other stakeholders. Ability to articulate issues concisely and effectively. Able to work both independently and with a team in a dynamic environment with high pressure on timeliness and quality of deliverables. Impressive knowledge of KYC documentation, industry regulations and best practices. This role will pay approximately $470-525 per day plus super, depending on prior experience in relevant positions.