Melbourne, Sydney Wealth Management Contract or Temporary Our client is a global tier-one Wealth Management firm seeking an experienced KYC Periodic Review Associate to join either their Sydney or Melbourne Account Management Team on an initial 12m contract. The ideal candidate will have wealth management / Private banking / client onboarding / KYC 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: Review documentation provided by clients and Sales. Escalate regulatory concerns or exceptions to Managers for further review and discussions. Escalate accounts with high-risk triggers or high-risk accounts for Global Financial Crimes (GFC) signoff. Review and validate the accuracy of values that impact client’s ML / TF risk, such as Source of Wealth (SoW) and Total Net Worth. Continuous and active engagement with Sales teams to share KYC and ML / TF related guidance. Ensure periodic review and relevant approval records are retained properly in internal database and monitor the receipt of any outstanding documentation within required timeframe. 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.