Emerging Executive KYC and AML

Join Macquarie Asset Management (MAM) as a KYC Specialist and play a pivotal role in transforming our KYC support function. In this position, you will collaborate closely with teams across Investment, Fund Management, Compliance, and Risk, gaining direct exposure to global onboarding processes. This role offers the opportunity to enhance the client experience, contribute to strategic initiatives, and develop your expertise within a leading global financial services group operating in 30 markets with over five decades of consistent profitability.

Key Responsibilities
- Manage KYC requests efficiently, ensuring timely and accurate processing.
- Collaborate with external suppliers to support onboarding and KYC activities.
- Serve as the primary contact for KYC inquiries, guiding clients and internal stakeholders through complex issues.
- Handle Requests for Information (RFIs) and oversee workload prioritisation to maintain smooth operations.
- Maintain data quality controls to ensure compliance and accuracy.
- Work closely with Financial Crime and Risk teams to align with KYC policies and regulatory requirements.
- Leverage your expertise to support continuous improvement and deliver optimal outcomes in KYC processes.

Required Qualifications
- 4 to 7 years of experience as a KYC Relationship Manager or in a similar KYC support role.
- Strong understanding of KYC processes, including documentation, policies, and risk assessments.
- Demonstrated ability to work both independently and collaboratively, showing initiative and determination to achieve results.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex issues clearly to diverse stakeholders.
- A strong learning mindset, open to new experiences and information, capable of navigating complexity and ambiguity to solve problems effectively.

Preferred Qualifications and Benefits
At Macquarie, you will be empowered to build a rewarding career supported by a comprehensive range of benefits, subject to eligibility:
- One wellbeing leave day per year to support your mental health.
- Generous parental leave provisions, including 26 weeks’ paid maternity leave or 20 weeks’ paid parental leave for primary caregivers, plus 12 days of paid transition leave upon return, and 6 weeks’ paid leave for secondary caregivers.
- Company-subsidised childcare services to assist working parents.
- Two days of paid volunteer leave annually, along with donation matching programs.
- Extensive support for physical, mental, and financial wellbeing, including comprehensive medical and life insurance, optional parental medical insurance plans, and virtual medical consultations extended to family members.
- Access to an Employee Assistance Program offering counselling and coaching services.
- Opportunities for continuous learning and development, including reimbursement for professional memberships or subscriptions.
- Flexible and hybrid working arrangements, depending on the role.
- Reimbursement for home office equipment to support remote work.

Macquarie Asset Management is a trusted global asset manager responsible for managing approximately AUD 720 billion in assets, delivering diverse investment solutions aimed at superior risk-adjusted returns. We are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where diverse experiences, skills, and perspectives are valued and respected. We provide reasonable adjustments during recruitment and employment to support individuals who require them.

If you are inspired to contribute to a better future and excited about the opportunity to work at Macquarie, we encourage you to apply.