KYC Quality Checker at MUFG

Amsterdam, North Holland, Netherlands -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

20 Apr, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

20 Jan, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

KYC, AML, CDD, Financial Crimes, Risk Assessment, Data Management, Analytical Skills, Attention to Detail, Communication, Microsoft Office, Research Skills, Teamwork, Problem Solving, Client Focus, Integrity, Responsibility

Industry

Financial Services

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. Would you like to work for one of the world's largest banks in an exciting, dynamic and international environment? We are currently recruiting for an Analyst or AVP, KYC Quality Checker (1-year maternity cover) for our Commercial Support Office (CSO) in Amsterdam. About MUFG Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group, Inc. (MUFG) is one of the world’s leading financial groups. Headquartered in Tokyo and with over 360 years of history, MUFG has a global network with approximately 2,000 locations in more than 40 countries. The Group has about 120,000 employees and offers services including commercial banking, trust banking, securities, credit cards, consumer finance, asset management, and leasing. The Group aims to “be the world’s most trusted financial group” through close collaboration among our operating companies and flexibly respond to all of the financial needs of our customers, serving society, and fostering shared and sustainable growth for a better world. MUFG’s shares trade on the Tokyo, Nagoya, and New York stock exchanges. For more information, visit https://www.mufg.jp/english. About MUFG in the European Economic Area Following the decision taken by the UK in 2016 to leave the European Union, MUFG has taken all of the necessary steps to ensure the continuation of all services to clients, regardless of their location. Clients located in the European Economic Area (EEA) access services through MUFG Bank (Europe) N.V. as well as MUFG Securities (Europe) N.V. About MUFG Bank (Europe) N.V. MUFG Bank (Europe) N.V. (MBE) is a fully-owned subsidiary of MUFG Bank, headquartered in Amsterdam. With offices throughout Europe, our teams provide clients with comprehensive financing solutions spanning Coverage & Structured Finance, Capital Markets and Transaction Banking, using MUFG’s global reach to provide bespoke solutions. With 73 green, sustainability, sustainability-linked and transition bond tranches in 2021 and 51 sustainability-linked loans in EMEA in 2021, MUFG is committed to supporting clients to achieve sustainable business growth. Please visit our website for more information – https://www.mufgemea.com/mbe Your impact at MUFG As a KYC Quality Checker, you will be working closely with the Relationship Managers and front office KYC analysts on assessing and managing the integrity risks of new and existing clients. It includes verifying and analysing clients’ CDD data, performing quality checks on background screening and risk assessments of KYC files. Members of CSO KYC team will also work closely with the other parts of the CSO (i.e., Data Integrity, Quality Assurance and AML Sanctions teams) and other departments (Financial Crime Compliance, Audit, Data Management Office, etc.) to ensure all customer information is compliant with regulatory standards, to guarantee high quality and timely completion of all customer due diligence requirements at the onset and renewal of customer relationships. Function positioning The position is a member of CSO KYC Team. The CSO, located in the First Line of Defense, provides expertise and support to all front offices in MBE with regard to managing client financial crime integrity risk, AML, Sanctions, transaction and ETP monitoring, as well as client data management and integrity. CSO closely cooperates with all MBE client facing units and Relationship Managers and thus is present in the two booking locations of MBE, Amsterdam and Düsseldorf. The role includes the following: Communicate effectively and efficiently with relevant internal parties to complete the KYC review with all required documents; Undertake quality check (QC) of KYC files prepared by the KYC makers; including the risk assessment of money-laundering, terrorist financing, sanctions, financial crimes, tax evasion, of new and existing clients; Deliver report/analysis in a timely manner and with good quality, and contribute to the completion of the team’s workload; Act as a SME on required procedural documents and process to onboard/review customers and provide advice to the front office/other relevant colleagues in regards to AML/KYC requirements and managing client integrity risks; Participate in AML and KYC discussions, where required, with RMs, Financial Crime Compliance, audit and testing teams, etc.; Take initiative where necessary to assist the team (liaise with other departments, ensure quality of KYC files, response to Quality Assurance/Audit, responsibilities in internal projects, etc.) Handle administrative tasks related to CSO KYC responsibilities. In order to be successful in the role, you will need the following: Work experience: Minimum 1 year experience in AML / CDD / KYC in financial service areas, preferably within a financial institution. Experience with performing quality check for KYC reviews is an advantage Functional/Technical skills: Good understanding of AML-CTF framework, financial crimes and business banking Good understanding of Wwft, AML Directives Experience with AML monitoring and screening is an advantage Compliance qualification is an advantage Competent skill with Microsoft Office applications Fluent in English. Dutch, German or other language is an advantage Strong research and analytical skills Accuracy, attention to details Understand complex procedures and processes, implement them in daily work with different and changing scenarios, and be open-minded about optimizing and improving such procedure/process Communicate clearly and proactively Personal requirements: Integrity and Responsibility Balance Risk with Opportunity Customer Focus Demonstrate Global Perspective Professionalism and Teamwork Drive For Results Collaborate and Build Partnerships Communicate Effectively and Professionally Challenge Ourselves To Grow Influence and Inspire Others Lead Change & Seek Continuous Improvement Think Strategically Manage and Develop Talent What do we have to offer: We offer you a role in one of the largest banks of the world in a growing and international environment. You have various opportunities to develop yourself and we will support you with that by offering various training and development possibilities. We take into account your home situation and your ambitions and help you to balance work and private life. Monthly team events. To work in an ambitious, international environment with colleagues from different countries and cultures, who strive for the best. Besides that we will offer you: Gross salary based on experience and consistent with the market. 8% holiday allowance and 13th month payment. 30 vacation days per year. Optional you can buy 15 additional days. Commuting allowance based on annual public transport 2nd class, most economical way, or € 0,23 per km with a max of 75km one way. €5,00 net remote working compensation per day, with a maximum of € 60,00 per month. Possibility to order a mobile phone (up to € 800,-) Possibility to order Office Equipment for the home office, (up to € 500,-) Remote Working Policy i.e. Working From Home (WFH) and Remote Working in another Country. Bicycle plan (fiscal benefit) Company fitness (fiscal benefit) Mental health workshops and budget for external courses (i.e., Dutch language classes). Employee contribution towards Pension insurance (max 5%, currently 2%), our pension scheme is based on a defined contribution scheme. Training & development possibilities paid by the bank. Additional information: The application window will be closed per February 3rd, 2026. Acquisition in response to this vacancy is not appreciated. The role is based in the Netherlands. All candidates need to be willing to relocate to the Netherlands. Internal employees will be supported in case of relocation. For more information regarding this position you can contact our Talent Acquisition Specialist at: anna.maninetti@nl.mufg.jp We are open to considering flexible working requests in line with organisational requirements. MUFG is committed to embracing diversity and building an inclusive culture where all employees are valued, respected and their opinions count. We support the principles of equality, diversity and inclusion in recruitment and employment, and oppose all forms of discrimination on the grounds of age, sex, gender, sexual orientation, disability, pregnancy and maternity, race, gender reassignment, religion or belief and marriage or civil partnership. We make our recruitment decisions in a non-discriminatory manner in accordance with our commitment to identifying the right skills for the right role and our obligations under the law. At MUFG, our colleagues are our greatest assets. Our Culture Principles provide a roadmap for how each of our colleagues must think and act to become more client-obsessed, inclusive and innovative. They reflect who we are, who we want to be and what we expect from one another. We are excited to see you take the next step in exploring a career with us and encourage you to spend more time reviewing them! Our Culture Principles Client Centric People Focused Listen Up. Speak Up. Innovate & Simplify Own & Execute

Responsibilities

As a KYC Quality Checker, you will assess and manage the integrity risks of new and existing clients by verifying and analyzing clients’ CDD data. You will perform quality checks on KYC files and ensure compliance with regulatory standards.