Customer Due Diligence Specialist

Kennedy Reid ·www.kennedyreid.com.au

Location Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
Type Full time
Level Mid
Source Shazamme
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The Company

Our client is a highly regarded global financial services organisation with a strong focus on risk, compliance and operational excellence. They offer a professional, collaborative environment where experienced specialists can contribute to meaningful financial crime initiatives.

The Role
  • Review complex KYC, CDD and remediation activities completed by analysts
  • Assess alerts and escalations, providing clear risk-based recommendations
  • Coach and guide analysts through constructive feedback and technical support
  • Maintain and update CDD procedures, checklists, controls and process documentation
  • Support the rollout of new AML, KYC and operational initiatives across the team
  • Partner with Financial Crimes Compliance, Client Operations and other key stakeholders
  • Contribute to audits, controls testing, reporting and regulatory review activities
  • Translate regulatory and policy changes into practical BAU processes
About You
  • Bring a minimum of 2 years of experience across KYC, CDD, AML or financial crime operations
  • Demonstrate strong knowledge of Australian AML/CTF requirements and customer due diligence obligations
  • Show experience reviewing complex cases, handling escalations and providing feedback to analysts
  • Communicate confidently with stakeholders and apply sound judgement to risk-based decisions
Highly regarded (but not essential)
  • Bring experience from a major bank, financial institution or complex remediation environment
  • Demonstrate experience writing or updating policies, procedures, controls or operational guidance
Why You’ll Love This Role
  • Earn $75 to $90 per hour plus super
  • Join a 12-month assignment with an immediate start
  • Operate as a trusted CDD subject matter expert
  • Help shape procedures and prepare the team for upcoming AML regulatory changes
  • Work closely with experienced financial crime and client operations stakeholders
How to Apply

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Frequently asked questions

Who is hiring for the Customer Due Diligence Specialist role?
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Where is the Customer Due Diligence Specialist job located?
The Customer Due Diligence Specialist role with Kennedy Reid is based in Melbourne, VIC, AU.
Is the Customer Due Diligence Specialist role full-time or contract?
This is a full time position at Kennedy Reid.
What experience level is the Customer Due Diligence Specialist role?
The Customer Due Diligence Specialist position is aimed at mid-level candidates.
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