KYC Analyst

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 are currently recruiting for a KYC Analyst (2-year contract) for our Japanese Corporate Banking Division (JCBD) in Amsterdam.

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. MUFG is committed to supporting clients to achieve sustainable business growth.

Your impact at MUFG

The KYC Analyst is responsible for the execution of KYC tasks in order to support the Relationship Managers, Unit Head and Department Head in JCBD, by providing KYC-related services and products.

Function positioning

The function forms part of Japanese Corporate Banking Division (JCBD), which consists of 4 units: Business Promotion, Administration, CMS, KYC and Credit Analyst Team. The task of JCBD is to develop and maintain Japanese customer base, and to gain profits through promotion of the bank’s products and services within the risk framework of the bank. KYC staff report to the Unit Head and to the Department Head in JCBD.

The role includes the following:

• Executing KYC tasks related to JCBD customers.
• Performing data entry and uploading documents into internal systems.
• Requesting customers to provide necessary information.
• Ensuring the timely processing of KYC requirements.
• Monitoring the progress of each KYC file to ensure it does not breach its due date.
• Supporting Relationship Managers in implementing sanction monitoring and other regulatory tasks.
• Partnering with the Quality Control department to complete KYC files in a timely manner.
• Cross-checking KYC materials with high accuracy and attention to detail.
• Managing administrative tasks related to compliance requirements for corporate, trade finance, and financial institution clients, for both existing and new customers.
• Conducting quality reviews of customers’ KYC records.
• Collaborating with JCBD colleagues to maintain high KYC standards.
• Ensuring full compliance with the Bank’s policies, procedures, guidelines, and all relevant regulatory and statutory requirements.

In order to be successful in the role, you will need the following:

Skills and experience:

• Educational background at HBO level (professional economic or administrative education) and experience in a similar function or relevant area. Banking industry experience is highly preferred.
• Knowledge of intra-divisional workflows and processes, the products offered by our Front Office, and applicable internal and external legislation.
• Knowledge and understanding/experience of/with the bank's business, policies, rules and guidelines.
• Strong command of Microsoft Office, preferably with advanced Excel skills.
• Basic financial knowledge and data-processing.
• Willingness to understand MUFG strategies, regulations and manuals.
• Verbal and written communication skills in English and Japanese are essential. Preferably Japanese native speaker.

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.
• 8% holiday allowance and 13th month payment.
• Bonus under discretion of the Management Board (max. 20% of your annual salary).
• 30 vacation days per year with the option to purchase additional 15 days.
• Commuting allowance: Reisbalans Travel Card (2nd class) or personal transport reimbursement (€ 0,23 per km up to max. 75 km one way).
• Remote working allowance (max. € 60,00 monthly).
• Possibility to order a mobile phone (up to € 800,00) and office equipment (GZ portal up to € 500,00).
• Bicycle plan and company fitness per fiscal benefit.
• Employee contribution towards a pension insurance plan, based on a defined contribution scheme.
• Training and development opportunities reimbursed as per internal policies.

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.

We are open to considering flexible working requests in line with organisational requirements.