Analyst, KYC Analyst Japanese Speaker

Overview

In this role you will onboard new client relationships for MUFG Bank and MUFG Securities, handling KYC, AML screening, and regulatory classifications. You will manage resources and stakeholder expectations to improve onboarding service and efficiency. You will operate in a cross-entity, dual-hat setup, ensuring compliance and risk management across jurisdictions. This is a chance to shape anti-money laundering practices and contribute to a disciplined, active risk-managed culture.

Pay / Benefits

• flexible working options
• inclusive culture

Responsibilities

• Perform Know Your Customer due diligence for MUFG’s banking and securities businesses under a dual-hat mandate.
• Complete reviews within the prescribed AML/regulatory cycle to ensure compliance.
• Update and adjust customer profiles (Event Driven Reviews, escalations) as changes occur.
• Conduct Bribery and Corruption checks for prospective transactions to identify risks.
• Maintain accurate records of customer categorisation and suitability in line with MiFiD, EMIR, Dodd-Frank and related regulations.
• Pursue Lean-Onboarding to improve onboarding efficiency and strengthen controls.
• Build knowledge of AML policy rationale and stay updated on sector best practices.
• Identify and escalate risks/issues to line management during periodic or event-driven reviews.
• Support colleagues and participate in ad hoc projects as needed.

Key requirements

• Japanese speaking skills (written and spoken) – essential
• Awareness of UK & European AML regulations – beneficial
• Attention to detail – essential
• Technical knowledge of Financial Institutions – essential
• Experience in AML, fraud or financial crime – beneficial
• Degree level or relevant industry experience – beneficial

• Excellent communication skills
• Results driven with accountability
• Proactive and motivated
• AML / Financial Crime domain knowledge
• KYC and customer due diligence processes
• Bribery and corruption screening

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