KYC Analyst - Graduate Opportunities

About the Company

WhiteLight AML is a rapidly expanding Australian AML/CTF outsourcing and advisory firm. It works with accounting practices, law firms, wealth managers, property groups and financial services businesses as they prepare for the changing AML environment ahead of Tranche 2 reforms. Because the AML Operations team is growing quickly, the company is hiring several KYC Analysts for its Sydney office.

This role is suited to graduates, current students, or people who want to build a long-term career in Financial Crime, AML/CTF and Compliance. The position offers practical training, real exposure to AML operations, and a pathway to progress into more senior AML and Financial Crime roles over time.

Role Purpose

The KYC Analyst supports onboarding, customer due diligence, and wider AML operational work across WhiteLight AML’s outsourced client base. It is an entry-level route into Financial Crime and Compliance, with experience across AML onboarding, screening, remediation, and customer verification in multiple industries and designated services.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out KYC checks for individual customers and simple to moderately complex entities.
• Run customer screening against PEP, sanctions, and adverse media sources.
• Assess identity documents and onboarding paperwork.
• Help gather and verify customer details, including beneficial ownership information.
• Track and move cases through AML systems and workflows.
• Assist with remediation and uplift initiatives for existing customer records.
• Refer higher-risk matters to AML Analysts and Senior Specialists.
• Keep records accurate and maintain case notes that are ready for audit review.
• Support customers and internal teams by chasing missing onboarding documents and information.
• Use AML platforms, including First AML and other onboarding tools.

Stakeholder and Communication Duties

• Provide a strong customer experience when dealing with both internal and external stakeholders.
• Assist frontline teams and Relationship Managers with onboarding questions and case progress updates.
• Develop productive working relationships across Operations, Compliance and Advisory functions.
• Communicate clearly and professionally with customers about onboarding requirements.

Risk and Compliance Expectations

• Ensure all work follows AML/CTF policies and relevant regulatory requirements.
• Spot unusual or potentially suspicious activity and escalate it when necessary.
• Protect confidentiality and handle sensitive client information carefully.
• Work within internal service standards, SLA targets and quality assurance processes.

Skills and Experience

• A university qualification, or current study in Law, Criminology, Commerce, Business or Financial Crime.
• Strong attention to detail and good organisational ability.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills.
• Interest in Financial Crime, AML/CTF or Compliance work.
• Comfort working in fast-moving operational environments.
• Customer service, banking, or administrative experience is helpful but not required.

What Success Looks Like

• Consistently accurate and high-quality KYC completion.
• Low error rates and careful attention to detail.
• Positive feedback from internal stakeholders and clients.
• Onboarding and remediation cases progressed in a timely manner.
• Productivity and SLA targets met on a regular basis.
• Clear development in AML/CTF knowledge and operational capability.

Why This Role Is Attractive

• Be part of one of Australia’s fastest-growing AML/CTF businesses.
• Join an Australian-owned organisation supporting clients through major AML/CTF regulatory change.
• Work for a purpose-led company that is B Corp certified and carbon neutral.
• Be part of an award-recognised business acknowledged for SaaS and Business Innovation at the Australian Business Awards.
• Access a genuine career pathway into Financial Crime and Compliance.
• Receive structured training and mentoring from experienced AML professionals.
• Gain hands-on exposure to AML operations, KYC onboarding and customer due diligence.
• Work across a wide range of industries and client profiles.
• Join a supportive, collaborative and forward-looking team.
• Have the opportunity to progress into AML Analyst and Specialist roles over time.

Eligibility

This opportunity is open to graduates, current students, and other candidates who are interested in starting or growing a career in AML, Financial Crime, or Compliance. Relevant study in Law, Criminology, Commerce, Business, or Financial Crime is preferred. Prior experience in customer service, banking, or administration can be useful, but it is not essential.

Additional Information

The employer is seeking multiple hires for its expanding Sydney team. The work is based in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, and the role is full-time and onsite.