Analyst, KYC Analyst Japanese Speaker

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MUFG is seeking a KYC Analyst with Japanese language proficiency to join their Client Management Services team in London. This role offers you the opportunity to be part of a highly respected organisation renowned for its commitment to integrity, transparency, and shared growth. You will play a pivotal role in supporting the onboarding of new client relationships across both banking and securities divisions, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and maintaining the highest standards of due diligence. The organisation values nurturing talent, providing flexible working opportunities, and fostering an inclusive environment where your interpersonal skills and attention to detail will be celebrated. If you are looking for a position that combines meaningful responsibility with supportive leadership and ongoing training opportunities, this is your chance to make a real impact.

• Join a globally recognised financial institution with a strong reputation for ethical conduct, transparency, and commitment to sustainable growth, offering you the chance to work alongside knowledgeable professionals who value collaboration and support.
• Enjoy flexible working opportunities and access to comprehensive training programmes designed to help you develop your skills further while being part of an inclusive team that encourages sharing knowledge and mutual support.
• Take on a key role in client onboarding processes, where your Japanese language skills and meticulous approach will be instrumental in ensuring regulatory compliance and building long-term client relationships.

What you'll do:

As a KYC Analyst Japanese Speaker based in London, you will be entrusted with responsibilities that span both banking and securities divisions under a dual-hat arrangement. Your day-to-day activities will involve conducting comprehensive due diligence reviews for new client relationships as well as existing business partners. You will meticulously perform bribery and corruption checks, maintain precise records of customer categorisation, and ensure suitability assessments align with regulatory frameworks such as MiFiD, EMIR, and Dodd Frank Act. By actively participating in Lean-On-Boarding initiatives, you will contribute to process improvements that enhance efficiency while upholding rigorous compliance standards. Your vigilance in identifying risks during periodic reviews will be crucial in safeguarding the organisation’s reputation. Additionally, you will facilitate system updates for non-KYC entries and provide valuable support on ad hoc projects within the Client Management Services team. Success in this role requires a collaborative mindset, exceptional attention to detail, strong communication abilities in both English and Japanese, and a genuine commitment to supporting colleagues across departments.

• Conduct thorough 'Know Your Customer' due diligence reviews within prescribed cycles to ensure compliance with Anti-Money Laundering policies and all relevant regulatory requirements.
• Perform detailed bribery and corruption checks for prospective transactions involving existing clients, identifying potential reputational, business, or sanction risks.
• Maintain accurate records of customer categorisation and suitability assessments for all applicable clients, ensuring products and services provided are appropriate under MiFiD, EMIR, Dodd Frank Act, and other regulations.
• Actively seek opportunities to improve the onboarding process by strengthening controls and enhancing efficiency through Lean-On-Boarding initiatives.
• Build knowledge within the Anti-Money Laundering sector by understanding underlying policy requirements and contributing to continuous improvement efforts.
• Identify and escalate risks or issues during periodic or event-driven reviews to line management promptly.
• Assist the business when changes occur in existing customer profiles by conducting interim partial assessments, updating systems, and escalating as necessary.
• Facilitate the setup of non-KYC entries into relevant systems, ensuring data accuracy and robust controls for Guarantors, Non-trading roles, or duplicate entries.
• Support other team members on ad hoc projects as required, demonstrating flexibility and willingness to share expertise.
• Provide administrative assistance to the wider Client Management Services team as needed.

What you bring:

The ideal candidate for the KYC Analyst Japanese Speaker position brings proven experience from roles focused on Anti Money Laundering or financial crime prevention. Your deep understanding of UK & European AML regulations equips you to navigate complex compliance requirements confidently. You possess technical expertise regarding Financial Institutions that allows you to assess risk accurately across various jurisdictions. Your fluency in Japanese enhances your ability to communicate effectively with clients from Asia as well as internal stakeholders. Attention to detail is second nature; you consistently deliver precise documentation even when handling high volumes of work under pressure. Your structured approach helps you manage competing priorities calmly while maintaining accuracy at every stage. You thrive in collaborative environments where sharing knowledge is encouraged—your interpersonal skills enable you to build trust among colleagues and contribute positively to team dynamics. Whether supporting ad hoc projects or facilitating system updates, your commitment ensures that every task aligns with organisational values of integrity and responsibility.

• Awareness of UK & European Anti-Money Laundering regulations is essential for ensuring compliance throughout all client onboarding activities.
• Exceptional attention to detail is required for maintaining accurate records and performing thorough due diligence reviews.
• Technical knowledge of Financial Institutions is vital for understanding complex ownership structures and operational business lines.
• Experience in Anti Money Laundering, fraud or bribery roles is essential for recognising potential risks during client screening processes.
• Excellent communication skills are necessary for liaising effectively with stakeholders across multiple divisions in both English and Japanese.
• A results-oriented approach combined with accountability ensures tasks are completed efficiently within tight deadlines.
• A proactive attitude enables you to operate with urgency while prioritising work according to business needs.
• A structured approach supports logical problem-solving when managing large workloads or navigating pressurised environments.
• Degree level education or relevant industry experience is beneficial for demonstrating foundational knowledge within financial crime prevention.
• Strong interpersonal skills foster collaboration within diverse teams while supporting inclusive workplace values.

What sets this company apart:

This organisation stands out as one of the world’s most respected financial institutions thanks to its unwavering dedication to integrity, transparency, fairness, and honesty. Employees benefit from flexible working arrangements that accommodate personal commitments while promoting work-life balance. The company invests heavily in training opportunities so you can continually expand your skillset alongside knowledgeable professionals who value collaboration over competition. Its inclusive culture welcomes individuals from diverse backgrounds—your unique perspective will be appreciated here. With supportive leadership guiding your development journey, you’ll find ample room for growth within an environment that prioritises nurturing talent rather than simply recruiting it. The size and scope of its global operations mean there are always new challenges waiting; however, these are met together as a team committed to shared success rather than individual achievement. If you’re seeking an employer who genuinely cares about employee wellbeing while striving for excellence in service delivery, this is the place where your contributions matter most.

What's next:

If you are ready to take your career forward by joining a dependable team dedicated to responsible client management services—apply now!

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.