AML Operations Analyst
- Detect and prevent financial crime through analysis of transaction monitoring alerts.
- Collaborate with internal teams to enhance compliance and risk controls.
- Prepare Suspicious Matter Reports for submission to AUSTRAC.
About the Role
Step into a role where your knowledge helps protect communities and businesses from financial crime. As an AML Operations Analyst, you’ll be at the forefront of detecting, preventing, and mitigating risks like money laundering, terrorism financing, and fraud.
This is a full-time permanent position based on a 38-hour working week. The role can be located in our Townsville Head Office or Brisbane Admin Office.
About You
- Demonstrated experience reviewing and analysing alerts generated by transaction monitoring systems and investigate unusual or suspicious activity
- Strong problem-solving and critical thinking skills with the ability to analyse complex information and draw sound conclusions
- Experience assisting in preparing Suspicious Matter Reports (SMRs) for submission to AUSTRAC
- The ability to perform onboarding and ongoing due diligence reviews for individual and business customers, verifying customer identity and assessing risk profiles in line with AML/CTF obligations
- Demonstrated experience collaborating with internal teams to resolve issues and provide clear, professional communication when responding to queries or escalating matters
- Ability to work collaboratively with the team and internal stakeholders across Risk, Compliance, and Customer Service teams to support a culture of compliance and contribute to ongoing improvements in risk controls
- Tertiary qualifications in Criminology, Finance, Business, Law, or a related field (desirable)
- Experience with transaction monitoring systems or fraud detection tools is highly desirable
About Us
Queensland Country have been certified as a Great Place to Work and with over 55 years in business, we continue to shape a phenomenal culture through having our values at the core of what we do. You instantly feel the passion, comradery, and optimism from everyone and can see just how much fun we have as we work together to grow a stronger business and deliver for our Members.
Our Benefits
- Work life balance and flexible working options
- Birthday Leave
- Community Volunteer Leave
- Access to an Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Access to our Wellness Program
- Discounts on your Banking and Health Insurance products
- Cultural lunches and social clubs
- Excellent training and development opportunities
How to Apply
To apply for this role please follow the links or apply via our Careers Page. Applications close Sunday 13 September 2026. If you do have any questions or require other information, please contact Hayley on ************.
*Queensland Country Bank limited ABN ************** AFSL/Australian Credit Licence *******.*
To be eligible to apply, you must have Australian or New Zealand citizenship or permanent residency status. If you are successful for a role with Queensland Country Bank, you will be required to undergo a pre-employment criminal history check and pre-employment credit history check.
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