AML Specialist (AFTER HRS)
- Join a professional services environment as an AML Specialist.
- Support New Business Intake and AML/CTF compliance functions.
- Conduct complex case management and mentoring responsibilities.
Title:- AML Specialist – New Business Intake & Compliance
Length:- Permanent
Location:- Hybrid | Perth, Sydney, Melbourne or Brisbane
An exciting opportunity is available for an experienced AML Specialist to join a highly regarded professional services environment, supporting a sophisticated New Business Intake and AML/CTF function.
This is a hands-on specialist role combining complex AML/CTF case management, CDD/EDD, stakeholder advisory and mentoring responsibilities. You’ll work closely with senior stakeholders while helping ensure client onboarding and ongoing compliance obligations are managed effectively.
Important – Working Hours & Location Due to the requirements of the team, the working hours for this position are:
• Perth: 11:00am – 7:30pm
• Sydney, Melbourne & Brisbane: 1:00pm – 9:30pm
Please only apply if you are comfortable working these hours on an ongoing basis.
You must also:
• Be based in Perth, Sydney, Melbourne or Brisbane
• Be able to work in a hybrid environment, including regular days in the office
• Have full Australian working rights
• Be comfortable working the required afternoon/evening shift
The Role As an AML Specialist, you will play a key role within the New Business Intake team, supporting client and matter onboarding, AML/CTF compliance and broader risk management.
Your responsibilities will include:
• Acting as a key point of contact for AML/CTF advice, supporting senior stakeholders and business teams with onboarding and compliance requirements
• Conducting initial and ongoing Customer Due Diligence (CDD) and Enhanced Due Diligence (EDD), including identity verification and risk assessments
• Assessing risk across clients, matters, jurisdictions, beneficial ownership structures, PEPs, sanctions exposure and adverse media
• Taking ownership of complex, high-risk and sensitive AML cases from initial review through to completion
• Conducting ongoing monitoring, reviewing client risk ratings, trigger events and screening alerts
• Working directly with internal stakeholders and clients to obtain documentation and resolve complex compliance matters
• Maintaining accurate AML/CTF records and supporting regulatory and independent audit requirements
• Assisting with the development and ongoing improvement of AML/CTF policies, procedures and processes
• Mentoring and supporting AML Compliance Analysts, including reviewing work and acting as an escalation point for complex matters
• Supporting AML/CTF training, knowledge sharing and the ongoing development of the wider team
About You We are looking for someone with:
• 3–5+ years’ relevant experience within a law firm, professional services, financial services or similar regulated environment
• Strong hands-on AML/CTF experience across CDD, EDD, KYC, beneficial ownership, PEPs, sanctions and adverse media
• A solid understanding of the Australian AML/CTF regulatory environment and AUSTRAC expectations
• Experience managing complex or high-risk client cases and confidence making risk-based decisions
• Strong stakeholder management skills and the ability to provide practical AML/CTF guidance to senior stakeholders
• Experience interpreting complex corporate and beneficial ownership structures
• Excellent attention to detail and experience maintaining accurate compliance and client records
• The confidence to mentor or support more junior AML professionals
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
You’ll gain exposure to complex and high-risk matters, work closely with senior stakeholders and have the opportunity to contribute to AML/CTF processes, policies, training and the development of junior team members.
If you have strong AML/CTF experience, enjoy working through complex cases and are comfortable with the required working hours, we’d love to hear from you.
Please note: Applications can only be considered from candidates based in Perth, Sydney, Melbourne or Brisbane who have full Australian working rights and can work the required hybrid office arrangement and specified hours.
If you would like more information please contact Sarah Brown sarah.brown#*************.au
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