Senior Compliance Team Member

The Company

This Australian organisation is a recognised leader in its sector, operating across multiple divisions locally and internationally. With a proud heritage built on integrity, innovation, and excellence, the business is underpinned by a strong compliance culture, robust governance framework, and a commitment to maintaining the highest industry standards.

The company is expanding its specialist compliance team and is an excellent opportunity to join a growing compliance function and develop expertise in financial crime prevention within a dynamic and highly regulated environment.

The Role

Working closely with the Compliance Officer, you will play a key role in identifying and mitigating financial crime risks. Your responsibilities will include:

• Conduct Enhanced Customer Due Diligence (ECDD) on high-risk customers, PEPs, complex transactions, and clients from high-risk jurisdictions
• Review complex ownership structures, beneficial ownership arrangements, and validate supporting documentation
• Prepare detailed reports, escalation notes for senior management, and maintain AUSTRAC-ready documentation and audit trails
• Perform periodic re-screening, annual file reviews, and update customer risk ratings
• Conduct comprehensive Source of Funds / Source of Wealth assessments, analyse transaction patterns, and identify red flags such as structuring or suspicious activity
• Draft Suspicious Matter Reports (SMRs), support financial crime investigations, contribute to trend analysis, and assist in the continuous improvement of AML/CTF policies and procedures

• 2+ years’ experience in AML/CTF compliance, financial investigations, or risk management
• Strong analytical and investigation skills
• Excellent written communication and report writing ability
• Solid understanding of Australia’s AML/CTF regulatory framework
• High attention to detail and ability to handle confidential information
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and case management systems