Financial Crime Specialist

4 weeks ago

Sydney CBD, New South Wales, Australia Robert Half Full time
Robert Half is currently partnering with a leading global financial services organisation to recruit a Financial Crime Specialist. This is a rare opportunity to join a dynamic and forward-thinking company that values compliance, innovation, and continuous improvement.

The Role

As the Financial Crime Specialist, you will be instrumental in protecting the organisation from financial crime risks. You'll manage key AML/CTF processes, including Customer Due Diligence, transaction monitoring, and supporting investigations. In addition, you will collaborate with business stakeholders, contribute to policy development, and act as a subject matter expert across compliance-related matters.

Key Responsibilities

- Carry out Customer Due Diligence (CDD) and Enhanced Due Diligence (EDD) reviews
- Screen for sanctions, PEPs, and adverse media
- Monitor transactions and escalate unusual activity as required
- Support remediation projects and track follow-up actions
- Partner with Sales, Credit, and Compliance teams on financial crime matters
- Assist in policy and procedure development, as well as system implementation
- Conduct Quality Assurance reviews aligned with First Line of Risk (1LoR)
- Provide SME guidance on AML/CTF regulations and emerging risks

About You

- 3+ years' experience in financial crime compliance (AML/CTF focus preferred)
- Strong working knowledge of AML/CTF regulations across Australia and New Zealand
- Expertise in CDD/EDD, transaction monitoring, and reporting obligations
- Excellent organisational skills with strong attention to detail
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Banking or financial services background (preferred)
- Degree qualification (advantageous)

Benefits

- Volunteer leave (two days annually)
- Health and wellness initiatives
- Flexible hours and hybrid working options
- Professional learning and career development opportunities

This is an exciting opportunity for a compliance professional looking to progress their career in financial crime within a global financial services organisation.

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To learn more about this role, please apply today or contact Robert Half for a confidential conversation.

This is a hybrid position.

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