Senior Anti-Money Laundering Specialist

6 days ago

Sydney CBD, New South Wales, Australia beBeeCompliance Full time $140,000 - $180,000
Audit and Compliance Expert

Are you an accomplished professional with extensive experience in risk management and regulatory compliance?

We are seeking a seasoned Audit and Compliance Expert to join our team and play a pivotal role in shaping the anti-money laundering (AML) and counter-terrorism financing (CTF) frameworks of a leading financial institution.

This is a senior leadership position where you will drive AML/CTF strategy across both corporate and consumer lending businesses, ensuring alignment with evolving regulatory expectations and international best practices.

  • Lead the consolidation and ongoing development of AML/CTF programs across the organization.
  • Take a key role in the adoption of Australia's reformed AML/CTF Act (2006).
  • Design and implement robust AML/CTF policies, procedures, and controls.
  • Conduct AML/CTF risk assessments in collaboration with the Head of Risk.
  • Oversee firm-wide AML/CTF training and awareness programs.
  • Monitor and review transactions to identify suspicious activity and ensure timely reporting.
  • Lead investigations into AML/CTF issues and provide practical solutions.
  • Engage directly with regulators and industry bodies on AML/CTF matters.
  • Provide clear reporting and insights to senior management.
  • Act as a subject-matter expert and mentor to the wider Compliance team.
About You

To be successful in this role, you will have:

  • 5+ years' experience in AML/CTF compliance within non-bank lending or retail banking or lending.
  • Strong knowledge of Australian AML/CTF regulations, with an awareness of international frameworks.
  • Experience working with ASIC regulations, consumer credit laws, AFSL/ACL obligations, and reporting requirements.
  • Proven track record in building and maintaining AML/CTF programs.
  • Excellent analytical, investigative, and problem-solving skills.
  • Strong communicator, able to influence senior stakeholders.
  • Tertiary qualifications in finance, law, business, or a related field.
  • Professional certifications such as CAMS highly regarded.
  • Experience with GRC systems a plus.
Why This Role?

This is a unique opportunity to step into a senior leadership position within a top-tier financial institution, where you will have genuine influence over AML/CTF frameworks and regulatory engagement. You will join a collaborative, high-performing team with the scope to shape compliance culture and processes across a growing business.

This is a hybrid position.

  • Senior Manager

    14 hours ago

    Sydney, New South Wales, Australia beBeeRisk Full time $175,000 - $225,000

    Senior Manager - Anti-Money Laundering SpecialistJoin our team of experts in risk management and anti-money laundering as we seek a seasoned Senior Manager to lead the delivery of high-profile financial crime engagements with Australia's most iconic organizations.About the Role:This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced professional to play a...

  • Senior Professional Anti Money Laundering Compliance

    18 hours ago

    Sydney, New South Wales, Australia beBeeCompliance Full time $60,000 - $104,000

    Explore opportunities as a senior professional dedicated to anti-money laundering quality control.About the RoleWe are seeking an experienced and skilled individual to join our team in the capacity of Senior Manager Anti-Money Laundering Quality Control.This role involves overseeing and ensuring the implementation of robust anti-money laundering measures...

  • Manager, Anti- Money Laundering

    4 weeks ago

    Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Western Union Full time

    Manager, Anti- Money Laundering (AML) and Compliance Join to apply for the Manager, Anti- Money Laundering (AML) and Compliance role at Western Union Manager, Anti- Money Laundering (AML) and Compliance Join to apply for the Manager, Anti- Money Laundering (AML) and Compliance role at Western Union JR0126295Manager, Anti- Money Laundering (AML) and...

  • Manager, Anti- Money Laundering

    3 weeks ago

    Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Western Union Full time

    Manager, Anti- Money Laundering (AML) and Compliance page is loadedManager, Anti- Money Laundering (AML) and ComplianceApply locations AUS - Sydney time type Full time posted on Posted Today time left to apply End Date: August 22, 2025 (20 days left to apply) job requisition id JR0126295Manager, Anti- Money Laundering (AML) and Compliance – Sydney,...

  • Anti-Money Laundering Risk Advisory Specialist

    2 days ago

    Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Endeavour Group Full time

    Anti-Money Laundering Risk Advisory Specialist Join to apply for the Anti-Money Laundering Risk Advisory Specialist role at Endeavour Group. Overview We are seeking an experienced and proactive AML Risk Advisory Specialist to join our team in Sydney, NSW. This role provides second-line financial crime and gaming compliance support, conducts risk...

  • Anti-Money Laundering Risk Advisory Specialist

    2 days ago

    Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Endeavour Group Full time

    Anti-Money Laundering Risk Advisory SpecialistJoin to apply for the Anti-Money Laundering Risk Advisory Specialist role at Endeavour Group.OverviewWe are seeking an experienced and proactive AML Risk Advisory Specialist to join our team in Sydney, NSW. This role provides second-line financial crime and gaming compliance support, conducts risk assessments,...

  • Anti-Money Laundering Investigator

    4 days ago

    Sydney, New South Wales, Australia beBeeAnalytical Full time $90,000 - $110,000

    Job Description:We are seeking a skilled Anti-Money Laundering (AML) professional to play a key role in identifying and investigating potential financial crime, contributing to a safer and more transparent financial ecosystem.This is a fast-paced, high-impact position suited to someone with a sharp analytical mind and a passion for protecting financial...

  • Anti-Money Laundering and Financial Crime Specialist

    4 days ago

    Sydney, New South Wales, Australia beBeeCompliance Full time

    **About the Role:**We are seeking an experienced professional to join our Anti-Money Laundering and Counter Terrorism Financing (AML/CTF) team. As an AML/CTF Associate Analyst, you will be responsible for conducting investigations, monitoring customer transactions, and reporting suspicious activity to regulatory bodies.Job Description:The successful...

  • Audit Professional, Anti-Money Laundering Specialist

    5 days ago

    Sydney, New South Wales, Australia beBeeCompliance Full time

    Job Title: Compliance Specialist, Financial CrimesThis is a key role within the APAC Audit Services Team responsible for coordination and execution of successful audit engagements. The focus is on Anti-Money Laundering (AML) and Financial Crime (FinCrime). Key responsibilities include planning, developing the audit scope, maintaining project budgets and...

  • Principal Anti-Money Laundering Consultant

    3 days ago

    Sydney, New South Wales, Australia beBeeRisk Full time $170,000 - $180,000

    Financial Crime SpecialistKPMG's Financial Crime Team assists organisations review and transform their risk and compliance frameworks to prevent, detect and deter money laundering, fraud, bribery, corruption, misconduct and other financial crimes.We apply our experience in financial crime regulations, operations, data analytics, and technology to help...