Manager, Aml/ctf Advisory

Join one of the leading Anti-Money Laundering (AML) teams in Australia
- Promotion opportunity | structured learning and development at all career levels
- 9 day fortnight with no salary reduction

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**About this role**

Grant Thornton Risk Consulting division has experienced significant growth and with the recent change to AML regulations we are looking for motivated Sydney based Managers with AML or risk related experience who will share our passion for client service and value a positive work culture.

Be part of our Anti-Money Laundering (“AML”) team within the Sydney Risk Consulting Division that specialises in delivering high-quality advisory services to reporting entities. Our team is looking for Managers with AML skills in industry or professional services or risk and compliance experience in professional services with a desire to use their skills to learn and develop a specialisation in AML.

**Key responsibilities**

The key responsibilities of this role include:

- Managing the delivery of a range of AML services to reporting entities under the AML legislation, including risk assessments, gap analysis and independent reviews
- To develop a strong understanding of the implementation of and compliance with the AML regulations in Australia including being at the forefront of developments in AML regulations, regulatory activities and compliance approaches
- Be involved in internal initiatives within the AML and wider Risk Consulting division such as people leadership, learning & development or quality & excellence.
- Managing and mentoring team members to continually develop the team’s skills and experience.
- Providing detailed reporting and communication to key client stakeholders including senior executives.
- Contribute to thought-leadership material where the opportunities arise.
- Financial management of AML projects including budgeting, project metrics and billing responsibilities
- Working closely with internal teams, as well as clients to identify business development opportunities that will add value to our client’s business.

**Skills & experience**
- Minimum 5 years of AML or risk experience, managing the delivery of AML and risk engagements in a professional services environment or being part of an AML team within a financial services organisation.
- Experience in managing and mentoring team members to continually develop the team’s skills and experience.
- Have a collaborative and consultative approach to working with diverse stakeholders with a proven ability to build effective relationships with key stakeholders either at clients or within their organisation.
- Effective communicator (both written and verbal), with proven ability to communicate complex issues and solutions to a broad range of stakeholders.
- An ability to build successful relationships with a positive attitude to challenges and the agility to multitask effectively across competing priorities.
- Organised, efficient, and have a high attention to detail to deliver meaningful outcomes.
- Strong problem solving and analytical skills.
- Curious, keen to learn from others and have a continuous improvement mindset.
- Self-motivated and enjoys getting things done

If you’re interested in this role but don’t feel that you match every single one of our requirements, we would still love to hear from you and explore the unique skillset and attributes that you can bring to the team.

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With us, you’ll be exposed to challenging and rewarding opportunities - building your confidence and capabilities at every step. You’ll be supported, motivated, and inspired by a team of passionate and caring collaborators and leaders. You’ll be empowered to build a career path that’s tailored to you and encouraged to make a meaningful difference. And we’ll make sure the excellence you deliver and the impact you make is always seen, felt and celebrated.

We understand work is just one aspect of your life, so along with a competitive salary you’ll have access to a wide variety of benefits that focus on you and your wellbeing, including:

- Flexi