Senior AML Specialist

The Apex Group was established in Bermuda in 2003 and is now one of the world's largest fund administration and middle office solutions providers.

Our business is unique in its ability to reach globally, service locally and provide cross-jurisdictional services. With our clients at the heart of everything we do, our hard-working team has successfully delivered on an unprecedented growth and transformation journey, and we are now represented by over circa 13,000 employees across 112 offices worldwide.Your career with us should reflect your energy and passion.

That's why, at Apex Group, we will do more than simply 'empower' you. We will work to supercharge your unique skills and experience.

Take the lead and we'll give you the support you need to be at the top of your game. And we offer you the freedom to be a positive disrupter and turn big ideas into bold, industry-changing realities.

For our business, for clients, and for you

Senior AML Specialist
Location : Sydney
Description
This role is to ensure compliance with all AML/KYC requirements on behalf of Apex, our clients and their investors. Provide onshore oversight of AML/KYC processes executed offshore, including reporting, sample checking, and control adherence.

Job specification

• Provide oversight of day-to-day offshore AML/KYC activities
• Monitor and review offshore outputs to ensure quality and compliance with regulatory requirements
• Perform regular sample checking across onboarding and ongoing monitoring processes
• Support the development and implementation of AML/KYC control frameworks
• Identify and escalate issues or deficiencies in offshore AML execution
• Act as point of contact for AML/KYC-related escalations from internal stakeholders and offshore teams
• Subject Matter Expert on AML/KYC regulations, procedures, and best practices
• Collaborate with Compliance team on changes to AML/KYC regulations and policies
• Deliver AML/KYC training and updates to offshore teams and internal stakeholders
• Prepare AML/KYC reporting and management statistics for internal and client purposes
• Ensure AML/KYC documentation, procedures, and FAQs are up to date and maintained on intranet
• Roll out AML/KYC updates and ensure offshore adherence

Skills Required:

• Tertiary qualified in business, finance or commerce related discipline
• Extensive Operational Risk and AML/KYC experience
• Working knowledge of AML/KYC regulations
• Demonstrated ability to manage oversight and controls in an AML/KYC environment
• 2+ years' leadership experience in Compliance and or AML/KYC oversight capacity

What you will get in return:

• A genuinely unique opportunity to be part of an expanding large global business;
• Competitive remuneration commensurate with skills and experience;
• Training and development opportunities

Additional information:
We are an equal opportunity employer and ensure that no applicant is subject to less favourable treatment on the grounds of gender, gender identity, marital status, race, colour, nationality, ethnicity, age, sexual orientation, socio-economic, responsibilities for dependants, physical or mental disability. Any hiring decision are made on the basis of skills, qualifications and experiences.

We measure our success as a business, not only by delivering great products and services and continually increasing our assets under administration and market share, but also by how we positively impact people, society and the planet.

For more information on our commitment to Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) please visit

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Disclaimer: Unsolicited CVs sent to Apex (Talent Acquisition Team or Hiring Managers) by recruitment agencies will not be accepted for this position. Apex operates a direct sourcing model and where agency assistance is required, the Talent Acquisition team will engage directly with our exclusive recruitment partners.