Senior Associate, Anti-Money Laundering

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About this role

This role provides a unique opportunity to join our fast-growing Risk Consulting Team with a focus on anti-money laundering. With a diverse portfolio of financial service clients and gaming and wagering clients, no two days are the same. You will be given the guidance and tools to support our teams and industry clients while building on a range of diverse skills.

Key responsibilities

Our ideal candidate will be responsible for:

• Working closely with the wider team from Associates through to Partner to assess financial crime risk and compliance with legislation
• Identifying priority areas of money laundering and terrorism financing (ML/TF) risk and process improvement by understanding the organisation's systems, nature of their business, ML/TF risks, control frameworks and regulatory environment
• Assisting with developing test plans and producing draft reports detailing results and observations
• End to end planning and execution of engagements for various financial services, and gaming and wagering clients
• Meeting engagement deadlines and all deliverables in a timely manner

Skills & experience

The role is ideal for those who have an interest and / or prior experience in financial services or gaming and wagering and are looking to further develop your skills in this area. To be successful, we see you adding value to our client's business by having the following experience and attributes:

• Experience working in Risk Management or Internal Audit, with a specific focus on anti-money laundering, preferably at a professional services firm
• Ability to think critically, whilst applying your strong understanding of the relevant laws and regulations to complete risk and controls assessments, make practical recommendations, and provide industry insights
• The confidence to problem-solve business risk and design controls testing
• A client centric approach to your work with a curiosity to understand our clients and a genuine desire to add value
• Collaborative and consultative approach with client and team, and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of stakeholders
• Tertiary level qualification or equivalent
• Anti-money laundering certifications

The salary range for this role is $85,000 to $105,000 per annum inclusive of superannuation.

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.

Reach your remarkable

At Grant Thornton we do things differently because we understand that when you strive for better and care about what you do remarkable things are possible. We're a dynamic and authentic mix of backgrounds, perspectives and ways of thinking. We're driven by our shared purpose – we care for our people, clients and communities and support them to thrive.

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.

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Remarkable perks that put you first:

• Flexible working options to support you achieve a more balanced approach to life, including trialling an optional 9-day fortnight model with 100% pay
• Free annual gym membership to help keep you flexible, fit, and healthy
• Active employee networks and social committees to get you involved in the things you are passionate about
• Family focused support to suit your parental and/or caregiving needs, including 26 weeks parental leave and a parental leave superannuation scheme
• Mental health and wellbeing resources and coaching so you look after yourself both inside and out
• Funded CA qualification and additional study support classes to foster continuous learning 
• And many more

Need some help applying or participating in the recruitment process?

We are committed to ensuring our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible for anyone who wishes to apply, and we warmly encourage applications from individuals from diverse backgrounds including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, those in the LGBTQI+ community and individuals who identify as having a disability or are neurodivergent.  Click here for more information about how we support Diversity, Equity and Inclusion at Grant Thornton.

Should you have questions or require any adaptations or additional support for your individual circumstances so you may perform at your best during the application or recruitment process please contact Marnie, from our Talent Acquisition team, on

As we provide fair consideration and evaluation to a high volume of applications, we endeavour to provide feedback on your application at the earliest opportunity.

Need some help applying or participating in the recruitment process?

We are committed to ensuring our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible for anyone who wishes to apply, and we warmly encourage applications from individuals from diverse backgrounds including Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islanders, those in the LGBTQI+ community and individuals who identify as having disability or are neurodivergent.  Click here for recruitment support information and to learn more about Diversity, Equity and Inclusion at Grant Thornton.

Should you have questions or require any adaptations or additional support for your individual circumstances so you may perform at your best during the application or recruitment process please contact our Talent Acquisition team at

As we provide fair consideration and evaluation to a high volume of applications, we endeavour to provide feedback on your application at the earliest opportunity.

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