Business Acceptance Junior Analyst

• Due to an internal move, we have an entry Analyst role that will focus on providing junior analytical assistance to our pivotal Global Business Acceptance Team
• With a systems and data focus, this is an analytical administration role with variation
• We offer mentoring, learning and development, and an ongoing career pathway
• Flexibility to be Sydney or Brisbane based

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Who are we?

A firm born in Asia, underpinned by world class capability.

With over 3700 lawyers in 26 global locations, we help our clients manage their risk and enable their growth. Our full-service offering combines un-matched top tier local capability complemented with an international platform.

We have deep roots in Australia spanning almost 200 years and acknowledge Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the traditional owners and custodians of these lands and waters.

Role Detail
Our Global Business Acceptance Team (GBAT) GBAT is growing as our AML/CTF and Financial Crime program expands, and as we embark on a Strategic Program to optimise the firm's governance, global business acceptance and engagement risk & compliance policies, processes, systems and controls (governance framework).

Flexibility to be based in the Sydney or Brisbane CBD office, with a balanced approach to WFH, this role focuses on providing junior analytical assistance to the Global Business Acceptance Team (GBAT), as well as providing administrative support to the GBAT team as required.

Reporting to a senior manager, and working closely with all members of GBAT, this role requires confidentiality, strong analytical, administrative, organisational, project management and communication skills and the ability to build rapport at all levels. It also requires the ability to organise and analyse data and information in various databases and formats.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Entering and maintaining data and information in the firm's global systems and databases
• Running reports
• Assisting with administration of and compliance with Anti-Money Laundering (AML) checks and processes (across Hong Kong, Singapore, Europe/Middle East, and soon to include Australia)
• Preparing agenda and minutes of meetings
• Content management and publication of intranet pages
• Ad hoc administration and project support to the GBAT leadership team
• AMEX reconciliation
• First point of contact for general queries
• Managing leave and travel for the team
• Scheduling meetings and events

About You
At the core, this is an entry role to the team, that offers the opportunity to stretch and will give you rare exposure to the belly of the firm through process and systems. This position could suit an early career professional with an analytical mind, with an organised and meticulous approach who enjoys adding value through team support. Joining a team with an excellence without arrogance ethos you will need:

• Excellent spoken and written communication skills
• Strong knowledge in Microsoft suite (Word, Powerpoint and Excel)
• Excellent attention to detail and organisation skills
• Ability to work independently and manage workload as part of the management team
• Capacity to multi-task and prioritise with a flexible, proactive attitude
• Ability to ensure the strictest confidentiality
• Project management and time management skills

Next Steps

Please click 'Apply Now' to apply online with your cover letter summarising why you're applying and your resume to support your experience.

Applications close COB Tuesday 14th October 2025.

If you have any questions or need any further information, please don't hesitate to reach out to Bridget on

If you are not an Australian citizen or permanent resident, you must hold all visas and other approvals necessary for you to work for the firm in Australia.

Why work with us?
We promote a collaborative culture where people feel respected, valued and supported both personally and professionally, and where diversity and inclusion also play an important role in enhancing our knowledge, driving innovative solutions for our clients and creating positive social impact.

We live by our Principles, and strive for mastery in all that we do. We take pride in the high quality work we deliver. Working with colleagues and clients who are leaders in their fields, means the ability to explore new paths to progress with continual learning and development, career and leadership opportunities.

As part of the KWM community you'll have access to a suite of wellbeing initiatives, benefits, policies and processes, to enable you to achieve your career goals.

At KWM, we'll provide you with the platform to Learn, Master, Lead.