Financial Crime

• Join our growing team With the foundation set and several key roles already in place, we are now ready for the next experienced Financial Crime Analyst to join our expanding Financial Crime team, within our Global Business Acceptance Team (GBAT) within Risk Management.
• You will be part of the change journey where we continue to improve, enhance and explore, including Gen AI optimisation.
• Flexibility to be Sydney or Brisbane based

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 responsibilities expand, 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). Several initial hires have already joined, and we are now recruiting further roles to complete and strengthen this strategic team.

Reporting to the Brisbane based Head of Financial Crime, you will be responsible for playing a key role in preventing, detecting, and mitigating financial crimes within the Firm.

You will collaborate with subject-matter experts to help the Firm comply with Anti-Money Laundering (AML), Counter-Terrorism Financing (CTF), and financial crime regulations.

Your responsibilities will include managing risks from the Firm's New Business Intake (NBI) and throughout the client lifecycle, as well as supporting compliance related to employees and procurement.

You'll conduct client and matter due diligence checks to ensure AML, CTF, and sanctions compliance, and help identify and manage regulatory, reputational, and strategic risks. Additionally, you will support efforts to enhance the Firm's global NBI systems, processes, and governance related to financial crime compliance.

About You

You will be logical by nature, and pragmatic by approach. You will align to our guiding principles of betterment, quality and clarity and be excited about the opportunity to contribute.  Working collaboratively with the Head of Financial Crime you will be valued, respected and included.

With an excellence without arrogance approach, you will need:

• Experience in financial crime compliance, anti-money laundering (AML), counter-terrorism financing (CTF), or similar regulatory environments (preferably in legal, banking, or professional services).
• Familiarity with due diligence—knowing how to research and verify client info using databases and public records.
• Understanding of risk management in client onboarding or business intake processes.
• Strong attention to detail, as you'll be working with sensitive legal and financial information.
• Analytical and investigative skills—you need to spot red flags and decide when to dig deeper.
• Communication skills—you'll work with internal stakeholders and need to explain your findings clearly.
• Ability to manage workload independently, staying on top of tasks and escalations.
• Relevant professional certification from ACAMS, ICA or other
• A bachelor's degree in law, finance or business administration

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 Thursday 21st August 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.