AML Analyst

Nayax; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 70,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work

Vacation days

Incentive trips

Equipment allowance

Health and wellness

Social events

Training support

Job summary

Nayax Australia is seeking an AML Analyst in Sydney to own case-level AML/CTF compliance, including sanctions screening and ongoing due diligence across ANZ operations. You will collaborate with the Director of Legal and Compliance, Regulatory Compliance and Risk teams to onboard merchants efficiently.

Responsibilities include KYC/KYB reviews, OCDD/EDD where needed, documenting outcomes in Salesforce, QA of sanctions screening, and maintaining SOPs.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years' experience in AML/CTF and sanctions compliance, ideally in payments, fintech, or financial services
• General familiarity with AML/CTF regulatory concepts (AUSTRAC and/or DIA)
• Experience with PEP and adverse media screening tools
• Comfortable with case management systems (Salesforce) and structured documentation
• High attention to detail and sound judgement in escalation decisions
• Ability to work independently while flagging risk appropriately
• Bachelor's degree in a related field (e.g. law, business, or finance) is desirable but not essential

Responsibilities

• Conduct KYC/KYB reviews and approvals and identity verification cases for escalations
• Perform ongoing customer due diligence (OCDD) reviews, including enhanced due diligence (EDD) where risk factors warrant it
• Document OCDD and KYC outcomes in Salesforce Compliance Cases
• Conduct sanctions screening quality assurance reviews and elevate discrepancies
• Support remediation of OCDD configuration action items with third-party platform providers
• Support maintaining card scheme compliance certifications as required
• Contribute to and maintain the compliance SOP library
• Provide training and technical guidance to the onboarding team on compliance procedures
• Support cross-border and cross-entity compliance matters as directed

Skills

AML/CTF experience

KYC/KYB knowledge

Salesforce familiarity

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in business/finance/law (desirable)

Tools

Salesforce

Sanctions screening tools

Job description

Nayax is a global fintech and IoT company (NASDAQ;TASE:NYAX) providing cashless payment solutions, business intelligence, and management tools to the unattended retail and self-service sector. Nayax devices can be found all over the world, with branches in 12 countries and over 80 distribution partners, our devices serve consumers in over 120 countries and accept 80+ payment methods and 50+ currencies.

Nayax Australia is looking for an AML Analyst to join our team in Sydney. In this role, you'll own the case-level side of our AML/CTF compliance program: sanctions screening, ongoing customer due diligence, and KYC/KYB escalations across our Australian and New Zealand payment facilitation operations. You'll work closely with the Director of Legal and Compliance (ANZ) and our Regulatory Compliance and Risk teams, playing a hands-on role in the day-to-day compliance work that keeps our merchants onboarded efficiently.

Your Key Responsibilities Will Include

• Conduct KYC/KYB reviews and approvals and identity verification cases for escalations
• Perform ongoing customer due diligence (OCDD) reviews, including enhanced due diligence (EDD) where risk factors warrant it, review of customer profiles, ownership structures, and source of funds, PEP and adverse media screening, alert triage, and escalation of unresolved identity checks
• Document OCDD and KYC outcomes in Salesforce Compliance Cases
• Conduct sanctions screening quality assurance reviews and elevate discrepancies
• Support remediation of OCDD configuration action items working with third-party platform providers as required
• Support maintaining card scheme compliance certifications as required
• Contribute to and maintain the compliance SOP library
• Provide training and technical guidance to the onboarding team on compliance procedures and escalation criteria
• Support cross-border and cross-entity compliance matters as directed

Requirements

What Makes You a Great Fit

• 1-3 years' experience in AML/CTF and sanctions compliance, ideally in payments, fintech, or financial services
• General familiarity with AML/CTF regulatory concepts (e.g. AUSTRAC and/or DIA frameworks)
• Experience with PEP and adverse media screening tools
• Comfortable with case management systems (e.g. Salesforce) and structured documentation
• High attention to detail and sound judgement in escalation decisions
• Ability to work independently while flagging risk appropriately
• Bachelor's degree in a related field (e.g. law, business, or finance) is desirable but not essential

Why Join Nayax

• Competitive salary package, including annual performance bonus
• Collaborative and supportive team culture
• Hybrid working arrangements, special vacation days, and incentive trips
• Ongoing professional development and study support
• Equipment allowance
• Health and wellness initiatives
• Social club events

Learn More about Nayax

Founded in 2005, Nayax provides an end-to-end platform for payments, empowers businesses to grow revenue, reduce operational costs, and deliver seamless commerce experiences. Our customer-first mindset and commitment to in-house innovation have positioned us at the forefront of the cashless payment revolution, serving the unattended and retail sectors around the world.

We support over 80 payment methods in 60+ currencies, hold a European payment institution license, and have formed strategic partnerships with global financial institutions to deliver powerful, scalable solutions.

With more than 1,200 employees across 13 global offices, Nayax operates in 120+ countries. Our global headquarters in Herzliya Hills, Israel, is our largest site, housing over 600 employees across 20+ departments.

At Nayax, we believe in creating long-term impact through loyalty tools, omnichannel solutions, and an agile ecosystem of value-added services. We're proud to support businesses in reaching new heights and we're always looking for innovative, passionate individuals to join us.