AML Analyst

Manpower Australia; Sydney; On-site; AUD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

ManpowerGroup in Sydney CBD is seeking an experienced AML Analyst to help identify and investigate potential financial crime activities, ensuring regulatory compliance and protecting the integrity of the financial system.

This role focuses on AML transaction monitoring and investigations in a fast-paced environment, with a hybrid work arrangement and flexibility to balance on-site and remote work as required.

Qualifications

• Experience in AML, financial crime or transaction monitoring (3-5 years).
• Experience in banking/financial services essential.
• Strong knowledge of AUSTRAC requirements and SMR preparation/submission.
• Excellent analytical and investigative skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Excel and the MS Office suite.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Review and investigate transaction monitoring alerts
• Identify and assess potentially suspicious activities
• Prepare and submit Suspicious Matter Reports (SMRs) and related investigation reports
• Conduct reviews of Politically Exposed Persons (PEPs), sanctioned individuals/entities, and other high-risk customers or transactions
• Work closely with internal teams to meet AML and regulatory compliance requirements
• Manage a high volume of cases while maintaining accuracy and quality
• Support ongoing improvements to AML processes and controls

Skills

AML/Transaction Monitoring

AUSTRAC knowledge

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Excel / MS Office proficiency

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

AML Analyst - Sydney CBD - Hybrid

We are looking for an experienced AML Analyst to join a leading financial services organisation. In this role, you will help identify and investigate potential financial crime activities, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and protecting the integrity of the financial system.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with strong AML transaction monitoring experience who enjoys investigative work and working in a fast-paced environment.

About the Role

Key Responsibilities

• Review and investigate transaction monitoring alerts
• Identify and assess potentially suspicious activities
• Prepare and submit Suspicious Matter Reports (SMRs) and related investigation reports
• Conduct reviews of Politically Exposed Persons (PEPs), sanctioned individuals/entities, and other high-risk customers or transactions
• Work closely with internal teams to meet AML and regulatory compliance requirements
• Manage a high volume of cases while maintaining accuracy and quality
• Support ongoing improvements to AML processes and controls

Skills & Experience

• 3-5 years of experience in AML, financial crime, or transaction monitoring
• Previous experience within the banking or financial services sector is essential
• Strong knowledge of AUSTRAC requirements and SMR preparation/submission
• Excellent analytical and investigative skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and the Microsoft Office Suite
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

ManpowerGroup is committed to being a Diversity Confident Recruiter and encourages applications from people from a diverse range of backgrounds, including people with a disability. Please indicate your preferred method of communication in your resume and please let us know if you require any reasonable adjustments should you be contacted for an interview.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.

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