AML & Compliance Advisor

Perigon Group; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Perigon Group in Brisbane is seeking an AML & Compliance Advisor for a 12-month fixed term contract. You will investigate AML/CTF matters, support regulatory reporting, and contribute to financial crime risk management within a high-performing team.

Working closely with Compliance, Risk and Operations, you will analyse complex customer activity, prepare risk-based recommendations, and help enhance AML controls.

Qualifications

• Experience within AML, Financial Crime, Compliance or Risk in banking/financial services.
• Strong understanding of AML/CTF obligations and financial crime risk frameworks.
• Experience conducting investigations and analyzing complex customer activity.
• Exposure to transaction monitoring, suspicious matter reporting, sanctions or customer due diligence.

Responsibilities

• Conduct AML/CTF investigations relating to unusual customer activity and potential suspicious matters
• Review transaction monitoring alerts and assess customer source of funds and source of wealth information
• Support the preparation and submission of regulatory reports in accordance with compliance obligations
• Complete customer due diligence and enhanced due diligence reviews for higher-risk customers
• Liaise with stakeholders across Compliance, Risk and Operations to manage financial crime-related matters
• Respond to law enforcement and regulatory requests as required
• Support ongoing improvements to AML policies, procedures and controls
• Assist with quality assurance activities and contribute to the development of junior team members

Skills

AML/CTF investigations

Regulatory compliance

Financial crime risk management

Stakeholder engagement

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Adaptability in fast-paced environment

Job description

AML & Compliance Advisor

12-Month Fixed Term Contract

We are partnering with a well-established financial services organisation to recruit an AML & Compliance Advisor on a 12-month fixed term contract.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a high-performing Financial Crime team in a hands‑on role focused on AML/CTF investigations, regulatory compliance, and financial crime risk management. Working closely with Compliance, Risk and Operational teams, you will play a key role in protecting the organisation from financial crime while ensuring adherence to regulatory obligations.

The Opportunity

This role sits within a specialist Financial Crime function and offers broad exposure across transaction monitoring, suspicious matter investigations, customer due diligence, regulatory reporting and stakeholder engagement.

You will be responsible for investigating potentially suspicious activity, supporting regulatory reporting requirements, providing risk-based recommendations, and contributing to the ongoing enhancement of AML frameworks, controls and procedures. The environment is fast-paced and would suit someone who enjoys investigative work, critical thinking and working closely with a range of stakeholders across the business.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct AML/CTF investigations relating to unusual customer activity and potential suspicious matters
• Review transaction monitoring alerts and assess customer source of funds and source of wealth information
• Support the preparation and submission of regulatory reports in accordance with compliance obligations
• Complete customer due diligence and enhanced due diligence reviews for higher-risk customers
• Liaise with stakeholders across Compliance, Risk and Operations to manage financial crime-related matters
• Respond to law enforcement and regulatory requests as required
• Support ongoing improvements to AML policies, procedures and controls
• Assist with quality assurance activities and contribute to the development of junior team members

About You

• Experience within AML, Financial Crime, Compliance or Risk in a banking or financial services environment
• Strong understanding of AML/CTF obligations and financial crime risk frameworks
• Previous experience conducting investigations and analysing complex customer activity
• Exposure to transaction monitoring, suspicious matter reporting, sanctions or customer due diligence activities
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to make sound risk-based decisions
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to engage with stakeholders at all levels
• A proactive approach and the ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced environment