AML&Compliance Analyst Sydney Finance

Feishu; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Feishu is seeking an experienced Senior AML Analyst to join our compliance team in Sydney. You will support and enhance the AML/CTF program through advanced transaction monitoring, due diligence, and regulatory activities, drawing on fintech/crypto industry exposure.

You will review alerts, conduct KYB/EDD checks, contribute to reporting to AUSTRAC, and advise business units on ML/TF risks while collaborating with cross-functional teams to maintain strong compliance without sacrificing customer

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of AML/CTF or financial crime experience.
• Experience in fintech, stockbroking, crypto, or CFD trading preferred.
• CAMS certification (or equivalent) strongly preferred.
• Strong knowledge of Australian AML/CTF Act, Rules, AUSTRAC reporting obligations.
• Demonstrated experience with KYB requirements for non-individual accounts (corporates, trusts, and other complex structures).
• Strong analytical and investigative skills, with the ability to produce clear and actionable findings.
• High attention to detail, process-driven, and capable of managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Able to work independently while engaging effectively with stakeholders; Mandarin proficiency is highly regarded.

Responsibilities

• Review, investigate, and elevate unusual transaction alerts, customer activity, and complex cases under the Transaction Monitoring, OCDD, and ECDD frameworks.
• Assist in the preparation and submission of Suspicious Matter Reports (SMRs) to AUSTRAC.
• Perform advanced KYB/CDD/EDD checks for both individuals and non-individual accounts (KYB for companies, trusts, and SMSFs).
• Conduct PEP and sanctions screening, investigate potential matches, and elevate as required.
• Carry out investigations into potential breaches of the AML/CTF Program and elevate confirmed breaches.
• Contribute to the enhancement of AML systems, processes, policies, and procedures, ensuring they remain robust and compliant with regulatory requirements.
• Provide AML advisory support to internal business units, assisting them in identifying and managing ML/TF risks.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance obligations are met without compromising customer experience.

Skills

AML/CTF

Transaction monitoring

KYC/CDD/EDD

Regulatory reporting

Sanctions screening

Investigations

Stakeholder engagement

CAMs

Job description

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Senior AML Analyst to join our compliance team. Reporting directly to the Director, AML Compliance, you will be responsible for supporting and enhancing the AML/CTF Program through advanced transaction monitoring, due diligence, and regulatory compliance activities. This role is ideally suited for candidates with exposure to fintech, stockbroking, crypto, or CFD trading industries, who can bring practical knowledge of complex products, trading activities, and customer structures into an AML/CTF compliance environment.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Review, investigate, and elevate unusual transaction alerts, customer activity, and complex cases under the Transaction Monitoring, OCDD, and ECDD frameworks.
• Assist in the preparation and submission of Suspicious Matter Reports (SMRs) to AUSTRAC.
• Perform advanced KYC/CDD/EDD checks for both individuals and non-individual accounts (KYB for companies, trusts, and SMSFs).
• Conduct PEP and sanctions screening, investigate potential matches, and elevate as required.
• Carry out investigations into potential breaches of the AML/CTF Program and elevate confirmed breaches.
• Contribute to the enhancement of AML systems, processes, policies, and procedures, ensuring they remain robust and compliant with regulatory requirements.
• Provide AML advisory support to internal business units, assisting them in identifying and managing ML/TF risks.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance obligations are met without compromising customer experience.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of AML/CTF or financial crime experience.
• Industry experience in fintech, stockbroking, crypto, or CFD trading is preferred.
• CAMS certification (or equivalent) strongly preferred.
• Strong knowledge of the Australian AML/CTF Act, Rules, AUSTRAC reporting obligations, and regulatory expectations.
• Demonstrated experience with KYB requirements for non-individual accounts (corporates, trusts, and other complex structures).
• Strong analytical and investigative skills, with the ability to produce clear and actionable findings.
• High attention to detail, process-driven, and capable of managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Able to work independently while engaging effectively with stakeholders.
• Mandarin proficiency is highly regarded.