AML & Compliance Officer, Australia & Asia (Sydney based)

Alvarez & Marsal Deutschland GmbH; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work environment

Global collaboration

Job summary

Alvarez & Marsal is seeking an experienced AML & Compliance Officer to oversee Australia’s AML/CTF program while supporting broader compliance across Asia. The role involves acting as the day-to-day compliance contact for Australia, managing onboarding, risk assessments and sanctions guidance, and collaborating with Legal, Finance and global teams.

You will work with leadership to maintain a robust framework, monitor regulatory developments, and coordinate training and audits.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of AML, financial crime, regulatory compliance or risk management experience.
• Eligible to undertake AML/CTF Compliance Officer responsibilities in Australia.
• Ideally CAMS/ICA/ACAMS or equivalent qualification.

Responsibilities

• Act as the appointed AML/CTF Compliance Officer for A&M’s Australian entities.
• Coordinate customer due diligence and ongoing monitoring activities.
• Review AML onboarding submissions and client risk assessments.
• Support AML and compliance activities across Australia and Asia.
• Monitor regulatory developments and assess potential business impact.
• Coordinate training, awareness and policy implementation.

Skills

AML/CTF frameworks

Stakeholder management

Regulatory compliance

AUSTRAC knowledge

Communication skills

CAMS/ACAMS (preferred)

Education

Relevant compliance/regulatory qualification

Job description

Description

About Alvarez & Marsal

Alvarez & Marsal (A&M) is a global consulting firm with entrepreneurial, action and results-oriented professionals. We take a hands-on approach to solving our clients' problems and assisting them in reaching their potential. Our culture celebrates independent thinkers and doers who positively impact our clients and shape our industry. The collaborative environment and engaging work—guided by A&M's core values of Integrity, Quality, Objectivity, Fun, Personal Reward, and Inclusive Diversity—are why our people love working at A&M.

The Team

Reporting to the Head of Financial Risk & Compliance and Global MLRO, we’re looking for an experienced AML & Compliance Officer to join our global Financial Risk & Compliance team.

Your primary focus will be overseeing the Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorism Financing (CTF) compliance regime in Australia, while also supporting broader compliance activity across Asia.

This is a highly visible role working closely with business leaders, Legal, Finance and colleagues in the Global Financial Risk & Compliance team. You’ll provide practical, commercially minded guidance and help maintain a robust compliance framework.

How You Will Contribute

As the AML & Compliance Officer, you’ll act as the key day-to-day compliance contact for Australia, supporting client onboarding, risk assessment, sanctions advice and the effective management of A&M’s AML/CTF obligations.

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Acting as the appointed AML/CTF Compliance Officer for A&M’s Australian reporting entities
• Coordinating customer due diligence, enhanced due diligence, ongoing monitoring and suspicious matter reporting activities
• Reviewing and approving AML onboarding submissions and client risk assessments
• Supporting AML and compliance activities across Australia and Asia
• Monitoring regulatory developments and assessing potential business impacts
• Coordinating training, awareness and policy implementation activities
• Supporting internal audits, independent reviews and regulatory examinations
• Preparing compliance reports, metrics and management information for leadership and governance forums

Qualifications

To be successful and enjoy this role, you will already have proven (5+ years) experience in AML, financial crime, regulatory compliance or risk management, either from a regulated firm or professional services environment. You’re also detail oriented and are eligible to undertake AML/CTF Compliance Officer responsibilities in Australia.

On top of this you’ll ideally bring:

• Strong knowledge of AML/CTF frameworks and customer due diligence requirements
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills, with the confidence to influence
• Experience with Australian AML/CTF legislation and AUSTRAC requirements
• CAMS, ICA, ACAMS or an equivalent qualification (preferred but not essential)
• A pragmatic and commercially minded approach
• Strong attention to detailA collaborative mindset and the ability to work effectively with global teams

Your Journey at A&M

We recognise that our people are the driving force behind our success, which is why we prioritise an employee experience that fosters each person’s unique professional and personal development. This includes –

• Meaningful Impact: Take on a highly visible compliance role supporting A&M’s Australian AML/CTF obligations, with exposure to senior stakeholders across Australia and Asia.
• Global Collaboration: Work alongside experienced Financial Risk & Compliance colleagues across the UK, Amsterdam and India, while supporting a growing regional business.
• Environment: Enjoy a supportive and entrepreneurial workplace with no unnecessary bureaucracy, “red tape,” or micromanagement.
• Flexibility: A flexible work environment, with respect for work-life balance and different ways of working.
• Culture: Be part of a collaborative, commercially minded team that values initiative, quality and practical problem-solving.