AML Compliance Officer | Relocate to Sydney

Hall & Prior Aged Care Group; Sydney; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation support

Job summary

Apply Now in Sydney is seeking an AML Compliance Officer to implement and manage the firm's AML framework, including client onboarding, CDD/EDD, and screening. relocation to Sydney is required and a relocation contribution may be available.

You'll work closely with partners and staff, utilizing First AML, Practice Evolve, and Microsoft 365 to maintain audit-ready records, reviews, and reporting. Full-time role in Sydney CBD with flexible start date.

Qualifications

• Experience in compliance, risk, or regulated environments.
• Understanding of client onboarding, identity verification and screening.
• Strong documentation and audit recordkeeping skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage AML cases in First AML from setup to completion.
• Review client information and beneficial ownership, coordinate CDD/EDD.
• Evaluate PEP, sanctions and adverse screening results and escalate where needed.
• Track ongoing CDD reviews with clear audit records.
• Support AML reporting, QA, testing and process improvements.
• Be the go-to person for First AML queries and staff training.

Skills

AML compliance

Risk management

Attention to detail

Communication

Tools

First AML

Practice Evolve

Microsoft 365

Job description

AML Compliance Officer | Relocate to Sydney

Job No:RS318811

Location:Sydney

Earn a Competitive Salary + Super | Negotiable Based On Experience

Join a Highly Regarded, Collegiate and Growing Sydney Law Firm

Bring Your New Zealand AML Experience to Australia

About the Company

Our client is a highly regarded, collegiate law firm with a growing practice across commercial litigation, insolvency, commercial, wills and estates, property and family law. Based in the Sydney CBD, the firm is seeking an AML professional ready to make the move across the Tasman.

About the Opportunity

This is a full time role based in the Sydney CBD, and relocation to Sydney is required.

The primary purpose of this position is to support the day-to-day delivery of the firm's anti-money laundering (AML) framework, coordinating due diligence, monitoring, escalations, recordkeeping and quality assurance.

Working closely with the AML Compliance Officer, partners, management, solicitors and secretaries, some of your responsibilities will include:

• Managing AML cases in First AML from setup to completion
• Reviewing client information and beneficial ownership, coordinating CDD or EDD
• Reviewing PEP, sanctions and adverse screening results, escalating concerns
• Tracking ongoing CDD reviews and escalations with clear audit records
• Supporting AML reporting, quality assurance, testing and process improvement
• Being the go-to person for First AML queries, guiding staff and supporting training

About You

The successful candidate will have:

• Experience in compliance, risk, legal operations, conveyancing, paralegal or regulated environments
• Understanding of client onboarding, identity verification, beneficial ownership and screening
• Strong systems skills (First AML, Practice Evolve or Microsoft 365 an advantage)
• Sharp attention to detail with strong organisation and recordkeeping skills
• Clear communication and sound judgement on when to escape
• Full Australian working rights (e.g. NZ citizenship) and a willingness to relocate to Sydney

What's in it for You?

• Make a Visible Impact in a Newly Focused Role | Own a Core Compliance Workflow
• Join a Highly Regarded, Collegiate Firm
• Build Relationships Across the Whole Firm
• Career Growth with Broader Governance and Compliance Opportunities
• Full Time Role in the Sydney CBD | Flexible Start Date to Support Your Move
• A Relocation Contribution May Be Available for the Right Candidate