AML/CTF Compliance Officer

Hall & Wilcox; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid/WFH options

Professional development

Parental leave up to 26 weeks

Office breakfast

Diversity and wellbeing

Job summary

Hall & Wilcox in Sydney seeks a Senior Financial Crime Manager to own the ongoing AML/CTF and sanctions compliance program, driving strategic risk management across the firm. You will lead policies, processes and training, collaborating with senior stakeholders and the Board to ensure regulatory compliance excellence.

You will supervise the sanctions framework, client due diligence, onboarding and reporting, while maintaining alignment with evolving legislation and industry standards.

Qualifications

• Legal qualification with AML/CTF certification preferred.
• Extensive AML/CTF compliance experience in professional services or financial sector.
• Strong knowledge of Australian AML/CTF law and sanctions requirements.
• Experience managing compliance frameworks and risk assessments.
• Excellent analytical and communication skills.
• Proactive approach to compliance culture.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee the firm's AML/CTF compliance program and reporting framework.
• Manage sanctions screening, risk assessment, escalation and compliance processes.
• Provide strategic guidance on AML/CTF and sanctions, including due diligence and onboarding.
• Act as primary contact for AUSTRAC and regulators.
• Monitor regulatory developments and drive continuous improvement of controls.
• Deliver training and reporting to stakeholders across the firm.

Skills

CAMS certification

AML/CTF compliance

Sanctions compliance

Regulatory awareness

Stakeholder management

Training delivery

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Job description

• Our HW Evolve approach includes hybrid and flexible working. WFH and from modern, open plan offices. We will provide you with WFH IT equipment plus reimbursement of up to $500 for additional equipment
• Competitive remuneration and our Hallstar reward and recognition program
• Learning and career development programs for all roles and levels
• Flexible leave options, including up to 26 weeks paid parental leave
• Free daily breakfast and office social events
• Genuine commitment to diversity, inclusion and wellbeing, and pro bono and community

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About the roleand team

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced AML/CTF and sanctions compliance professional to join Hall & Wilcox in a newly created senior management role.

As the firm's Senior Financial Crime Manager, you will have overall responsibility for the ongoing operation, maintenance, monitoring and continuous improvement of the firm's AML/CTF compliance program, while also leading the firm's sanctions compliance framework and processes.

Working closely with senior stakeholders across the business, you will play a critical role in supporting the firm's regulatory compliance obligations and broader risk management framework while leading and shaping the firm's AML/CTF and sanctions compliance program at a strategic level. This is a unique opportunity to drive compliance excellence and influence key risk management initiatives across the firm.

You will be responsible for:

• leading and overseeing the firm's AML/CTF compliance program, policies, procedures and reporting framework;
• managing sanctions screening, risk assessment, escalation and compliance processes across clients, matters and other relevant parties;
• providing strategic guidance on AML/CTF and sanctions compliance, including client due diligence, onboarding and suspicious matter reporting;
• acting as the firm's primary point of contact for AUSTRAC and other relevant regulators and agencies;
• monitoring regulatory developments and driving continuous improvement of AML/CTF and sanctions controls and processes; and
• delivering training, guidance and reporting to stakeholders across the firm, including senior management, the Board and Risk Committee.

About you

You will ideally have the following skills and experience:

• a legal qualification, with AML/CTF certifications such as CAMS viewed favourably;
• significant experience in AML/CTF compliance within a law firm, professional services environment, financial institution or similar regulated industry;
• strong knowledge of Australian AML/CTF legislation, including the Tranche Two reforms, and Australian sanctions compliance requirements;
• demonstrated experience managing compliance frameworks, risk assessments, sanctions screening and escalation processes;
• excellent analytical, problem-solving and stakeholder management skills;
• exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to influence and engage senior stakeholders; and
• a proactive, detail-oriented approach with a commitment to promoting a strong culture of compliance and risk management.

About us

At Hall & Wilcox, we deliver outstanding legal services to corporate, public sector and private clients, both Australian-based and those offshore doing business in Australia. Our purpose is to enable our clients, our people and our communities to thrive.

We were recently named Law Firm of the Year at the 2026 Lawyers Weekly Australian Law Awards.

We do great work, smarter. We’re passionate about the work we do and how it creates value for today and tomorrow. We’re known forSmarter Law: smarter thinking to create smarter solutions. We embrace innovative thinking and technology. We listen. We partner. We solve.

We are also known for having a great culture that values people and that lives our purpose and values - our Hallmarks.

Hall & Wilcox is a successful independent Australian law firm; a place to belong, with the freedom to learn and grow. We thrive together. We are diverse and inclusive - everyone is welcome and respected. We encourage applications from candidates of all cultural backgrounds (including First Nations), abilities, sexual orientation and gender identities.

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