AML/CTF Compliance Officer (Senior Manager)

Hall & Wilcox; Australia; Hybrid; AUD 170,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

WFH equipment provided

Up to $500 equipment reimbursement

Parental leave up to 26 weeks

Free daily breakfast

Pro bono and community involvement

Job summary

Hall & Wilcox is seeking an experienced AML/CTF and sanctions compliance professional to join in a senior management role. You will lead the firm’s ongoing AML/CTF program and sanctions framework, supporting risk management while working with senior stakeholders to shape policy and practice.

You will oversee client due diligence, onboarding, suspicious matter reporting and regulatory liaison, driving continuous improvement and providing strategic guidance across the business.

Qualifications

• Proven experience leading AML/CTF programs and sanctions controls.
• Strong knowledge of Australian AML/CTF laws and Tranche Two reforms.
• Experience managing compliance frameworks, risk assessments and escalation processes.
• Excellent analytical and written communication skills; ability to influence senior stakeholders.
• Proactive approach to promoting a strong culture of compliance and risk management.
• Ability to liaise with regulators (AUSTRAC) and external agencies.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee the firm's AML/CTF compliance program, policies and reporting.
• Manage sanctions screening, risk assessments, escalation and related processes.
• Provide strategic guidance on client due diligence, onboarding and suspicious matter reporting.
• Act as primary contact for AUSTRAC and other regulators.
• Monitor regulatory developments and drive continuous improvement of controls.
• Deliver training and reporting to stakeholders including Board and Risk Committee.

Skills

AML/CTF compliance

Sanctions compliance

Stakeholder management

Regulatory knowledge

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Proactive risk culture

Education

Legal qualification

CAMS certification

Job description

• Permanent, full-time position
• 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 AML/CTF Compliance Officer, 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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To learn more about Hall & Wilcox visit our website.

We are committed to supporting candidates with disability so that every candidate is offered a fair, equitable and supportive recruitment experience. If you require any adjustments or support to complete your application, or if you have any questions, please contact Kim Chalmers, Senior Talent Acquisition Advisor, at [e-mail] for a confidential discussion.

This vacancy is being managed directly by the Hall & Wilcox Talent Acquisition team. We will contact our preferred agency partners should we require any assistance.