AML/CTF Compliance Team Leader

claytonutz; Sydney; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and wellbeing initiatives

Parental leave up to 26 weeks

Paid superannuation

Additional leave up to 4 weeks

Job summary

Clayton Utz is seeking an experienced AML/CTF Compliance Team Leader to join our National Risk & Compliance team in Sydney. You will lead the AML/CTF Analysts, work with the Compliance Officer, and ensure regulatory obligations are met across the firm.

You'll guide risk identification, due diligence, and ongoing monitoring, while driving program improvements and stakeholder engagement. This role offers a path to shaping our AML/CTF program within a premier law firm.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years' experience in AML/CTF compliance.
• Tertiary qualifications in law, business, or finance.
• Experience with client due diligence, ongoing monitoring and AUSTRAC requirements.
• Experience leading a team and managing workloads and people matters.
• Strong analytical, critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building across all levels.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a team of AML/CTF Analysts, overseeing workflows and priorities.
• Provide guidance on identifying and escalating risks and facilitate training for compliance culture.
• Oversee client due diligence requests, including enhanced due diligence, and ongoing monitoring.
• Assist in continuous improvement of the AML/CTF program, policies, procedures and controls.
• Act as a subject matter expert and first point of contact for stakeholders on AML/CTF application and compliance.
• Conduct controls, quality assurance and monitoring of AML/CTF processes and reporting for senior management and AUSTRAC.
• Stay updated on AML/CTF legislation and regulatory requirements to keep the framework current.

Skills

Team leadership

AML/CTF knowledge

Stakeholder management

Analytical thinking

Regulatory compliance

Communication

Education

Tertiary qualifications in law, business or finance

Job description

The Opportunity

Clayton Utz is looking for an experienced AML/CTF Compliance Team Leader to join our National Risk & Compliance team, based in Sydney. In this role, you'll play a key part in the firm's Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorism Financing (AML/CTF) program, leading a team of Analysts and working closely with our AML/CTF Compliance Officer to ensure the firm meets its regulatory obligations.

This is a great opportunity for an experienced compliance professional who is ready to take the next step in their career and help shape the future of our AML/CTF program.

What You'll Do

As Team Leader, you'll oversee the day-to-day work of our AML/CTF Compliance Analysts, while also contributing to the ongoing development and continuous improvement of our compliance program, and acting as a subject matter expert for stakeholders across the firm.

Your Key Responsibilities Will Include:

• Lead and manage a team of AML/CTF Compliance Analysts, overseeing workflows, allocating tasks and setting priorities, and supporting their performance and development.
• Provide guidance to the team on identifying and escalating potential risks, and facilitate training to build a strong culture of compliance awareness.
• Manage and triage client due diligence requests, including enhanced due diligence, and oversee ongoing monitoring of client relationships and transactions.
• Assist the AML/CTF Compliance Officer with the continuous improvement of the firm's AML/CTF program, policies, procedures and controls.
• Act as a subject matter expert and first point of contact for stakeholders on the application of, and compliance with, the AML/CTF program.
• Conduct controls, quality assurance and monitoring of AML/CTF processes, and maintain accurate registers and records. This will include reporting for senior management and AUSTRAC.
• Stay across changes in AML/CTF legislation and regulatory requirements, ensuring the firm's compliance framework remains current and effective.

What We're Looking For

• Tertiary qualifications in law, business, finance, or a related field.
• At least 5 years' experience in an AML/CTF compliance role, ideally within a law firm or professional services environment.
• Practical experience with client due diligence, ongoing monitoring and quality assurance, and a solid understanding of AUSTRAC requirements and AML/CTF legislation.
• Experience leading a team, including managing workloads, timeframes, priorities and people matters.
• Strong analytical, critical thinking and problem-solving skills, with the ability to uncover insights and drive improvements.
• Confidence building relationships and influencing stakeholders at all levels.
• Excellent communication skills, and the ability to manage sensitive information with discretion.

Why Join Clayton Utz?

• World-class infrastructure and resources to keep your skills sharp and ahead of the curve, including leading AI platforms, Harvey and Claude.
• A focus on health and wellbeing, with initiatives to support your physical and mental health, including lifestyle and gym membership discounts via our partnership with AIA Vitality.
• Up to 26 weeks' paid parental leave, with flexibility over two years, plus paid superannuation.
• The option to purchase up to 4 weeks of additional leave annually.

About Us

Clayton Utz is one of Australia's oldest and largest independent commercial law firms, with a proud history and a forward-thinking approach. With offices in six cities and over 1,700 employees, we're committed to excellence, innovation, and making a difference.

If you're ready to take the next step in your career and lead a high-performing compliance team, we'd love to hear from you.