Compliance and Operations Officer

Impel Management; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sponsorship available for the right候

Job summary

Impel Management in Sydney seeks a hands-on Compliance & Operations professional to partner with the Chief Operations Manager. You will own the AML/CTF program end-to-end while keeping the busy firm running smoothly in a hybrid work environment.

You will embed and mature AML/CTF, manage risk frameworks, support ad hoc projects, process improvement and supplier relationships. The role blends governance with practical delivery and offers sponsorship for the right candidate.

Qualifications

• 3 to 5+ years in a compliance role with hands-on AML/CTF experience across banking, fintech or professional services.
• Advanced MS Excel skills required.
• Meticulous attention to detail with sound judgement on when to push back or escalate.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with all legal, regulatory and professional obligations, including AML/CTF requirements.
• Maintain and develop compliance and risk management frameworks.
• Provide AML/CTF guidance across the business and support the AMLCO.

Skills

AML/CTF knowledge

Advanced MS Excel

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Project ownership

Job description

This is a hybrid role across compliance and hands‑on support to the Chief Operations Manager for an established law firm. It would suit someone who likes owning a compliance framework end to end but is equally happy rolling up their sleeves to keep a busy firm running smoothly.

A big part of this role will be embedding and maturing the AML/CTF program alongside its existing obligations. On the operations side, you will be the Chief Operations Manager's right hand on ad hoc projects, firm administration and process improvement. No two weeks will look the same.

Key responsibilities: Compliance & Risk

• Ensure compliance with all legal, regulatory and professional obligations, including AML/CTF requirements
• Maintain and develop appropriate compliance and risk management frameworks
• Provide advice and support on AML/CTF queries across the business
• Support the AMLCO, including drafting and reviewing risk assessments for clients and matters
• Deliver AML/CTF training across the business
• Oversee the annual renewal of the Law Society Limitation of Liability scheme

Key responsibilities: Operations & Strategic Projects

• Undertake internal reporting and fulfil external reporting requirements
• Support firm-wide strategic projects, including process automation and the adoption of AI tools
• Drive AI-related initiatives to improve efficiency and resource utilisation
• Renew and administer insurance policies
• Manage building operations, liaising with the landlord and other suppliers
• Manage library and other knowledge-related subscriptions and renewals

Experience:

• 3 to 5+ years in a compliance role, with hands on knowledge of AML/CTF from banking, fintech or professional services
• Advanced MS Excel skills
• Meticulous attention to detail, with sound judgement on when to excel
• Confident communicating with partners and staff at every level, including pushing back tactfully
• Highly organised: able to juggle BAU compliance with shifting operational priorities
• A practical, roll-up-your-sleeves attitude and genuine interest in improving how things are done
• Ability to own projects end to end

What's on offer

• A genuinely broad role with visibility across the whole firm and direct exposure to partners
• The chance to shape a newly regulated AML/CTF function
• A collaborative, award-winning workplace in the Sydney CBD
• Sponsorship available for the right candidate