Impactful Compliance & Risk Analyst (AML/CTF)

Morgan McKinley; Sydney; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Morgan McKinley is exclusively partnering with a growing Foreign Exchange Business in Sydney to source a Compliance & Risk Analyst. This unique opportunity is not advertised on the open market or through any other agency.

Reporting directly to the Head of Compliance, you will play a key operational role across the risk and compliance function, handling customer onboarding, AML/CTF due diligence, sanctions and PEP screening, and monitoring activities in a regulated payments environment.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years of experience in financial services, compliance, risk or financial crime.
• Familiarity with AUSTRAC, ASIC, AFCA or willingness to learn.
• Strong analytical, investigative skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; escalate risks when needed.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a regulated environment.

Responsibilities

• Conduct customer due diligence (CDD/EDD), sanctions screening, and transaction monitoring.
• Assist with compliance assurance monitoring, breach management, policy reviews, and training materials.
• Coordinate risk register reviews and report on operational and financial crime risks.
• Support regulatory filings, Board reporting, and tracking regulatory change.
• Assist with light operational admin duties, including registers and desk setups.

Skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Regulatory knowledge

Communication

Prioritisation

Education

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field

Job description

Morgan McKinley is exclusively partnering with a growing Foreign Exchange Business in Sydney to source a Compliance & Risk Analyst. This unique opportunity is not advertised on the open market or through any other agency.

Reporting directly to the Head of Compliance, you will play a key operational role across the risk and compliance function, handling customer onboarding, AML/CTF due diligence, sanctions and PEP screening, and monitoring activities in a regulated payments environment.