Risk & Compliance Analyst

Perigon Group; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Perigon Group is seeking a Risk & Compliance Analyst to join its national Risk & Compliance function in Melbourne, Australia. This permanent, full-time role focuses on hands-on AML/CTF program delivery and client intake processes within a collaborative professional services environment.

The role offers the opportunity to build deep expertise in AML/CTF and broader compliance while contributing to robust risk management across the firm.

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar role within a professional services organisation, financial institution or regulated environment is desirable.
• Comprehensive knowledge of the AML/CTF Act and Rules, particularly as they relate to customer due diligence
• Working knowledge of professional conduct requirements and risk management principles
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the confidence to engage effectively with partners and senior stakeholders
• A proactive, solutions-focused approach and strong attention to detail
• The ability to interpret policy and apply it to real-world scenarios

Responsibilities

• Bed down AML/CTF framework with policies and systems.
• Advise on AML/CTF obligations and respond to everyday compliance questions.
• Carry out client due diligence on engagements.
• Monitor client risk ratings, triggers, screenings and renewals.
• Run quarterly internal AML/CTF audit end to end.
• Maintain well-documented evidence of program effectiveness.
• Support information barriers and risk controls.
• Guide advisory teams through new client and matter intake.
• Resolve compliance queries related to new business.
• Contribute to broader compliance matters.

Skills

AML/CTF knowledge

Due diligence

Regulatory compliance

Stakeholder communication

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Job description

About the Role

A well-regarded professional services firm is seeking a Risk & Compliance Analyst to join its national Risk & Compliance function. This is a permanent, full-time opportunity to play a hands-on role in the firm's AML/CTF program and client intake processes.

This is a genuine opportunity to build deep expertise in AML/CTF and broader compliance within a collaborative, professional environment that invests in its people.

Responsibilities

• Help bed down the firm's AML/CTF framework, including the policies, procedures and systems that sit behind it
• Keep the business on top of its AML/CTF obligations and be the go-to for everyday compliance questions
• Carry out client due diligence on engagements involving designated services, working within a decentralised model
• Stay across client risk ratings, trigger events, screening alerts and upcoming CDD renewals
• Run the quarterly internal audit of the AML/CTF program end to end
• Keep clean, well-evidenced records that demonstrate the program is working as it should
• Help maintain information barriers and the risk controls that support them
• Guide advisory teams through complex new client and new matter intake
• Field and resolve compliance queries tied to taking on new business
• Pitch in on wider compliance matters, such as external appointments and financial interest disclosures

Skills & Experience

• Experience in a similar role within a professional services organisation, financial institution or regulated environment is desirable
• Comprehensive knowledge of the AML/CTF Act and Rules, particularly as they relate to customer due diligence
• Working knowledge of professional conduct requirements and risk management principles
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the confidence to engage effectively with partners and senior stakeholders
• A proactive, solutions-focused approach and strong attention to detail
• The ability to interpret policy and apply it to real-world scenarios