Senior AML Analyst

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

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is seeking a Mid-Senior AML Analyst to define compliance strategies in Docklands, Australia. The ideal candidate has expertise in AML regulations and experience in financial services. You'll engage with senior stakeholders and influence the uplift of AML frameworks within the industry. This contract role offers a chance to shape compliance responses to evolving regulations.

Qualifications

• Proven expertise in AML regulations and compliance frameworks, ideally within financial services or superannuation.
• Strong analytical and documentation skills with the ability to work independently.
• Familiarity with biometric KYC and legislative changes.

Responsibilities

• Analyse and document current AML practices for client compliance.
• Collaborate with teams to develop consolidated reports.
• Engage with clients to communicate AML approaches.
• Define a future-state KYC Customer Identification Program.
• Translate AML regulations into actionable business requirements.
• Support the development of transaction monitoring initiatives.

Skills

Expertise in AML regulations

Strong analytical skills

Documentation skills

Ability to influence stakeholders

Job description

Specialist recruitment covering Data Analytics & Cyber Security

We’re seeking an experienced AML Analyst with strong subject matter expertise in anti-money laundering regulations and a deep understanding of the Tranche 2 reforms impacting the financial services sector. Superannuation industry experience will be highly regarded.

In this role, you’ll play a pivotal part in defining compliance strategies and developing a clear position paper for clients, outlining the current and future state of AML compliance requirements. You’ll work closely with senior stakeholders across Financial Crime, Compliance, and Identity Transformation, contributing directly to the uplift of AML and KYC frameworks — including the transition toward biometric-based identification.

Key Responsibilities:

• Analyse and document current AML practices and define minimum requirements for client compliance.
• Collaborate with Financial Crimes and Data teams to develop consolidated OCDD/ECDD reports.
• Engage with clients to communicate AML approaches and compliance outcomes.
• Define and document a future-state KYC Customer Identification Program aligned with biometric solutions.
• Translate AML regulations, AUSTRAC guidelines, and global policies into actionable business requirements.
• Support the development of thematic and future pipeline work, including transaction monitoring and SMR initiatives.

About You:

• Proven expertise in AML regulations and compliance frameworks, ideally within financial services or superannuation.
• Strong analytical and documentation skills with the ability to work independently and influence senior stakeholders.
• Familiarity with biometric KYC, financial crime lifecycle management, and Tranche 2 legislative changes.

This is an excellent opportunity for a compliance professional who wants to help shape how the financial services industry responds to evolving AML obligations.

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Contract

Job function

Information Technology

Location

Docklands, Victoria, Australia