Senior AML Compliance Consultant (6-Month Contract)

BDO in Australia; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

BDO is seeking a Senior Consultant to join our AML team on a 6-month max-term contract, with placement options across major Australian cities including Melbourne. You will lead customer due diligence reviews, guide process improvements and support two major compliance initiatives within a national team.

The role sits in the Quality & Risk Management function, focusing on embedding AML/CTF obligations and privacy across approximately 30,000 recurring client engagements.

Qualifications

• Solid AML/CTF compliance experience.
• Ability to review customer due diligence with a risk-based approach.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication with stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead detailed reviews of customer due diligence files and assess compliance.
• Identify control gaps and recommend practical AML improvements.
• Develop operational guidance, templates and training resources.
• Support remediation and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Provide technical AML guidance to AML Administrators.
• Monitor quality and timeliness of AML processing activities.
• Assist with complex due diligence matters and escalations.
• Build strong relationships across the firm to promote AML compliance.

Skills

AML/CTF compliance

CDD review

Stakeholder engagement

Analytical skills

Tools

FirstAML

Job description

BDO is seeking a Senior Consultant to join our AML team on a 6-month max-term contract, with placement options across major Australian cities including Melbourne. You will lead customer due diligence reviews, guide process improvements and support two major compliance initiatives within a national team.

The role sits in the Quality & Risk Management function, focusing on embedding AML/CTF obligations and privacy across approximately 30,000 recurring client engagements.