Senior AML Investigations Analyst

Bank of America; Sydney; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Bank of America in Sydney is seeking an AML Investigator to support Global Financial Crimes Investigations by drafting SAR narratives, reviewing AIRs, and ensuring regulatory compliance. You will partner with MLROs and investigative teams, assess complex findings, and translate them into clear, concise narratives that meet jurisdictional reporting requirements.

The role emphasizes governance, quality assurance, and timely escalation of risks within strict SLAs and a fast-paced, collaborative

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience.
• Experience in AML, financial crimes, investigations, compliance, or sanctions.
• Experience reviewing investigations, AIRs, case documents, or regulatory submissions.
• Strong written communication skills to translate complex findings into concise regulatory narratives.
• Ability to analyze large information sets and exercise sound judgment in risk-based environments.
• Proven ability to engage with investigators, MLROs, compliance partners, and senior stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Draft clear, accurate SAR narratives communicating suspicious activity and typologies.
• Perform quality reviews of SAR narratives ensuring regulatory and internal standards.
• Partner with MLROs to support regulatory reporting decisions and timely SAR filing.
• Challenge AIR quality and provide feedback on investigative findings.
• Ensure work completes within SLAs while maintaining high quality standards.
• Identify trends and opportunities to enhance narrative consistency and reporting.
• Support governance and continuous improvement initiatives related to SAR reporting.
• Escalate risks and emerging financial crime concerns through governance channels.
• Maintain current knowledge of AML regulations and jurisdiction-specific SAR reporting.

Skills

AML

Investigations

Regulatory reporting

Written communication

Stakeholder management

Risk-based analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Bank of America in Sydney is seeking an AML Investigator to support Global Financial Crimes Investigations by drafting SAR narratives, reviewing AIRs, and ensuring regulatory compliance. You will partner with MLROs and investigative teams, assess complex findings, and translate them into clear, concise narratives that meet jurisdictional reporting requirements.

The role emphasizes governance, quality assurance, and timely escalation of risks within strict SLAs and a fast-paced, collaborative