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  • Earn a Competitive Salary + Super | Package Negotiable Based on Experience

  • Join a Well Respected, Collegiate and Expanding Sydney Law Firm

  • Take Your New Zealand AML Expertise Across the Tasman

About the Company

Our client is a well respected, collegiate law firm with an expanding practice spanning commercial litigation, insolvency, commercial, wills and estates, property and family law. Located in the Sydney CBD, the firm is looking for an AML professional ready to make the move from New Zealand.

About the Opportunity

This full time position is based in the Sydney CBD, so relocation to Sydney is required.
The core purpose of this role is to support the daily delivery of the firm’s anti-money laundering (AML) framework, coordinating due diligence, monitoring, escalations, recordkeeping and quality assurance.
Collaborating closely with the AML Compliance Officer, partners, management, solicitors and secretaries, some of your responsibilities will include:

  • Managing AML matters in First AML from setup through to completion
  • Reviewing client information and beneficial ownership, and coordinating CDD or EDD
  • Assessing PEP, sanctions and adverse screening results, escalating any concerns
  • Monitoring ongoing CDD reviews and escalations with clear audit trails
  • Contributing to AML reporting, quality assurance, testing and process improvement
  • Acting as the go-to contact for First AML queries, guiding staff and assisting with training

About You

The successful candidate will have:

  • A background in compliance, risk, legal operations, conveyancing, paralegal or other regulated environments
  • Knowledge of client onboarding, identity verification, beneficial ownership and screening
  • Strong systems capability (First AML, Practice Evolve or Microsoft 365 desirable)
  • A keen eye for detail with excellent organisation and recordkeeping skills
  • Clear communication skills and sound judgement around when to escalate
  • Full Australian working rights (e.g. NZ citizenship) and a willingness to relocate to Sydney

What’s in it for You?

  • Make a Visible Impact in a Newly Focused Role | Take Ownership of a Core Compliance Workflow
  • Be Part of a Well Respected, Collegiate Firm
  • Build Strong Relationships Across the Entire Firm
  • Grow Your Career with Broader Governance and Compliance Opportunities
  • Full Time Role in the Sydney CBD | Flexible Start Date to Help With Your Relocation
  • A Relocation Contribution May Be Offered for the Right Candidate

Apply today, including your salary expectations, and don’t miss out on starting this opportunity as soon as possible!