10d ago , from Illawarra Mercury Job Board

An established Australian financial services business operating across foreign exchange, global payments and treasury solutions is seeking a proactive Senior Compliance Analyst to join their team.
This is a hands‑on role suited to someone who enjoys delivering outcomes rather than simply providing advice. Working closely with senior leadership, you will play a key role in maintaining and strengthening the organisation's compliance framework while supporting the day‑to‑day regulatory obligations of a growing financial services business.
You'll work across AML/CTF, AUSTRAC obligations, AFSL compliance, policy management, compliance monitoring, regulatory reporting and strategic projects, helping ensure the business continues to meet its regulatory responsibilities while supporting commercial growth.

Key Responsibilities

- Support the ongoing operation and enhancement of the AML/CTF and Compliance Framework.
- Conduct customer due diligence (CDD), enhanced due diligence (EDD), sanctions and PEP screening.
- Monitor compliance with AUSTRAC, ASIC and AFSL regulatory obligations.
- Prepare and manage Suspicious Matter Reports (SMRs), Threshold Transaction Reports (TTRs) and ongoing customer monitoring activities.
- Perform compliance monitoring reviews, control testing and internal audits.
- Investigate incidents, compliance breaches and regulatory matters.
- Maintain compliance policies, procedures, registers and governance documentation.
- Provide practical compliance advice to stakeholders across Operations, Sales, Finance and Client Services.
- Support internal and external audits.




- Assist with regulatory change projects and implementation of new legislative requirements.
- Deliver compliance awareness and training across the business.

About You

We're looking for someone who enjoys getting into the detail and takes ownership of delivering quality compliance outcomes.

You'll ideally have:

- Minimum 3 years' experience working in AML/CTF, Risk or Compliance.
- Strong working knowledge of AUSTRAC obligations and Australia's AML/CTF regulatory framework.
- Experience within Financial Services, Payments, Foreign Exchange, Banking or FinTech.
- A sound understanding of AFSL compliance obligations.
- Strong analytical and investigative skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- The ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment.
- A positive attitude with a willingness to roll up your sleeves and get things done.

Highly RegardedExperience within Foreign Exchange, Cross-Border Payments or Remittance.Exposure to transaction monitoring systems.Experience preparing regulatory reports and working with audits.Relevant qualifications in Law, Commerce, Finance, Risk or Compliance.CAMS, ICA or equivalent compliance certifications.

Why Join?

- Join a growing Australian financial services business with an expanding international presence.
- Work within a collaborative and supportive team where your contribution is valued.
- CBD location within a modern and sophisticated fintech style setting.
- Exposure to a broad range of compliance, AML/CTF and regulatory initiatives.
- Opportunity to work closely with senior leadership and contribute to the ongoing development of the compliance function.
- Genuine career development within a dynamic and evolving organisation.

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