Senior AML / Compliance Officer – Sydney | Institutional Financial Markets

We’re working with a leading institutional financial services firm in Sydney that is seeking aSenior AML/Compliance Officer to join their growing team. This is afull-time permanent role with a broad operational and compliance remit, offering direct exposure to senior leadership and high-value institutional clients.

This position is central to the firm’s operations, coveringclient onboarding, AML/KYC compliance, deal processing and settlements , as well asenhancing and automating operational systems . It is a hands-on, collaborative role where you’ll work closely with senior stakeholders across the business, gaining visibility and impact.

Position Summary

You will act as the firm’s AML/Compliance Officer, ensuring adherence to all AML/CTF obligations, while driving improvements across onboarding and operational workflows. The role will also involve settlement support, reconciliation, and project-based initiatives such as process automation and risk management enhancements.

Key Responsibilities:
Oversee AML/CTF compliance requirements and client onboarding.
Manage KYC workflows, Salesforce data entry, and liaise with banks and counterparties.




Support Austraclear settlements, reconciliations, and custodian relationships.
Maintain compliance and operations documentation (KYC, AML, trade support).
Lead projects to improve processes, automate forms, and introduce AI efficiencies.
Collaborate with internal teams, including the dealing desk, to streamline client onboarding and settlement.
Contribute to the firm’sISO 27001 certification through proactive compliance and risk management.

Ideal Candidate:
5+ years’ experience inoperations, compliance, or onboarding within financial markets.
Solid knowledge of AML/CTF frameworks and financial institution onboarding.
Familiarity withAustraclear , custodians, and bond settlements.
Experience withALERT, CTM, Salesforce and advanced Excel.
Tertiary qualifications in Finance, Business, Law or related field (desirable).
Personable, solutions-driven, and comfortable in a lean, collaborative environment.

This is a fantastic prospect for an operations or compliance skilled to take ownership of a critical role within arespected institutional firm at the heart of Australian financial markets .
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📌 Senior Aml/compliance Officer City Of Sydney
🏢 Anton Murray Consulting
📍 City of Sydney