Job Description
Our client is an established and rapidly growing alternative investment manager operating across private credit and real estate, with a sophisticated investor base spanning family offices, advisory groups, and institutional partners.
High-performance, commercially minded, and expanding globally - their compliance function is expected to match that ambition.
As Senior Manager, Financial Crime, you will be the firm's most senior financial crime skilled.
With an experienced AML Manager and two analysts reporting into you, you'll set the strategic direction, own the regulatory agenda, and act as the escalation point for complex matters, while remaining close enough to the work to make real decisions.
What you'll drive
Ownership and continuous evolution of the firm's AML/CTF, sanctions, and fraud prevention framework, in line with AUSTRAC obligations and industry best practice
Senior escalation support for complex investor profiles, enhanced due diligence, and regulatory queries
Proactive stakeholder engagement with sales, distribution, and investment teams on emerging regulatory requirements, including source of wealth/funds obligations
AML/CTF risk assessment sign-off, mitigation strategy, and framework governance
KYC/AML onboarding oversight across sophisticated investor structures: corporates, trusts, family offices
Development of internal tools, risk rating methodologies, and operational improvements
Close monitoring of the regulatory landscape, translating change into clear,



practical action
Who you are:
You're a senior financial crime professional, with likely 7+ years across AML/CTF, KYC, or Financial Crime compliance within the financial services industry.
You understand sophisticated investor structures, you're across AUSTRAC's expectations in depth, and you're comfortable being the person others turn to when something difficult lands.
You may come from a bank, a regulator, or a boutique - but you're drawn to environments where you can move quickly, influence directly, and build something that reflects your expertise.
Experience in non-bank lending, private credit, or funds management is a distinct advantage.
You hold tertiary qualifications in Law, Finance, Business, or Risk Management.
ACAMS, ICA, or equivalent certification is highly regarded.
Competitive remuneration with structured annual salary reviews
Collaborative and inclusive team culture with strong social connection across the business
Company-wide celebrations and events throughout the year (
Ongoing employee recognition initiatives, including annual performance awards
Flexible leave options, including the ability to purchase additional annual leave
Flat organisational structure with direct access to senior leadership
Clear career development pathways with regular performance reviews and feedback
This role is based full time in office, located in Sydney's Northern Beaches.
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📌 Senior Manager, Financial Crime (New South Wales)
🏢 Keegan Adams Recruitment
📍 New South Wales