Senior Analyst AML Regulatory Compliance
K&L; Gates | Sydney Metropolitan
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Aboutthe role
We areseeking a highly motivated Senior Analyst AML, RegulatoryCompliance to join our Administration team in our Sydney office tosupport the continued rollout and operational stabilisation of ourAnti-Money Laundering (AML) Program.
This full-time, 6-monthmaximum-term contract presents a unique opportunity to take on ahands-on and advisory role, supporting the firm's compliance withevolving Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorism Financing(CTF) regulations.
Reporting tothe Director, AML Compliance, you will provide senior supportacross AML advisory, regulatory compliance and client due diligence(CDD) operations.
The role will support the AML Compliance Officer(AMLCO) function, including regulatory matters and engagement withAUSTRAC where required, while helping ensure AML requirements areapplied consistently across partners, matter teams and businessoperations.
Following the commencement of new AML/CTF requirementsfor law firms, you'll help support the firm's ongoing compliance,operational stabilisation and continued uplift of its AMLProgram.
Whatdoes the role involve?
Providing advisorysupport on AML/CTF queries across the business, includingpartners, matter teams and operations
Supporting the AMLCOfunction, including regulatory matters, reporting support andengagement with AUSTRAC where required
Helpinglead CDD operations, including guidance on complex files,escalation points and quality uplift
Actingas a bridge between operations and governance to ensureconsistent application of AML requirements




Supporting clientonboarding processes, including CDD, enhanced due diligence(EDD), risk assessments and ongoing monitoring
Draftingand reviewing risk assessments for clients and matters,identifying high-risk factors and documentingoutcomes
Monitoring complianceactivities, identifying issues and supporting timely escalationand resolution
Undertaking qualitytesting across a sample of CDD profiles, conducting regulatorystress testing of controls and managing AML risks, includingissues and actions recorded in the risk managementregister
Contributing to policy,procedure and process reviews to support ongoing compliance andoperational effectiveness
Aboutyou
To besuccessful in this role, you will ideally have:
Circa 5+years' AML/CTF advisory experience in a first or second linerole, ideally within a law firm or regulated professionalservices environment
Strongworking knowledge of CDD, EDD, client and matter riskassessments and ongoing monitoring
Experience providingpractical AML/CTF advice to stakeholders and supportingescalation pathways for complex matters
Goodknowledge of Australian AML, CTF and sanctions laws,regulations and other compliance-relatedlegislation
Experience supportingregulatory engagement, reporting obligations or governanceprocesses would be highly regarded
Excellent analytical andproblem-solving skills, with strong attention to detail andsound judgement
Confidence operating ina hands-on and advisory hybrid role, with the ability toprioritise, use initiative and make decisions




Excellent communicationskills and the ability to work effectively with stakeholders atall levels
We look torecruit talented people, then provide the opportunities and supportfor them to achieve their best.
Join us and you will be joining ateam of passionate professionals dedicated to providing exceptionalclient service.
Theextras
K&L; Gatespromotes equal opportunities for all employees to progress in theircareers.Initiatives include:
Socialevents – social club and sporting teams
A rangeof health and wellbeing programs – including gym and wellnesssubsidies
A rangeof learning and development opportunities such as business andprofessional development as well as structured mentoringprograms
Pro-bonoprograms and community involvement via our workplace givingprogram
Flexibleworking options
Salarycontinuance insurance
Afriendly and supportive working workplace
AboutUs
K&L; Gatesis a fully integrated global law firm with lawyers located acrossNorthAmerica, Europe, Asia, Australia and the Middle East.
InAustralia, we have offices in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane andPerth, providing clients with deep local market knowledge supportedby the resources and reach of a global platform.
At K&LGates;, collaboration is at the heart of everything we do.
Ourlawyers work seamlessly across practices, offices and jurisdictionsto deliver innovative and practical solutions for clients.
Wefoster an inclusive, high-performing culture where individuals areempowered to grow their careers while contributing to meaningfulwork for leading organisations across Australia and around theworld.
K&LGates; is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to creatinga diverse, inclusive and safe workplace.
We welcome applicationsfrom people of all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and TorresStrait Islander peoples, people with disability, and those fromculturally and linguistically diverse communities.
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📌 Anti-Money Laundering Program Senior Analyst (New South Wales)
🏢 K&L Gates
📍 New South Wales