Types of Jobs - Compliance / Financial Security
Job title
Compliance Analyst M/F
Contract type
Fixed-Term Contract
Term (in months)
12
01/11/2026
No
Job summary
The Compliance Analyst supports the Head of Compliance/Local Compliance Officer (LCO) in executing the Branch's compliance framework, with aprimary focus on Anti-Money Laundering (AML), Countering the Financing of Terrorism (CFT), and Know Your Client (KYC)obligations.
This role is critical in safeguarding the organisation against financial crime risk and ensuring adherence to Australian Prudential standards.
This encompasses activities across the different Compliance areas: AML/CTF/KYC, Sanctions, Privacy, Corporations Act, Prudential Standards and international laws.
You will be required to execute Transaction Monitoring, Sanctions Screening and Compliance Control Plan in accordance with relevant regulatory requirements, as well as advice provision on established policies and procedures.
Regulatory project management may also be required which will require timeline, action point driving and project governance facilitation work.
Key Responsibilities
Monitor and assess AML/CFT typologies and red flags to proactively identify and mitigate emerging financial crime risks
Provide comprehensive AML/CFT compliance opinions on higher-risk files, transactions, and business activities
Review, investigate, and process alerts generated by transaction monitoring systems (Fircosoft) in line with Group sanction requirements
Conduct searches on transactions and files via Factiva Dow Jones and Worldcheck
Conduct Enhanced Due Diligence (EDD) on high-risk clients, Politically Exposed Persons (PEPs), and complex ownership structures
Identify, assess, and escape suspicious matters in accordance with AUSTRAC reporting obligations, including Suspicious Matter Reports (SMRs) and Threshold Transaction Reports (TTRs)
Assist in maintaining and updating the Branch's AML/CTF Program in line with the Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorism Financing Act **** (Cth)
Prepare the draft compliance opinion form and conduct the consistency checking on KYC documents
Involvement in regulatory projects with reference to project management aspects such as reporting, timeline progression and meeting governance
Assist in providing policy, procedure and compliance advice to the business lines and support functions




Collaborate with regional and Head Office teams to seek advice and drive consistency across the Group and APAC region
Ensure timely completion and submission of reports and documents to the Australian regulators (where the reporting / submission is connected to CPL themes and topics)
Devise a business-oriented compliance culture via training facilitation
Ensure proper and timely tracking and closure of internal audit and regulatory observations / recommendations
Perform compliance monitoring / testing / control
Supplementary Information
Key Contacts
Local Business Lines and Support Functions teams,
Compliance's Financial Security (Regional and Global) teams,
AUSTRAC, ASIC, RBNZ, APRA (as required)
Systems Used
Fircosoft / Fircosoft Trust: Sanctions filtering & alert processing
Factiva Dow Jones: Adverse media & client searches
Legal and Regulatory Responsibilities
Comply with all applicable legal, regulatory and internal Compliance requirements
Complete any mandatory training in line with legal, regulatory and internal Compliance requirements
Maintain appropriate knowledge to ensure to be fully qualified to undertake the role
Complete all mandatory training as required to attain and maintain competence
Refrain from taking any steps which could lead to the removal of certification of fitness and properness to perform the role
Undertake all necessary steps to satisfy the annual certification process
Comply with all applicable conduct rules as prescribed by the relevant regulator
CACIB embraces diversity and encourages applications from people with disability.
We are committed to making reasonable adjustments to provide a positive, barrier-free recruitment process and supportive workplace.
Geographical area
Oceania, Australia
City
SYDNEY
Bachelor Degree / BSc Degree or equivalent
Bachelor's degree in law, Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field
Level of minimal experience
0-2 years
Experience
1-2 years' experience in a compliance, financial crime, or regulatory role
A degree of understanding of Australian Financial Services laws
AML/KYC/ Sanctions knowledge appreciated




Experience within a financial institution appreciated
Required skills
Microsoft Office package (Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint)
Valuable report writing and presentation skills
Great sense of ownership to ensure efficient and effective communication with internal stakeholders
Ability to work independently and to provide prompt recommendations
Technical skills required
Analytical mindset: ability to assess complex ownership structures and identify financial crime risk
Attention to detail: precision in reviewing KYC documentation and transaction alerts
Integrity & ethical judgement: sound decision-making in sensitive compliance matters
Communication: ability to articulate compliance requirements clearly to business stakeholders
Ownership & accountability: proactive in managing caseloads and meeting deadlines
Team collaboration: works effectively across local, regional, and global teams
Adaptability: keeps pace with evolving regulatory requirements and financial crime typologies
Entity
About Crédit Agricole Corporate and Investment Bank (Crédit Agricole CIB)
Entity
About Crédit Agricole Corporate and Investment Bank (Crédit Agricole CIB) Crédit Agricole CIB is the corporate and investment bank of the Crédit Agricole group, the 10th largest banking group in the world *.
We support major companies and financial institutions in their development and the financing of their projects.
As pioneers in responsible finance, social and environmental commitments are at the heart of our activities.
Joining our teams means working in a multicultural environment, both dynamic and stimulating, where you will contribute to developing a sustainable economy.
We support employees throughout their journey: you will develop your skills and access various mobility opportunities among the diversity of our businesses in more than 30 international locations.
Our culture is built on collaboration, innovation and openness, where everyone is valued and empowered.
By working every day in the interest of society, Crédit Agricole CIB aligns with the Group values committed to diversity and inclusion and placing people at the heart of all its transformations.
All our jobs are open to people with disabilities.
We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds and experiences.
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📌 Compliance Analyst M/F (Sydney)
🏢 Crédit Agricole
📍 Sydney