11 Sep
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Colin Biggers u0026 Paisley
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Brisbane
11 Sep
Colin Biggers u0026 Paisley
Brisbane
About us
At Colin Biggers &
- Paisley, we’re here to make a difference. We are a unique legal practice and we believe in what we do. This applies to the solutions we create for our clients, the contribution we make to our communities and the careers we build for our people.
We are lawyers of choice in the construction, property and insurance industries and maintain a strong presence in the areas of employment and safety, banking and finance, corporate and commercial and litigation and dispute resolution.
Our values of balance, respect, loyalty and integrity underpin everything we do. Our culture focuses on excellence without losing sight of work-life balance. We are committed to supporting the health, safety and wellbeing of our people.
We continually invest in our people, including learning and development opportunities and offer a formal mentoring program. We also offer other benefits such as health and fitness perks, rewards and recognition, complimentary massages and qualified memberships.
We don’t just recognise our role as a corporate citizen, we put words into actions.
The Colin
Biggers &
- Paisley Foundation brings together our entire community offering and is comprised of three streams - pro bono legal services, volunteering and charitable contributions. To ensure maximum impact, the core strategy of our Foundation is to promote and protect the rights of women and children and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
About the role
We are seeking a Risk &
- Compliance Analyst with experience in anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism financing (AML/CTF), ideally gained within a law firm, banking, financial services or another regulated environment.
This role would suit someone who enjoys working in a small, collaborative team and is looking for an opportunity to grow and develop in the role. The successful candidate will have strong analytical skills, excellent attention to detail and the ability to read,
interpret and apply legislation, regulations and internal policies. They will play a key role in supporting the practice’s AML/CTF obligations, maintaining compliance frameworks and assisting with broader risk management activities.
Key Accountabilities
Maintaining the quality management and internal audit functions for the Risk &
- Compliance team. This includes:
Anti-Money Laundering (AML) and Counter-terrorism Financing (CTF)
- Assist with embedding the AML/CTF program, internal policies, procedures and systems for AML/CTF compliance;
- Aid the practice in complying with AML/CTF obligations;
- Respond to queries and assist with compliance requirements;
- Support the practice with the performance of client due diligence for engagements involving designated services. This is under a decentralised operating model;
- Monitor and review client risk ratings, trigger events, screening alerts and CDD expiry;
- Liaise with the AMLCO and Corporate team to assist legal teams in reviewing complex legal structures;
- Oversee the AML/CTF quarterly internal audit process;
- Maintain accurate records to evidence compliance with our AML/CTF program.
Client intake
- Support the management and maintenance of information barriers and related risk controls;
- Provide support to legal teams for complex new client and recent matter intake requests;
- Manage and respond to compliance queries relating to new business acceptance;
- Assist with broader compliance matters, including external appointments and financial interest disclosures.
Essential Competencies
- Experience in a similar role within a law firm, financial institution or professional services organisation is desirable;
- Completion of Bachelor of Law desirable;
- Comprehensive knowledge of the AML/CTF Act and Rules as they relate to customer due diligence;
- Working knowledge of professional conduct requirements and risk management principles;
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the confidence to engage effectively with partners, lawyers and senior stakeholders;
- Proactive, solutions-focused approach;
- Strong attention to detail;
- The ability to interpret and understand policy and apply it to real-life scenarios;
- Respect and enhance CBP's culture and align with CBP's strategic goals.
Join the team Our culture focuses on excellence without losing sight of work-life balance. We work hard for our clients but we also make sure we put our people first. Whether it's taking advantage of our discounted gym memberships across Australia, joining one of our all-star sports teams or enjoying a complimentary massage, Colin Biggers &
- Paisley offers a suite of unique employee benefits.
Our people are given every opportunity for both career progression and personal growth. We continually invest in our people and support and encourage them as they grow within the practice.
Inclusion and Diversity is a priority for us. “Diversity” to us means diversity in gender, age, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation and ability, and “inclusion” for us means inclusion for all. We are committed to fostering a truly diverse workforce that is inclusive of everyone. Our aim is to be recognised as a leading provider of inclusion and diversity in the legal profession.
We welcome applications from all backgrounds regardless of gender identity, age, sexual orientation, disability or ethnicity.
We look forward to receiving your application.
📌 Risk & Compliance Analyst (Brisbane)
🏢 Colin Biggers u0026 Paisley
📍 Brisbane