Job Description
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Morgan McKinley is
exclusively partnering with a growing Foreign Exchange Business in Sydney to source a Compliance & Risk Analyst
. This unique opportunity is not advertised on the open market or through any other agency.
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Reporting directly to the Head of Compliance
within a collaborative team, you will play a key operational role across the entire risk and compliance function. On a day-to-day basis, you will be deeply involved in customer onboarding and AML/CTF due diligence, conducting sanctions and PEP screening, carrying out transaction monitoring, and reviewing compliance policies and risk registers.
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Working in a small, agile business means your scope will also extend into supporting regulatory reporting, tracking legislative changes, and assisting with light general business operations.
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The company is committed to long-term career growth
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direct mentorship from the Head of Compliance
alongside a clear trajectory to expand your title, remuneration, and responsibilities as the business continues to scale.
Responsibilities n
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Conduct customer due diligence (CDD/EDD), sanctions screening, and transaction monitoring investigations in line with AUSTRAC standards.
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Assist with compliance assurance monitoring, breach management,



policy reviews, and the delivery of internal training materials.
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Coordinate risk register reviews and help identify, assess, and report on operational and financial crime risks.
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Support the Head of Compliance with regulatory filings, Board reporting, and tracking regulatory change across the payments landscape.
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Assist with light operational administrative duties, including maintaining registers, managing desk set-ups, and handling corporate social media.
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Requirements n
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1-2 years of experience within financial services, compliance, risk, or financial crime (motivated graduates with relevant degrees will also be considered).
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Working knowledge of, or a robust desire to learn, relevant regulatory frameworks (such as AUSTRAC, ASIC, and AFCA).
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Strong analytical and investigative skills with exceptional attention to detail and sound ethical judgment.
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Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the confidence to liaise across internal teams and *escalate* potential risks.
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Proven ability to manage multiple priorities, adapt to change, and meet deadlines within a dynamic, regulated environment.
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📌 Risk And Compliance Analyst (New South Wales)
🏢 Morgan Mckinley
📍 New South Wales