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About the role

We are seeking a highly motivated Senior Analyst AML, Regulatory Compliance to join our Administration team in our Sydney office to support the continued rollout and operational stabilisation of our Anti-Money Laundering (AML) Program. This full-time, 6-month maximum-term contract presents a unique opportunity to take on a hands-on and advisory role, supporting the firm’s compliance with evolving Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorism Financing (CTF) regulations.

Reporting to the Director, AML Compliance, you will provide senior support across 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 with AUSTRAC where required, while helping ensure AML requirements are applied consistently across partners, matter teams and business operations. Following the commencement of recent AML/CTF requirements for law firms, you’ll help support the firm’s ongoing compliance, operational stabilisation and continued uplift of its AML Program.

What does the role involve?

Providing advisory support on AML/CTF queries across the business, including partners, matter teams and operations

Supporting the AMLCO function, including regulatory matters, reporting support and engagement with AUSTRAC where required





Helping lead CDD operations, including guidance on complex files, escalation points and quality uplift

Acting as a bridge between operations and governance to ensure consistent application of AML requirements

Supporting client onboarding processes, including CDD, enhanced due diligence (EDD), risk assessments and ongoing monitoring

Drafting and reviewing risk assessments for clients and matters, identifying high-risk factors and documenting outcomes

Monitoring compliance activities, identifying issues and supporting timely escalation and resolution

Undertaking quality testing across a sample of CDD profiles, conducting regulatory stress testing of controls and managing AML risks, including issues and actions recorded in the risk management register

Contributing to policy, procedure and process reviews to support ongoing compliance and operational effectiveness

About you

To be successful in this role, you will ideally have:

Circa 5+ years’ AML/CTF advisory experience in a first or second line role, ideally within a law firm or regulated professional services environment

Strong working knowledge of CDD, EDD, client and matter risk assessments and ongoing monitoring

Experience providing practical AML/CTF advice to stakeholders and supporting escalation pathways for complex matters

Good knowledge of Australian AML,



CTF and sanctions laws, regulations and other compliance-related legislation

Experience supporting regulatory engagement, reporting obligations or governance processes would be highly regarded

Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with strong attention to detail and sound judgement

Confidence operating in a hands-on and advisory hybrid role, with the ability to prioritise, use initiative and make decisions

Excellent communication skills and the ability to work effectively with stakeholders at all levels

We look to recruit talented people, then provide the opportunities and support for them to achieve their best. Join us and you will be joining a team of passionate professionals dedicated to providing exceptional client service.

The extras

K&L; Gates promotes equal opportunities for all employees to progress in their careers.Initiatives include:

Social events – social club and sporting teams

A range of health and wellbeing programs – including gym and wellness subsidies

A range of learning and development opportunities such as business and professional development as well as structured mentoring programs

Pro-bono programs and community involvement via our workplace giving program

Flexible working options

Salary continuance insurance

A friendly and supportive working environment

About Us

K&L; Gates is a fully integrated global law firm with lawyers located across North America, Europe, Asia, Australia and the Middle East. In Australia, we have offices in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane and Perth, providing clients with deep local market knowledge supported by the res

📌 Senior Analyst AML Regulatory Compliance (Sydney)
🏢 K&L Gates
📍 Sydney