As a Financial Crime Analyst at Equity Trustees, you'll play a hands-on role in protecting our clients, our business and the broader community by detecting, investigating and helping prevent financial crime across our operations.
This is a role where sharp analytical thinking meets real-world impact, and where your work directly contributes to the integrity of one of Australia's most trusted financial services organisations.Sitting within our Enterprise Risk team and reporting to the Senior Manager Financial Crime, you will maintain key AML financial crime processes across our CTS, STS and TWS business units — executing financial crime processes, monitoring client activities, and supporting investigations to detect and prevent financial crime.What you'll do:Conduct daily transaction monitoring and alert reviews, investigating and escalating unusual activity in line with internal procedures and regulatory requirementsPerform customer due diligence (CDD), enhanced due diligence (EDD) and ongoing client risk assessments, including support for onboarding and periodic reviews of high-risk clientsAssist in the preparation and filing of Reportable Matters to AUSTRAC, maintaining accurate records of all reviews and decisionsProvide subject matter expertise on financial crime risks to internal stakeholders and collaborate with Relationship Managers and Compliance teams to resolve queriesMonitor AUSTRAC communications and regulatory updates to ensure financial crime processes remain current and effectiveSupport the delivery of financial crime training for internal and external stakeholders and contribute to audit and compliance testing activitiesWhat you'll need to succeed:Solid experience in AML or financial crime operations within financial services or wealth managementStrong working knowledge of AML/CTF regulations, including AUSTRAC requirements and FATF guidelinesExperience with transaction monitoring systems and case management tools, with high attention to detailStrong analytical and investigative skills, with the confidence to engage across teams and with external stakeholdersA proactive, collaborative mindset with a genuine commitment to continuous improvement and best practice governanceTertiary qualification in Business or Commerce; AML certification such as ACAMS or a Graduate Certificate in Financial Crime is highly desirableWhat we offer:A warm, open, and supportive cultureAn attractive remuneration package, including reward and recognition programsAn employee wellness program, including discounted health insurance and an employee assistance programA workplace volunteering and giving program to enable you to help others in the communityDiscounted tax and estate planning services16 weeks paid parental leave for the primary carerGreat central CBD location, modern office fit-out and end-of-trip facilitiesFlexible/Hybrid working environmentAbout Us - Trusted Since ****Equity Trustees was established in **** and is now one of Australia's largest specialist trustee companies.
We help our clients grow, manage and protect their wealth now and for future generations.
As a trustee company, we are responsible for always acting in our client's best interests, ensuring they feel safe, valued, and cared for.We are committed to providing a workplace that is flexible, rewarding, and supportive of individual development.
Just as you will help us grow our business, we will help you grow in your career.Equity Trustees is over 135 years robust - and growing.
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📌 Financial Crime Analyst (Melbourne)
🏢 Equity Trustees
📍 Melbourne