At a Glance
- Tasks: Support the firm's AML framework and manage compliance cases from start to finish.
- Company: Join a highly regarded law firm in Sydney with a collaborative culture.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, relocation support, and career growth opportunities.
- Other info: Flexible start date and full-time role in the vibrant Sydney CBD.
- Why this job: Make a visible impact in a core compliance role while building valuable relationships.
- Qualifications: Experience in compliance or legal operations and strong attention to detail.
The predicted salary is between 82800 - 101200 $ per year.
Join a highly regarded, collegiate law firm with a growing practice across commercial litigation, insolvency, commercial, wills and estates, property and family law. Based in the Sydney CBD, the firm is seeking an AML professional ready to make the move across the Tasman.
This is a full time role based in the Sydney CBD, and relocation to Sydney is required. The primary purpose of this position is to support the day-to-day delivery of the firm's anti-money laundering (AML) framework, coordinating due diligence, monitoring, escalations, recordkeeping and quality assurance.
Working closely with the AML Compliance Officer, partners, management, solicitors and secretaries, some of your responsibilities will include:
- Managing AML cases in First AML from setup to completion
- Reviewing client information and beneficial ownership, coordinating CDD or EDD
- Reviewing PEP, sanctions and adverse screening results, escalating concerns
- Tracking ongoing CDD reviews and escalations with clear audit records
- Supporting AML reporting, quality assurance, testing and process improvement
- Being the go-to person for First AML queries, guiding staff and supporting training
The successful candidate will have:
- Experience in compliance, risk, legal operations, conveyancing, paralegal or regulated environments
- Understanding of client onboarding, identity verification, beneficial ownership and screening
- Strong systems skills (First AML, Practice Evolve or Microsoft 365 an advantage)
- Sharp attention to detail with strong organisation and recordkeeping skills
- Clear communication and sound judgement on when to escalate
- Full Australian working rights (e.g. NZ citizenship) and a willingness to relocate to Sydney
What's in it for You?
- Make a visible impact in a newly focused role | Own a core compliance workflow
- Join a highly regarded, collegiate firm
- Build relationships across the whole firm
- Career growth with broader governance and compliance opportunities
- Full time role in the Sydney CBD | Flexible start date to support your move
- A relocation contribution may be available for the right candidate
AML Compliance Officer – Sydney employer: Hall & Prior Aged Care Group
Joining MAGNT means becoming part of a vibrant and community-focused organisation that thrives in one of Australia’s most unique cultural environments. With a commitment to diversity and inclusion, flexible working arrangements, and opportunities for professional growth, MAGNT offers a rewarding workplace where you can make a meaningful impact on the governance and operations of the Northern Territory’s premier cultural institution.
Contact Details:
Hall & Prior Aged Care Group Recruitment Team
