At a Glance
- Tasks: Investigate financial crime risks and ensure compliance across Corporate Trust.
- Company: Join Perpetual Group, a leading ASX-listed company in Australia.
- Benefits: Enjoy hybrid working, study support, and an annual wellbeing allowance.
- Other info: Inclusive culture that values diversity and offers excellent career growth.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in financial crime compliance while developing your expertise.
- Qualifications: 3-5 years in AML/CTF, KYC or fraud investigations; relevant degree preferred.
The predicted salary is between 82800 - 101200 $ per year.
12 Month Max Term Contract
Investigate complex customer structures and financial crime risks across Corporate Trust.
Build your expertise across AML/CTF, KYC, FATCA and CRS compliance.
Work closely with specialists across Risk, Compliance, Internal Audit and Operations.
Join the Perpetual Corporate Trust AML Centre of Excellence and help maintain effective financial crime and tax compliance frameworks across the business.
As a Senior AML Analyst, you will monitor, assess and investigate prospective and existing customers to support compliance with AML/CTF, FATCA and CRS requirements. You will work across PCT business lines, applying legislation, internal policies and Perpetual Group’s risk appetite to complex customer and transaction matters.
Reporting to the Senior AML Manager, you will provide practical advice to internal teams, maintain accurate KYC records and support the continued improvement of financial crime controls.
Key Responsibilities
- Investigate customer ownership structures to identify ultimate beneficial owners and related parties.
- Complete customer risk assessments for prospective and existing customers.
- Analyse transaction monitoring alerts and conduct detailed investigations.
- Prepare high quality Unusual Matter Reports for review by the Senior AML Manager.
- Conduct enhanced and ongoing customer due diligence using risk based and event driven approaches.
- Review FATCA and CRS information and coordinate data for statutory submissions.
- Advise internal teams on financial crime risks, regulatory obligations and complex escalations.
About you
We’re interested in hearing from people who have:
- A relevant tertiary qualification in risk, law, business, financial crime or a related discipline.
- Three to five years’ experience in AML/CTF, KYC or fraud investigations.
- ACAMS, ICA or an equivalent certification would be highly regarded, as would experience with complex entities and foreign clients.
- Strong knowledge of AML/CTF legislation, regulatory reporting and trust or company financial products.
- Working knowledge of FATCA and CRS requirements.
- Strong analytical skills, with the ability to assess complex datasets and identify risks or patterns.
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, with the ability to analyse complex datasets and identify patterns or risks.
- Experience with Fenergo and World Check, together with knowledge of funds, would be advantageous.
- Excellent attention to detail, organisation and time management.
- Clear communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
How we work
Our unique culture is underpinned by our three organisational behaviours, Stretch, Own it, Make an impact which drive our approach of day-to-day interactions with colleagues and clients, the way we approach decision-making to the questions we ask and the problems we solve. We’re committed to creating an inclusive workplace where diversity is celebrated. No matter your background or circumstances, we aim to provide an environment where you can thrive.
Employee benefits
We’re committed to supporting hybrid working with our philosophy balancing business client and individual needs with 2-3 + days in modern recently renovated office.
Work from anywhere in Australia for up to one month each year.
An annual allowance to empower you to prioritise your personal wellbeing.
Study support and commitment to supporting professional development.
Senior AML Analyst in Sydney employer: Perpetual Limited
Perpetual Group is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment in the heart of Sydney, where you can develop your technical accounting expertise while contributing to meaningful financial governance. With a strong commitment to employee wellbeing, professional development, and a culture that celebrates diversity, you'll find ample opportunities for growth and collaboration within our high-performing Group Financial Control team. Join us to make a significant impact in a complex ASX-listed financial services organisation, where your contributions are valued and recognised.
