Financial Crime Specialist in Newcastle

Location: This role could be based out of any of our PwC offices in Australia. At PwC Australia, your expertise can shape better outcomes for communities, businesses, and the people who rely on them. As a Forensics and Financial Crime Specialist, you'll play a pivotal role in leading client engagements and shaping strategies to manage financial crime risk effectively. In doing so, you’ll help organisations strengthen their defences against financial crime and maintain trust with their stakeholders. You'll work closely with clients across the banking, superannuation, gaming, and retail industries, serving as a trusted advisor on their most complex financial crime challenges.

What you’ll do:

• Lead the delivery of multiple client engagements across key financial crime areas, including anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism financing (AML/CTF), sanctions, anti-bribery & corruption, and fraud risk management, overseeing project teams to ensure high-quality outcomes that meet regulatory expectations.
• Advise clients on financial crime risk management and compliance strategies, interpreting complex regulatory requirements (such as the AML/CTF Act and Rules or sanctions laws) and guiding them through reforms and enhancements to their governance frameworks.
• Provide proactive, pragmatic insights to senior client stakeholders by delivering actionable recommendations that balance regulatory obligations with practical business needs.
• Champion innovation by working with our technology partners to embed advanced analytics, AI, and other cutting‑edge tools into client solutions, enhancing financial crime controls and detection capabilities.
• Oversee the preparation of succinct, high‑impact reports and presentations, clearly communicating findings, points of view, and recommendations to client executives and other key stakeholders.
• Build and mentor a high‑performing team of financial crime professionals, providing coaching, guidance, and an inclusive environment that fosters growth and collaboration across our national practice.

What we’re looking for:

• Deep understanding of financial crime risks (e.g. money laundering, fraud, bribery & corruption, sanctions) gained through experience in financial services and/or consulting roles.
• Strong knowledge of risk management principles and regulatory frameworks, including hands‑on experience with relevant laws (such as the AML/CTF Act and sanctions regulations) and a proven ability to design and implement effective compliance programmes.
• Up‑to‑date understanding of financial crime typologies and intelligence methods, coupled with awareness of emerging technologies and data analytics tools used in managing financial crime risk.
• Proven ability to provide strategic, high‑quality advice to clients on risk and compliance matters, ideally gained in a consulting or professional services environment.
• Prior experience in the financial services and/or gaming sectors is highly desirable, including familiarity with the unique financial crime risks and regulations within those industries.

What you’ll gain:

• The opportunity to work with leading organisations and cutting‑edge technology that challenge and expand your expertise.
• Flexibility means trusting you to choose when, where, and how you work—balancing what’s best for you, your team, and your clients to grow and thrive together.
• Clear paths for career progression supported by continuous learning and leadership development.
• Generous leave entitlements including four weeks’ annual leave and float public holidays to support your work‑life balance.

Ready to grow here and go further? Join PwC Australia as a Financial Crime Specialist and make an impact that goes beyond the expected. Apply now and take your next step with a team shaping the future.