Associate / Trainee / Graduate AI Engineer (Financial Crime)
The Aquarium – Sydney NSW
Casual/Temporary
No experience required
Hybrid
We're looking for motivated graduates and early-career professionals to join our highly successfulAssociate AI Engineer Program, supporting an innovativeFinancial Crime AIteam within a leading enterprise organisation.
Role: Associate AI Engineer - Financial Crime (x3)
Location: Sydney (Hybrid: 2-3 days in office)
Contract:12-month initial contract (with potential to extend or convert permanent)
This program is designed for graduates looking to build a career at the intersection ofArtificial Intelligence, Data Engineering, and Financial Crime. You'll work alongside AI Engineers, Data Scientists and Financial Crime specialists to develop intelligent solutions that detect, prevent and investigate financial crime using modern AI, automation and data technologies.
- Recent university graduate (2024, 2025 or graduating in 2026).
- Degree in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Data Science, Software Engineering, Information Technology, Cyber Security, Mathematics, Statistics, Business Analytics, Finance or a related discipline.
- Exposure toFinancial Crime, includingAML, KYC, CTF, Fraud, Transaction Monitoring or Sanctions, through university studies, internships, placements or previous employment.
- Experience withPythonthrough university, personal projects, internships or commercial experience.
- Exposure toAI, Machine Learning, Data Analytics, Automation or Generative AIthrough coursework or practical projects.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with an interest in applying AI to solve real-world Financial Crime challenges.
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to collaborate across technical and business teams.
Technical Skills (Highly Regarded)
- Python (Pandas, NumPy, Scikit-learn or similar)
- SQL and data querying
- Machine Learning or Generative AI projects
- APIs and automation
- Git/GitHub
- Cloud platforms (AWS, Azure or GCP)
- Data visualisation tools (Power BI, Tableau)
- Experience with LLMs, prompt engineering or AI frameworks is advantageous.
Ideal Candidate
We're looking for graduates who are passionate about using Artificial Intelligence to combat Financial Crime. You'll be naturally curious, enjoy working with data and emerging technologies, and have a genuine interest in applying AI to solve complex business and regulatory challenges.
This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing AI capability, receive structured mentoring, and build a long-term career developing cutting-edge AI solutions within Financial Crime.
Associate / Trainee / Graduate AI Engineer (Financial Crime) in Sydney employer: The Aquarium
As a Senior Transitions Manager at our leading global bank in Sydney, you'll be part of a dynamic and inclusive work culture that prioritises employee growth and development. We offer competitive benefits, including professional development opportunities and a supportive environment where you can mentor junior team members while managing significant client transitions. Join us to make a meaningful impact in the financial services sector, all while enjoying the vibrant lifestyle that Sydney has to offer.
