AML Analyst

ROLE DETAILS

• Salary: $45- $50 per hour plus super
• Location: Sydney CBD
• 3 month assignment with potential to extend
• ASAP start
• Hybrid flexibility after training

ABOUT THE COMPANY
Join an established Australian financial services organisation operating in a highly regulated environment. With a strong focus on responsible business practices, risk management and regulatory compliance, this is an opportunity to work alongside experienced professionals while building your expertise across financial crime and AML/CTF compliance.

ABOUT THE ROLE
Reporting to the AML Lead, this role will support the organisation’s AML/CTF framework across customer investigations, transaction monitoring, controls and regulatory reporting. You’ll investigate unusual activity, conduct enhanced due diligence, review source of funds and wealth, prepare Suspicious Matter Reports and support the ongoing monitoring of AML/CTF controls.

DUTIES

• Investigate unusual matters escalated by frontline teams including credit, customer care and application administration
• Review customer profiles and account activity to identify transaction patterns and financial crime risks
• Prepare Suspicious Matter Reports and supporting documentation for AUSTRAC review
• Conduct Enhanced Customer Due Diligence reviews and escalate complex or high-risk matters
• Review customer documentation to verify source of funds and source of wealth
• Support the identification and analysis of AML/CTF obligations and updates to policies and procedures
• Document, test and monitor AML/CTF controls
• Support the AML/CTF Compliance Officer with regulatory and operational reporting

SKILLS & EXPERIENCE

• Proven experience as an AML, CDD or KYC Analyst, or within a similar compliance role
• Strong knowledge of AML laws and regulatory requirements
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with excellent attention to detail
• Confident communication and interpersonal skills
• High ethical standards and ability to handle sensitive and confidential information
• Bachelor’s degree in Law, Finance, Business Administration or a related field is desirable

OUR RECRUITMENT PROCESS
At Lotus People, we are committed to fostering diversity, equity and inclusion. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply and will ensure a fair and equitable recruitment process.
Every application we receive is reviewed by a real person, never by AI. If your experience aligns with the requirements of the role, a consultant will be in touch within 2–3 business days for an initial phone screen. Shortlisted candidates will then proceed to a virtual interview with the consultant managing the role.

Due to the volume of applications and the specific nature of our briefs, we are unable to take phone enquiries about roles before an application is submitted. We ask that all interested candidates please apply online and wait to hear from us. Rest assured, we respond to every applicant, regardless of the outcome, so you will not be left wondering.
Lotus People are proud to have been awarded Best Agency for Candidate Experience for five consecutive years. We look forward to providing you with a positive and respectful experience.