Senior AML/Compliance Officer

Sydney

Asset Management

Permanent

We're working with a leading institutional financial services firm in Sydney that is seeking aSenior AML/Compliance Officerto join their growing team. This is afull-time permanent rolewith a broad operational and compliance remit, offering direct exposure to senior leadership and high-value institutional clients.

This position is central to the firm's operations, coveringclient onboarding, AML/KYC compliance, deal processing and settlements, as well asenhancing and automating operational systems. It is a hands-on, collaborative role where you'll work closely with senior stakeholders across the business, gaining visibility and impact.

You will act as the firm's AML/Compliance Officer, ensuring adherence to all AML/CTF obligations, while driving improvements across onboarding and operational workflows. The role will also involve settlement support, reconciliation, and project-based initiatives such as process automation and risk management enhancements.

• Oversee AML/CTF compliance requirements and client onboarding.
• Manage KYC workflows, Salesforce data entry, and liaise with banks and counterparties.
• Support Austraclear settlements, reconciliations, and custodian relationships.
• Maintain compliance and operations documentation (KYC, AML, trade support).
• Lead projects to improve processes, automate forms, and introduce AI efficiencies.
• Collaborate with internal teams, including the dealing desk, to streamline client onboarding and settlement.
• Contribute to the firm'sISO 27001 certificationthrough proactive compliance and risk management.

• 5+ years' experience inoperations, compliance, or onboardingwithin financial markets.
• Strong knowledge of AML/CTF frameworks and financial institution onboarding.
• Familiarity withAustraclear, custodians, and bond settlements.
• Experience withALERT, CTM, Salesforceand advanced Excel.
• Tertiary qualifications in Finance, Business, Law or related field (desirable).
• Personable, solutions-driven, and comfortable in a lean, collaborative environment.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an operations or compliance professional to take ownership of a critical role within arespected institutional firm at the heart of Australian financial markets.