Analyst handling financial crime compliance at Mallesons, a top-tier law firm. Collaborating to prevent, detect, and mitigate financial crimes under AML and CTF regulations.
Responsibilities
Responsible for playing a key role in preventing, detecting, and mitigating financial crimes within the Firm.
Collaborate with subject-matter experts to help the Firm comply with Anti-Money Laundering (AML), Counter-Terrorism Financing (CTF), and financial crime regulations.
Managing risks from the Firm’s New Business Intake (NBI) and throughout the client lifecycle.
Supporting compliance related to employees and procurement.
Conduct client and matter due diligence checks to ensure AML, CTF, and sanctions compliance.
Help identify and manage regulatory, reputational, and strategic risks.
Support efforts to enhance the Firm’s global NBI systems, processes, and governance related to financial crime compliance.
Requirements
Experience in financial crime compliance, anti-money laundering (AML), counter-terrorism financing (CTF), or similar regulatory environments (preferably in legal, banking, or professional services).
Familiarity with due diligence—knowing how to research and verify client info using databases and public records.
Understanding of risk management in client onboarding or business intake processes.
Strong attention to detail, as you’ll be working with sensitive legal and financial information.
Analytical and investigative skills—you need to spot red flags and decide when to dig deeper.
Communication skills—you’ll work with internal stakeholders and need to explain your findings clearly.
Ability to manage workload independently, staying on top of tasks and escalations.
Relevant professional certification from ACAMS, ICA or other.
A bachelor's degree in law, finance or business administration.
A high level of experience relating to onboarding and periodic reviews of corporate clients.
Strong knowledge of anti-money laundering (AML) and counter-terrorist financing (CTF) regulations in Australia and Singapore.
Have a good understanding of red flags in a professional services environment.
Previous experience in a Client Due Diligence role (2-3+ years).
Benefits
Access to a suite of wellbeing initiatives, benefits, policies and processes that will support you to achieve your career goals
Job title
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