Senior Financial Crime Business Acceptance Analyst – Additional role to the firm

Sydney - Australia

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 11 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Join our growing team! With the foundation set and several key roles already in place we are now ready for the next experienced SENIOR Financial Crime Analyst to join our expanding Financial Crime team within our Global Business Acceptance Team (GBAT) within Risk Management.
You will be part of the change journey where we continue to improve enhance and explore including Gen AI optimisation.
Flexibility to be Sydney or Brisbane based Make 2026 your best career year yet

Who are we

We have deep roots in Australia spanning almost 200 years and acknowledge Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the traditional owners and custodians of these lands and waters.

We help our clients manage their risk and enable their growth. Our full-service offering combines un-matched top tier local capability complemented with an international platform.

Role Detail

Our Global Business Acceptance Team (GBAT) is growing as our AML/CTF and Financial Crime responsibilities expand and as we embark on a Strategic Program to optimise the firms governance global business acceptance and engagement risk & compliance policies processes systems and controls (governance framework). Several initial hires have already joined and we are now ready for an additional Senior Analyst to strengthen this strategic team.

Reporting to the Brisbane based Head of Financial Crime you will play a key role in preventing detecting and mitigating financial crimes within the Firm ensuring the Firms compliance with Anti-Money Laundering (AML) and Counter-Terrorism Financing (CTF) regulations.

Offering a balanced approach to WFH this role will lead client and matter risk assessments and due diligence as part of the Firms New Business Intake (NBI) and throughout the client lifecycle. Additionally you will advise on managing financial crime regulatory and reputational risks and requirements including but not limited to employee procurement and broader operational compliance.

The role involves close collaboration with compliance legal and practice teams to address financial crime risks and regulatory issues. You will also investigate potential financial crimes such as money laundering fraud and bribery while providing expertise to enhance the Firms global NBI systems and financial crime compliance framework.

About You

You will be logical by nature and pragmatic by approach. You will align to our guiding principles of betterment quality and clarity and be excited about the opportunity to contribute. Working collaboratively with the Head of Financial Crime you will be valued respected and included.

With an excellence without arrogance approach you will need:

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 Singapore and Hong Kong.
To be accustomed to creating and updating procedures relating to client onboarding and periodic reviews.
Proficiency in using financial crime detection tools and software.
Have a good understanding of red flags in a professional services environment.

Previous experience in a Client Due Diligence role (2-3 years)
An ability to work well under pressure and to tight deadlines in a demanding environment
An ability to maintain high levels of accuracy and attention to detail
Good communication skills capable of dealing with wide range of stakeholders
An ability to solve problems effectively
A bachelors degree in law finance or business administration

Next Steps

Please click Apply Now to apply online with your cover letter summarising why youre applying and your resume to support your experience.

Applications close COB Monday 2nd February 2026.

If you have any questions or need any further information please dont hesitate to reach out to Bridget on 02).

If you are not an Australian citizen or permanent resident you must hold all visas and other approvals necessary for you to work for the firm in Australia.

Why work with us

We promote a collaborative culture where people feel respected valued and supported both personally and professionally and where diversity and inclusion also play an important role in enhancing our knowledge driving innovative solutions for our clients and creating positive social impact.

We live by our Principles and strive for mastery in all that we do. We take pride in the high quality work we deliver. Working with colleagues and clients who are leaders in their fields means the ability to explore new paths to progress with continual learning and development career and leadership opportunities.

As part of the KWM community youll have access to a suite of wellbeing initiatives benefits policies and processes to enable you to achieve your career goals.

At KWM well provide you with the platform to Learn Master Lead.

Required Experience:

Senior IC

Join our growing team! With the foundation set and several key roles already in place we are now ready for the next experienced SENIOR Financial Crime Analyst to join our expanding Financial Crime team within our Global Business Acceptance Team (GBAT) within Risk Management.You will be part of the c...

Join our growing team! With the foundation set and several key roles already in place we are now ready for the next experienced SENIOR Financial Crime Analyst to join our expanding Financial Crime team within our Global Business Acceptance Team (GBAT) within Risk Management.
You will be part of the change journey where we continue to improve enhance and explore including Gen AI optimisation.
Flexibility to be Sydney or Brisbane based Make 2026 your best career year yet