Manager, Business Acceptance – Financial Crime at top tier law firm

• Shape a top-tier law firms approach to preventing detecting and mitigating financial crime.
• Lead a specialist team of professionals.
• Apply your expertise in AML/CTF to a top tier law firm that will value your mastery.
• Contribute to a collaborative values-driven culture that prioritises quality integrity and continuous improvement.

Who are we

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.

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.

Role

We are 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 to welcome the Manager Business Acceptance Financial Crime to lead a small high-performing team of Analysts and Senior Analysts within our Financial Crime team part of the wider Global Business Acceptance Team.

Reporting to the Head of Financial Crime you will collaborate with other GBAT leaders and work closely with colleagues across Compliance Finance and our Practice teams to deliver a coordinated and consistent approach to financial crime management across the firm. This role is central to our financial crime framework ensuring robust client due diligence effective financial crime risk management and ongoing compliance with regulatory and internal obligations.

Key responsibilities

This role has an operational focus with team management responsibilities. With a balanced approach to WFH and flexibility to be based out of the Sydney or Brisbane office this role will:

• Understand and apply the AML/CTF and sanctions due diligence requirements of Australia and Singapore.
• Lead and mentor a team of financial crime experts fostering a culture of quality accountability and high performance.
• Manage workflow ensuring the team delivers on quality consistency and volume standards.
• Shape and update financial crime procedures training and guidance.
• Collaborate with internal teams to identify and mitigate financial crime risks.
• Monitor and analyse financial transactions to detect suspicious activities.
• Prepare and submit reports to regulatory authorities and external stakeholders as required

About you

This is a role for a confident people leader with strong technical expertise a collaborative mindset and a passion for continuous improvement.

To set you up for success you will need:

• 4 years previous experience in a financial crime role along with at least 2 years previous experience as a people leader.
• Experience in a professional services firm and understanding of obligations and risks applicable to legal professionals.
• Strong knowledge of anti-money laundering (AML) and counter-terrorist financing (CTF) regulations in Australia and Singapore.
• Experience creating and updating procedures guidance and training materials.
• Proficiency in using financial crime detection tools and software.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Good organisational skills and attention to detail.

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 5pm AEDT Thursday 5th 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