We are currently partnering with a well-established financial services organisation to recruit a (Senior) Financial Crime & AML Specialist. This role will suit someone with strong experience in the non-bank lending / asset finance / consumer finance space who is confident operating as a subject-matter expert in AML/CTF.



This is a hands-on role supporting the ongoing enhancement of the financial crime framework, with a strong focus on AML/CTF, KYC, sanctions, transaction monitoring, and upcoming regulatory reforms.

Key responsibilities

• Support the design, implementation, and ongoing improvement of the AML/CTF framework
• Act as escalation point for KYC, customer due diligence, and onboarding queries
• Perform sanctions screening, PEP checks, adverse media screening, and ECDD
• Investigate transaction monitoring alerts and suspicious activity
• Support regulatory reporting to AUSTRAC
• Assist with financial crime risk assessments and control reviews
• Monitor regulatory changes, including upcoming AML/CTF reforms, and support implementation
• Assist with internal reviews, audits, and remediation activities
• Provide guidance to the business on financial crime obligations

About you

• 5-7+ years experience in AML / Financial Crime / Compliance
• Strong experience within a non-bank lender, asset finance, leasing, or consumer finance environment
• Solid knowledge of AUSTRAC requirements and AML/CTF legislation
• Strong understanding of the new AML reforms and regulatory changes
• Experience with KYC, ECDD, transaction monitoring, and sanctions screening
• Comfortable working in a hands-on operational compliance role
• Strong stakeholder engagement skills

Highly regarded

• CAMS / ICA / CFE or similar certification
• Experience with financial crime systems / onboarding / monitoring tools
• Experience supporting framework uplift or regulatory change

This is an excellent opportunity to join a stable and well-regarded organisation in a role where you can take ownership of financial crime operations and contribute to upcoming regulatory changes.

Apply now or reach out for a confidential discussion.