Financial Crime Specialist | Global Financial Services Firm
<table width="680"><tbody><tr><td width="552"><p>Robert Half is currently partnering with a leading global financial services organisation to recruit a Financial Crime Specialist. This is a rare opportunity to join a dynamic and forward-thinking company that values compliance, innovation, and continuous improvement.</p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>The Role</strong></p><p>As the Financial Crime Specialist, you will be instrumental in protecting the organisation from financial crime risks. You'll manage key AML/CTF processes, including Customer Due Diligence, transaction monitoring, and supporting investigations. In addition, you will collaborate with business stakeholders, contribute to policy development, and act as a subject matter expert across compliance-related matters.</p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Carry out Customer Due Diligence (CDD) and Enhanced Due Diligence (EDD) reviews</li><li>Screen for sanctions, PEPs, and adverse media</li><li>Monitor transactions and escalate unusual activity as required</li><li>Support remediation projects and track follow-up actions</li><li>Partner with Sales, Credit, and Compliance teams on financial crime matters</li><li>Assist in policy and procedure development, as well as system implementation</li><li>Conduct Quality Assurance reviews aligned with First Line of Risk (1LoR)</li><li>Provide SME guidance on AML/CTF regulations and emerging risks</li></ul><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>About You</strong></p><ul><li>3+ years' experience in financial crime compliance (AML/CTF focus preferred)</li><li>Strong working knowledge of AML/CTF regulations across Australia and New Zealand</li><li>Expertise in CDD/EDD, transaction monitoring, and reporting obligations</li><li>Excellent organisational skills with strong attention to detail</li><li>Strong written and verbal communication skills</li><li>Banking or financial services background (preferred)</li><li>Degree qualification (advantageous)</li></ul><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>Benefits</strong></p><ul><li>Volunteer leave (two days annually)</li><li>Health and wellness initiatives</li><li>Flexible hours and hybrid working options</li><li>Professional learning and career development opportunities</li></ul><p><strong> </strong></p><p>This is an exciting opportunity for a compliance professional looking to progress their career in financial crime within a global financial services organisation.</p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>Apply Now<br /> <br /> </strong></p><p>To learn more about this role, please apply today or contact Robert Half for a confidential conversation.</p><p>This is a hybrid position.</p></td></tr></tbody></table><p><em>By clicking 'apply', you give your express consent that Robert Half may use your personal information to process your job application and to contact you from time to time for future employment opportunities. For further information on how Robert Half processes your personal information and how to access and correct your information, please read the Robert Half privacy notice: <a href="https://www.roberthalf.com/au/en/privacy" target="_blank">https://www.roberthalf.com/au/en/privacy.</a> Please do not submit any sensitive personal data to us in your resume (such as government ID numbers, ethnicity, gender, religion, marital status or trade union membership) as we do not collect your sensitive personal data at this time.</em></p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/amF5ZG9uLmdpbGwuNzYyOTAuMTA2NzVAcmhpYXVzLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
Financial crime Risk Compliance ECDD Due Diligence AML CTF CDD EDD Financial Services Asset finance
- Sydney CBD, New South Wales
- remote
- Permanent placement
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100000 - 110000 AUD / Yearly
- <table width="680"><tbody><tr><td width="552"><p>Robert Half is currently partnering with a leading global financial services organisation to recruit a Financial Crime Specialist. This is a rare opportunity to join a dynamic and forward-thinking company that values compliance, innovation, and continuous improvement.</p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>The Role</strong></p><p>As the Financial Crime Specialist, you will be instrumental in protecting the organisation from financial crime risks. You'll manage key AML/CTF processes, including Customer Due Diligence, transaction monitoring, and supporting investigations. In addition, you will collaborate with business stakeholders, contribute to policy development, and act as a subject matter expert across compliance-related matters.</p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Carry out Customer Due Diligence (CDD) and Enhanced Due Diligence (EDD) reviews</li><li>Screen for sanctions, PEPs, and adverse media</li><li>Monitor transactions and escalate unusual activity as required</li><li>Support remediation projects and track follow-up actions</li><li>Partner with Sales, Credit, and Compliance teams on financial crime matters</li><li>Assist in policy and procedure development, as well as system implementation</li><li>Conduct Quality Assurance reviews aligned with First Line of Risk (1LoR)</li><li>Provide SME guidance on AML/CTF regulations and emerging risks</li></ul><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>About You</strong></p><ul><li>3+ years' experience in financial crime compliance (AML/CTF focus preferred)</li><li>Strong working knowledge of AML/CTF regulations across Australia and New Zealand</li><li>Expertise in CDD/EDD, transaction monitoring, and reporting obligations</li><li>Excellent organisational skills with strong attention to detail</li><li>Strong written and verbal communication skills</li><li>Banking or financial services background (preferred)</li><li>Degree qualification (advantageous)</li></ul><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>Benefits</strong></p><ul><li>Volunteer leave (two days annually)</li><li>Health and wellness initiatives</li><li>Flexible hours and hybrid working options</li><li>Professional learning and career development opportunities</li></ul><p><strong> </strong></p><p>This is an exciting opportunity for a compliance professional looking to progress their career in financial crime within a global financial services organisation.</p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>Apply Now<br /> <br /> </strong></p><p>To learn more about this role, please apply today or contact Robert Half for a confidential conversation.</p><p>This is a hybrid position.</p></td></tr></tbody></table><p><em>By clicking 'apply', you give your express consent that Robert Half may use your personal information to process your job application and to contact you from time to time for future employment opportunities. For further information on how Robert Half processes your personal information and how to access and correct your information, please read the Robert Half privacy notice: <a href="https://www.roberthalf.com/au/en/privacy" target="_blank">https://www.roberthalf.com/au/en/privacy.</a> Please do not submit any sensitive personal data to us in your resume (such as government ID numbers, ethnicity, gender, religion, marital status or trade union membership) as we do not collect your sensitive personal data at this time.</em></p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/amF5ZG9uLmdpbGwuNzYyOTAuMTA2NzVAcmhpYXVzLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
- 2025-09-10T06:39:29Z