• Join one of the leading Anti-Money Laundering (AML) teams in Australia
• Promotion opportunity | structured learning and development at all career levels
• 9 day fortnight with no salary reduction

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About this role

Grant Thornton Risk Consulting division has experienced significant growth and with the recent change to AML regulations we are looking for motivated Sydney based Senior Associates with AML or risk related experience who will share our passion for client service and value a positive work culture.

Be part of our Anti-Money Laundering (“AML”) team within the Sydney Risk Consulting Division that specialises in delivering high-quality advisory services to reporting entities. Our team is looking for Senior Associates with AML skills in industry or professional services or risk and compliance experience in professional services with a desire to use their skills to learn and develop a specialisation in AML.   

Key responsibilities

The key responsibilities of this role include:

• With oversight and guidance from a manager, delivering AML services to clients.
• To develop a sound knowledge of the implementation of and compliance with the AML regulations in Australia including understanding developments in AML regulations, regulatory activities and compliance approaches
• Understanding clients’ AML environments and utilising specialist knowledge to deliver engagement outcomes.
• Developing engagement plans & approaches to support the delivery of the AML services and to provide opportunities to add value.
• On-site delivery of engagements which will include managing client interactions and overseeing junior resources and coaching junior staff.
• Working with managers to develop high quality reports and engagement deliverables.
• Contributing to commercial problem solving through analysis, critical thinking, and logical reasoning.
• Presenting outcomes to clients and internal stakeholders to influence decision-making.
• Managing engagement financials including budget monitoring and flagging potential overruns.

Skills & experience

Ideally you will have worked in professional services  or within financial services and have a strong understanding of AML regulations and their application.

The successful candidate will have:

• Minimum 3 years of AML or risk experience, delivering AML or risk engagements in a professional services environment or being part of an AML team within a financial services organisation.
• Strong team working skills, with experience in supervising and developing junior staff.
• Well-developed listening and questioning techniques, supported by strong analytical skills and organisational activities.

• Ability to engage with clients and diverse stakeholder groups across all levels of a client’s businesses.
• Organised, efficient, and have a high attention to detail to deliver meaningful outcomes.
• Strong report writing ability
• Strong problem solving and analytical skills.
• Curious, keen to learn from others and have a continuous improvement mindset.

If you’re interested in this role but don’t feel that you match every single one of our requirements, we would still love to hear from you and explore the unique skillset and attributes that you can bring to the team.

Reach your remarkable

At Grant Thornton we do things differently because we understand that when you strive for better and care about what you do remarkable things are possible. We’re a dynamic and authentic mix of backgrounds, perspectives and ways of thinking. We’re driven by our shared purpose – we care for our people, clients and communities and support them to thrive.

With us, you’ll be exposed to challenging and rewarding opportunities – building your confidence and capabilities at every step. You’ll be supported, motivated and inspired by a team of passionate and caring collaborators and leaders. You’ll be empowered to build a career path that’s tailored to you and encouraged to make a meaningful difference. And we’ll make sure the excellence you deliver and the impact you make is always seen, felt and celebrated.

We understand work is just one aspect of your life, so along with a competitive salary you’ll have access to a wide variety of benefits that focus on you and your wellbeing, including:

• Flexible working options to support you achieve a more balanced approach to life.
• Tailored mentoring program and the opportunity to work closely with Partners who care about your growth and development.
• Work overseas or interstate, (short periods as agreed with the team) knowing how important time is with your family and friends.
• Free annual gym membership to help keep you flexible, fit and healthy.
• Active employee networks and social committees to get you involved in the things you are passionate about.
• Family focused support to suit your parental and / or caregiving needs, including 26 weeks’ parental leave and a parental leave superannuation scheme.
• Mental health and wellbeing resources and coaching, so you look after yourself both inside and out.
• Funded CA qualification, additional study support classes to foster continuous learning as well as study leave.

We are proud to be a workplace that champions a culture of inclusion and diversity where our people are supported, connected, and heard. We recognise the importance of individual flexible work options and family-friendly work practices in maintaining diverse, adaptive and high-performing teams. To support you, we are committed to growing authentic and inclusive leaders who create a vibrant and collaborative working environment. Collaboration, Authenticity, Responsibility and Excellence (CARE) are our values and these guide us in supporting our people, our clients, and our community to thrive.

Your application

Click ‘Apply’ to submit your application or if you have questions about this role, please contact Marnie Wapshott on GTTalentScouts@au.gt.com  for a confidential discussion.

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