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AML Specialist

🗓️ Posted 2026-09-01 4 Locations Permanent Hybrid Banking Financial Services
💰 Salary Not shared 📊 Market A$6,667–A$10,833/mo

About the Company

Your role At Allens, our business teams are also specialists in their field, using their unique knowledge and expertise to solve critical client and business challenges. You'll be a part of our New Business Intake team that manage client and matter onboarding, conduct conflict searches, ensure data accuracy, and support risk management across the firm. As an AML Specialist you will: Serve as a key point of contact to provide AML/CTF advice and support to partners, legal teams, and business stakeholders, responding to queries and assisting with onboarding and compliance requirements. Perform initial and ongoing CDD (customer due diligence), including risk assessments and identity verification. Evaluate risks associated with clients, matters, jurisdictions, products, services, PEPs, sanctions exposure, and adverse media to determine the appropriate level of due diligence. Take full ownership of complex, high-risk, and sensitive cases from initiation through to completion, exercising independent judgement and ensuring all AML/CTF obligations are met and appropriately documented. Maintain accurate records in First AML and assist with AUSTRAC and independent audits. Monitor and review client risk ratings, trigger events, and screening alerts. Collaborate with partners and clients on compliance requirements and document collection. Assist in the development, review, and maintenance of AML/CTF policies, procedures, and process documentation, ens

Requirements

  • ● A minimum of 3-5 years' experience in a law firm or professional services environment, with demonstrated experience in new business intake, client onboarding, AML/CTF compliance, and conflict checking.
  • ● A solid understanding of Australia's AML/CTF framework, including the Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorism Financing Act 2006 (Cth), the AML/CTF Rules, and AUSTRAC's regulatory expectations.
  • ● A proactive approach to AML compliance, including the ability to identify and assess risks, anticipate compliance requirements, drive process improvements, and provide clear and timely guidance to stakeholders.
  • ● Demonstrated ability to take ownership of complex and sensitive cases, exercise sound independent judgement, and deliver well-reasoned outcomes in a timely manner.
  • ● Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills, including the confidence to guide partners and legal teams through compliance considerations in a clear, professional, and practical manner.
  • ● The ability to interpret beneficial ownership structures and corporate documentation, and to apply escalation frameworks in line with firm policy.
  • ● Strong attention to detail and a commitment to maintaining data integrity across client and matter records.
  • ● The ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with sound judgement and discretion at all times.
  • ● Demonstrated leadership capability, including experience mentoring or supervising junior team members and contributing to team development.
  • ● A genuine desire to learn and grow within the AML/CTF compliance field, build relationships across the firm, and contribute positively to a collaborative and high-performing team.
  • ● Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to prepare clear process notes, training materials, and compliance documentation.
  • ● The following would be advantageous but is not mandatory:
  • ● Familiarity with Intapp or other conflict checking and matter management systems.
  • ● Exposure to a large law firm or Big 4 professional services environment.
  • ● Your development
  • ● In joining Allens, you will receive unparalleled learning and development opportunities. You will be challenged, supported and guided as you learn and develop, and will be encouraged to grow. We foster greatness, and will coach and support you to meet your goals and aspirations.
  • ● Our unique Career Deal allows you to take control of your career and provides a transparent approach to career development. Our international alliance with Linklaters means we are able to support secondments all over the world.
  • ● Our benefits include:
  • ● Financial : market competitive fixed remuneration, employee recruitment referral program, discounts at hundreds of suppliers including retail outlets, health and travel insurance, charity matched funding program.
  • ● Health and wellbeing : fully subsidised gym memberships, annual flu vaccinations, skin checks, in-house snacks and catered meals, subsidised sporting and social activities, Employee Assistance Program including confidential counselling, wellbeing coaching and financial coaching for employees and their families.