AML Investigator

About this role

A leading global financial institution is seeking a dedicated Anti-Money Laundering Investigator to join their Sydney CBD team. We are looking to hire the following candidate profiles:

• AML Investigation analyst
• Transaction Monitoring Analyst
• Quality Control / Quality Assurance Leads

What you'll do

• Conduct end-to-end investigations into suspicious or unusual customer activity, analysing profiles, transactions, source of funds/wealth, counterparties and jurisdictions.
• Identify money laundering and broader financial crime risks, including emerging typologies and threats.
• Support the bank's financial crime remediation programme through reviews of historical and higher-risk activity.
• Prepare clear, evidence-based investigation reports, recommendations and suspicious activity escalations.
• Maintain comprehensive case records and ensure decisions are appropriately documented and supported by evidence.
• Identify control weaknesses, data gaps and recurring issues, escalating these through appropriate governance channels.
• Collaborate with KYC, Transaction Monitoring, Compliance, Sanctions, Fraud, Legal and other stakeholders to support effective investigations.

What you bring

• Proven AML/financial crime investigation experience within a bank or regulated financial institution.
• Strong knowledge of AML/CTF, KYC and broader financial crime risk frameworks.
• Strong analytical and investigative skills, with experience assessing complex transactions and customer behaviour.
• Excellent written communication and ability to produce clear, evidence-based investigative narratives.
• Strong attention to detail and sound risk-based judgement.
• Experience in remediation or enhanced review environments is highly desirable.
• Ability to manage high-volume, time-sensitive investigations effectively.

What's next

If you are ready to take your expertise in anti-money laundering investigations to new heights within a supportive team environment, this is your chance!

Apply today by clicking on the link provided-your next rewarding career move awaits.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples are encouraged to apply.

To apply please click apply or call Cole Morgan on 02 8289 3151 for a confidential discussion.

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