AML Reforms & Uplift Specialist | 12-month Max Term Contract

About this role

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At HESTA, we’re committed to improving the financial futures of our members. As we strengthen our Financial Crime capability, we’re seeking an experienced AML Specialist to help deliver our AML Reforms and Control Uplift Program. Reporting to the Senior Financial Crimes Specialist, you’ll partner with Financial Crime, Risk, Compliance, Legal and external stakeholders to embed regulatory reform, strengthen AML/CTF controls and deliver sustainable business change.

What You’ll Do

• Support the implementation of HESTA’s AML Reforms and Control Uplift Program.
• Develop and enhance AML/CTF policies, standards, procedures and supporting documentation aligned with the reformed AML/CTF legislation and AUSTRAC guidance.
• Document current and future-state processes across CDD, ECDD, transaction monitoring, sanctions screening, outsourcing and AML/CTF risk assessments.
• Identify and address improvement opportunities across process, documentation and control design to strengthen the Fund’s AML/CTF control environment.
• Collaborate across projects and business areas to ensure regulatory changes are effectively embedded.
• Support business readiness through training materials, workshops and change communications.

What You’ll Bring

• Experience in AML/CTF, financial crime, regulatory change, risk uplift or remediation within superannuation or financial services.
• Strong understanding of Australia’s AML/CTF framework, including the reformed AML/CTF Act, AML/CTF Rules 2025 and AUSTRAC guidance.
• Knowledge of CDD, ECDD, sanctions, PEPs, transaction monitoring, regulatory reporting and AML/CTF control frameworks.
• Ability to translate regulatory obligations into practical policies, procedures and effective controls.
• Proven stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to influence and drive change across diverse teams.
• Relevant tertiary qualifications in Business, Law, Risk or a related discipline.
• ACAMS or other financial crime certifications will be highly regarded.

Benefits that matter and make a difference for our employees

• Leave for those moments that matter , an additional 6 days of leave at the end of year, up to 6 days paid volunteer leave, gender neutral paid parental leave of 20 weeks, Gender Affirmation leave, reproductive health and wellbeing leave, Cultural and Ceremonial leave. Access your LSL after 3 years, take AL at half pay, and purchase up to 2 weeks additional leave (just to name a few).
• Your professional development matters , up to $5k per year professional development and up to 8 days professional development leave, HESTA scholarships and free access to a range of premium learning tools.
• Your health and wellbeing matters , free annual flu shots and skin checks, incredible social events throughout the year and a comprehensive employee assistance program available 24/7.
• Your financial wellbeing matters , up to 15% super, financial planning support, end of year payment for all Enterprise Agreement-covered employees, incentivised Employee Referral Program and novated lease options.

We celebrate, value and include people of all backgrounds, genders, identities, cultures and abilities. We welcome and support applications from First Nations people, physically, neuro or culturally diverse, LGBTQI+, and people of any age. We are proud to be WGEA accredited as an Employer of Choice for Gender Equity.

We want all candidates to feel safe, included and provided with the best opportunity to thrive, if you require reasonable adjustments during your application or throughout the recruitment process, please reach out to a member of the Talent team careers@hesta.com.au and we’ll call you to discuss.

Please note: Applications via recruitment agencies will not be accepted for this position.

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