Junior Analyst (AML Program)

About this role

K&L Gates | Sydney Metropolitan

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At K&L Gates, we are looking for smart, imaginative and hard-working people with diverse backgrounds, experiences and ideas to join us. Perhaps our search for talented visionaries and your search for important and impactful work lead to the same place.

We are seeking an enthusiastic Junior Analyst to join our Administration team in our Sydney office and support the firm’s ongoing Anti-Money Laundering (AML) function. This full-time, 6-month fixed-term contract presents a fantastic opportunity to begin your career in compliance and gain hands-on experience within a supportive team.

Reporting to the Director, AML Compliance, you will provide practical support to the AML team following the successful commencement of the new AML/CTF obligations on 1 July 2026. With the initial implementation phase now complete, the focus has shifted to maintaining and managing AML business-as-usual activities, including customer due diligence (CDD), ongoing monitoring, client onboarding, risk assessments and related compliance documentation.

What does the role involve?

• Supporting CDD production and client due diligence activities during periods of increased volume or competing priorities
• Assisting with client onboarding, risk assessments and associated AML documentation
• Maintaining accurate AML registers, records, workflow tracking and related compliance documentation
• Supporting ongoing monitoring and other BAU AML activities as required
• Helping maintain priority work and service continuity while the AML operating model settles into BAU
• Escalating issues where appropriate and providing support to the Director, AML Compliance, and the broader AML team

About you

To be successful in this role, you will ideally have

• A bachelor's degree in administration or a related field
• A keen interest in compliance, risk, or financial crime prevention
• Strong attention to detail and willingness to learn
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Strong attention to detail
• The ability to work both independently and collaboratively
• A commitment to ethical conduct and professional growth
• Prior experience or certification in AML is a plus, but not required

We look to recruit talented people, then provide the opportunities and support for them to achieve their best. Join us and you will be joining a team of passionate professionals dedicated to providing exceptional client service.

The extras

K&L Gates promotes equal opportunities for all employees to progress in their careers. Initiatives include:

• Social events – social club and sporting teams
• A range of health and wellbeing programs – including gym and wellness subsidies
• A range of learning and development opportunities such as business and professional development as well as structured mentoring programs
• Pro-bono programs and community involvement via our workplace giving program
• Flexible working options
• Salary continuance insurance
• A friendly and supportive working environment

About Us

K&L Gates is a fully integrated global law firm with lawyers located across North America, Europe, Asia, Australia and the Middle East. In Australia, we have offices in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane and Perth, providing clients with deep local market knowledge supported by the resources and reach of a global platform.

At K&L Gates, collaboration is at the heart of everything we do. Our lawyers work seamlessly across practices, offices and jurisdictions to deliver innovative and practical solutions for clients. We foster an inclusive, high-performing culture where individuals are empowered to grow their careers while contributing to meaningful work for leading organisations across Australia and around the world.

Do you like what you see?

To apply, please submit your application via our Careers page at www.klgates.com

For more information, please contact Tania Brierley, Recruitment Consultant at tania.brierley@klgates.com

To learn more about K&L Gates visit www.klgates.com

Referrals from agencies are not accepted at this time.

K&L Gates reserves the right to close this advertisement prior to the closing date.

K&L Gates is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to creating a diverse, inclusive and safe workplace. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, and those from culturally and linguistically diverse communities.

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