Risk Compliance Officer

About this role

Sydney | International Law Firm | Flexible Working

The Opportunity

A highly regarded international law firm is seeking a proactive Risk & Compliance Officer / Manager to join its Sydney office.

This is a fantastic opportunity to take ownership of a broad and visible risk and compliance remit, working closely with Partners, senior leaders and an experienced global risk function across APAC.

The Role

You will provide practical, commercially focused advice across regulatory risk, AML/CTF, conflicts, privacy, policy governance, ISO compliance and professional obligations.

A key part of the role will be acting as the firm’s nominated Australian AML/CTF Compliance Officer, supporting the ongoing management of the firm’s AML/CTF framework, risk assessments, reporting, training and regulatory requirements.

You will also

• Maintain risk registers, policies, compliance calendars and reporting.
• Support conflicts management, privacy, ISO 27001 and business continuity initiatives.
• Deliver engaging risk and compliance training to staff.
• Identify, escalate and assist with remediation of compliance issues.
• Support audits, regulatory enquiries and continuous-improvement projects.
• Collaborate with senior stakeholders locally and across the firm’s APAC and global network.

Why this role?

This is an excellent opportunity to build your profile as a trusted risk and compliance adviser within a sophisticated international legal environment. You will enjoy:

• A high-profile role with direct exposure to Partners and senior management.
• Genuine scope to influence compliance frameworks and strategic initiatives.
• Support, mentoring and collaboration from an international risk team.
• A friendly, inclusive and people-focused culture.
• Professional development and long-term career progression.
• An agile working environment, with flexibility available.

About you

You will have experience in risk, compliance, legal or professional services, ideally with exposure to AML/CTF obligations and regulatory compliance.

For Officer level, you will bring approximately 3–5 years’ experience; for Manager level, 8+ years’ experience will be preferred. Qualifications in law, compliance or risk management are highly regarded, while ICA, ACAMS or equivalent accreditation will be advantageous.

You will be commercially minded, detail-oriented and confident communicating complex requirements clearly to a range of stakeholders.

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