AML/CTF Compliance Team Leader

About the role

Clayton Utz is looking for an experienced AML/CTF Compliance Team Leader to join its National Risk & Compliance team in Sydney. You will lead a team of AML/CTF Compliance Analysts and work closely with the AML/CTF Compliance Officer to help the firm meet its regulatory obligations. The role suits an experienced compliance professional ready to take the next step in their career.

Key responsibilities

• Lead and manage a team of AML/CTF Compliance Analysts, overseeing workflows, allocating tasks and setting priorities, and supporting their performance and development.
• Guide the team on identifying and escalating potential risks and run training to build a strong culture of compliance awareness.
• Manage and triage client due diligence requests, including enhanced due diligence, and oversee ongoing monitoring of client relationships and transactions.
• Assist the AML/CTF Compliance Officer in improving the firm's AML/CTF program, policies, procedures and controls.
• Act as subject matter expert and first point of contact for stakeholders on the application of and compliance with the AML/CTF program.
• Conduct controls, quality assurance and monitoring of AML/CTF processes, maintain accurate registers and records, and report to senior management and AUSTRAC.
• Stay up to date with AML/CTF legislation and regulatory requirements.

Required profile

• Tertiary qualification in law, business, finance or a related field.
• At least 5 years' experience in an AML/CTF compliance role, ideally within a law firm or professional services environment.
• Experience leading a team, including managing workloads, timeframes, priorities and people matters.

Required skills

• Practical experience with client due diligence, ongoing monitoring and quality assurance.
• Solid understanding of AUSTRAC requirements and AML/CTF legislation.
• Strong analytical, critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to handle sensitive information discreetly.

What we offer

• Up to 26 weeks' paid parental leave with flexibility over two years, plus paid superannuation.
• Option to purchase up to 4 weeks of additional leave each year.
• Health and wellbeing initiatives, including lifestyle and gym membership discounts through a partnership with AIA Vitality.
• Flexible work arrangements can be discussed with the recruiter.

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