Sydney 
Asset Management 
Permanent We’re working with a leading institutional financial services firm in Sydney that is seeking a Senior AML/Compliance Officer to join their growing team. This is a full-time permanent role with a broad operational and compliance remit, offering direct exposure to senior leadership and high-value institutional clients.
This position is central to the firm’s operations, covering client onboarding, AML/KYC compliance, deal processing and settlements, as well as enhancing and automating operational systems. It is a hands-on, collaborative role where you’ll work closely with senior stakeholders across the business, gaining visibility and impact.
Position Summary
You will act as the firm’s AML/Compliance Officer, ensuring adherence to all AML/CTF obligations, while driving improvements across onboarding and operational workflows. The role will also involve settlement support, reconciliation, and project-based initiatives such as process automation and risk management enhancements.
Key Responsibilities:
- Oversee AML/CTF compliance requirements and client onboarding.
- Manage KYC workflows, Salesforce data entry, and liaise with banks and counterparties.
- Support Austraclear settlements, reconciliations, and custodian relationships.
- Maintain compliance and operations documentation (KYC, AML, trade support).
- Lead projects to improve processes, automate forms, and introduce AI efficiencies.
- Collaborate with internal teams, including the dealing desk, to streamline client onboarding and settlement.
- Contribute to the firm’s ISO 27001 certification through proactive compliance and risk management.
Ideal Candidate:
- 5+ years’ experience in operations, compliance, or onboarding within financial markets.
- Strong knowledge of AML/CTF frameworks and financial institution onboarding.
- Familiarity with Austraclear, custodians, and bond settlements.
- Experience with ALERT, CTM, Salesforce and advanced Excel.
- Tertiary qualifications in Finance, Business, Law or related field (desirable).
- Personable, solutions-driven, and comfortable in a lean, collaborative environment.
This is a fantastic opportunity for an operations or compliance professional to take ownership of a critical role within a respected institutional firm at the heart of Australian financial markets.