AML Investigator
A leading global financial institution is seeking a dedicated Anti-Money Laundering Investigator to join their Sydney CBD team. We are looking to hire the following candidate profiles: * AML Investigation analyst * Transaction Monitoring Analyst * Quality Control / Quality Assurance Leads
What you'll do:
- Conduct end-to-end investigations into suspicious or unusual customer activity, analysing profiles, transactions, source of funds/wealth, counterparties and jurisdictions.
- Identify money laundering and broader financial crime risks, including emerging typologies and threats.
- Support the bank’s financial crime remediation programme through reviews of historical and higher-risk activity.
- Prepare clear, evidence-based investigation reports, recommendations and suspicious activity escalations.
- Maintain comprehensive case records and ensure decisions are appropriately documented and supported by evidence.
- Identify control weaknesses, data gaps and recurring issues, escalating these through appropriate governance channels.
- Collaborate with KYC, Transaction Monitoring, Compliance, Sanctions, Fraud, Legal and other stakeholders to support effective investigations.
What you bring:
- Proven AML/financial crime investigation experience within a bank or regulated financial institution.
- Strong knowledge of AML/CTF, KYC and broader financial crime risk frameworks.
- Strong analytical and investigative skills, with experience assessing complex transactions and customer behaviour.
- Excellent written communication and ability to produce clear, evidence-based investigative narratives.
- Strong attention to detail and sound risk-based judgement.
- Experience in remediation or enhanced review environments is highly desirable.
- Ability to manage high-volume, time-sensitive investigations effectively.
What's next:
If you are ready to take your expertise in anti-money laundering investigations to new heights within a supportive team environment, this is your chance!
Apply today by clicking on the link provided—your next rewarding career move awaits.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples are encouraged to apply.
To apply please click apply or call Cole Morgan on 02 8289 3151 for a confidential discussion.
About the job
Contract Type: Contract
Specialism: Banking & Financial Services
Focus: Compliance
Industry: Banking
Salary: AUD35 - AUD50 per hour + + Super
Workplace Type: Hybrid
Experience Level: Entry Level
Location: Sydney CBD
CONTRACTORJob Reference: IQMA1U-8180F396
Date posted: 20 August 2026
Consultant: Cole Morgan
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