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About the Role

We are seeking a financial crime analyst to join our Australia & Asia Financial Crime Team. You will be a subject-matter expert and trusted adviser to the partnership and lawyers on financial crime compliance in respect of new business, including AML/CTF policies and procedures, client due diligence, risk assessments, and reputational risk advice.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and help manage the risks arising from the onboarding of new clients and matters.
• Complete detailed CDD research on clients using a variety of tools, including analysis of structure charts to understand ownership and control.
• Carry out operational activities supporting the Firm's AML/CTF regulatory obligations.
• Liaise with other New Business Intake teams to ensure an efficient process for practice groups.
• Assist with continuous improvement and operational uplift projects.

Requirements

• Experience in handling complex and confidential matters with total discretion.
• Excellent research and analytical skills.
• An innovative mindset, curious about AI and emerging technologies.

Skills

• Financial crime compliance
• AML/CTF policies and procedures
• Client & matter due diligence
• Risk assessments
• Reputational risk advice
• CDD research
• AI
• Emerging technologies

Location

• Sydney

Work Type

• Full time
• Permanent

Experience Level

• Subject-matter expert

Education Level

• Degree
• Qualified in CDD/Compliance
• Experience in Financial Crime environment in the regulated sector, or with a regulatory body or law enforcement

Benefits

• Holistic wellbeing fund
• Home office allowance

About the Company

• Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer is a world-leading global law firm committed to helping clients achieve their goals through exceptional client service and the pursuit of excellence.
• We are a fully integrated transatlantic and transpacific firm with an extensive footprint across the world’s largest markets, key financial centres, and major growth hubs.
• We are recognized leaders in demanding litigation, regulatory work, and complex transactions, particularly in energy, infrastructure, and resources.
• We are a global team of over 6,000 professionals across 26 offices, committed to high performance, collaboration, diversity, and digital innovation.
• We are client-centred, commercially driven, and renowned for our solution-focused expertise.
• We invest in personal and professional growth, offering opportunities for learning on the job, tailored learning, mentorship, and structured learning.
• We value wellbeing, with a strong emphasis on mental health and support.
• We are committed to attracting people from all backgrounds and creating a respectful and inclusive culture where everyone thrives.

Equal Opportunity

• We are committed to attracting people from all backgrounds and creating a respectful and inclusive culture where everyone thrives. We see this as essential to our success, including our ability to innovate and achieve sustained high performance. This is a key part of our Values—Human, Bold, and Outstanding.