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About the Role

BDO Australia is seeking a Senior Manager, AML/CTF to lead the ongoing delivery and enhancement of our Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorism Financing (AML/CTF) framework and compliance activities. This role will oversee the effective delivery and continuous enhancement of BDO's AML/CTF program, supporting risk-based assessments of clients and staff, maintaining robust controls, and acting as a key liaison with regulators.

Responsibilities

Manage compliance activities in line with the AML/CTF Act and associated regulatory obligations
Act as the primary liaison with AUSTRAC, overseeing regulatory engagements, reporting and regulatory enquiries
Engage and report to the Board, Executive Leadership Team, and governance forums on AML/CTF risks, obligations, regulatory developments, and program effectiveness
Partner with Service Line Quality Leaders and stakeholders to embed AML/CTF requirements, controls and processes across the firm, providing practical guidance on AML/CTF risks and obligations
Develop, implement, and maintain AML/CTF policies, procedures, and systems to support compliance and mitigate risk
Coach, mentor and support AML team members, developing capability through knowledge sharing and leadership.

Requirements

Demonstrated experience leading an AML/CTF program or framework
Strong knowledge of the AML/CTF Act and Rules
Experience communicating and reporting to AUSTRAC
Prior team leadership experience overseeing geographically dispersed teams
Familiarity with AML/CTF due diligence platforms (FirstAML highly regarded)
Strong analytical, communication and stakeholder engagement skills
Proven ability to influence, advise and report to Executive stakeholders.

Skills

AML/CTF
Risk Management
Regulatory Compliance
Stakeholder Engagement
Communication
Analytical Skills
Leadership
Mentoring
Policy Development
Process Improvement

Location

Australia

Work Type

Full-time

Experience Level

Senior Manager

Benefits

Health and wellbeing benefits
Social benefits
Financial benefits
Professional development benefits
Fitness challenges
Exclusive discounts to corporate health insurance
Gym memberships
Wellness facilities via BWell program
Travel perks
Retail discounts
Employee referral rewards
Study support
Professional development support
Enhanced family support
Cultural leave
Religious leave
Options to purchase additional leave
Community initiatives via BCaring program
On the job training
Formal development programs

About the Company

BDO is a global professional services firm connected to local markets.
Our people work together to provide specialist expertise, helping businesses achieve their goals.
We inspire others, to go further. We create together, to reach higher. We build trust, to lead purposefully.
Whether you're building your future or starting your career with us, you won’t do it alone.
From creating solutions for our clients to building careers for our people, we shape what matters, and that’s where you come in.
BDO’s Quality and Risk function underpins everything we do.
We are committed to embedding quality into our culture to protect our brand, reputation, and ability to deliver trusted professional services.
Our System of Quality Management (SOQM) provides a framework for continuous improvement, ensuring our services and deliverables meet professional standards and are appropriate in the circumstances.
Working for BDO you will be part of a growing and market leading professional services firm.
Our national and global footprint provides our people with opportunities to work on interesting client engagements, across diverse industry sectors and services.
Our open and collaborative culture ensures access to Partners and professional mentors, to guide and accelerate your professional career, across a wide array of career pathways.
Our culture is underpinned by our core values (One, Bold, Human, Heart and Strive).

Equal Opportunity

We are proud to be recognised as an Inclusive Employer for 2025-2026 by Diversity Council of Australia and a 2024-2025 Employer of Choice for Gender Equality by the Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA).
BDO is committed to inclusive and accessible recruitment practices. If you require any reasonable adjustments to support your application or interview process, we encourage you to contact our Talent Acquisition team at recruitment@bdo.com.au