AML Associate - Consulting

AML Associate (ECDD / KYC) - Consulting
Sydney | $90,000 - $110,000 + Super | Permanent

A specialist risk and compliance consulting firm is seeking an AML Associate to join its growing Financial Crime team. This is a hands-on role focused on Enhanced Customer Due Diligence (ECDD), Know Your Customer (KYC), and client on boarding reviews across a range of regulated industry clients.

The firm operates in a boutique, high-trust environment where consultants work closely with financial institutions, fintechs, and corporate clients to uplift AML/CTF frameworks and remediate high-risk customer populations. You'll be joining a lean team where quality of work and exposure to varied engagements is prioritised over volume-driven processing.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct end-to-end KYC and ECDD reviews for individual and corporate customers
• Perform risk assessments on high-risk clients, including PEPs, complex ownership structures, and offshore entities
• Review and validate customer on boarding files against AML/CTF requirements
• Identify gaps in customer due diligence and escalate complex cases to senior consultants
• Support remediation projects linked to legacy KYC backlogs
• Liaise with client stakeholders to clarify documentation and improve on boarding standards
• Contribute to ongoing improvements in AML policies, procedures, and controls
• Stay up to date with AUSTRAC guidance and broader AML/CTF regulatory changes

About You

• 3 years' experience in AML, KYC, ECDD, on boarding, or financial crime compliance
• Exposure to banking, consulting, fintech, or regulated financial services environments
• Strong understanding of AML/CTF requirements and customer due diligence processes
• Comfortable working through complex ownership structures and enhanced risk cases
• Detail-oriented with strong analytical and investigative skills
• Ability to manage multiple cases and deadlines in a structured environment
• Strong written communication skills for documentation and case notes

What's on Offer

• $90,000 - $110,000 + super (depending on experience)
• Exposure to a wide range of financial crime consulting projects
• Direct client interaction and fast development curve
• Small, collaborative team with strong leadership access
• Opportunity to move into senior consulting or AML advisory roles
• Hybrid working model (Sydney-based engagements)

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