Who are we?
We have deep roots in Australia spanning almost 200 years and acknowledge Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the traditional owners and custodians of these lands and waters.
We help our clients manage their risk and enable their growth. Our full-service offering combines un-matched top tier local capability complemented with an international platform.
Role Detail
Our Global Business Acceptance Team (GBAT) is growing as our AML/CTF and Financial Crime responsibilities expand, and as we embark on a Strategic Program to optimise the firm’s governance, global business acceptance and engagement risk & compliance policies, processes, systems and controls (governance framework). Several initial hires have already joined, and we are now ready for an additional Senior Analyst to strengthen this strategic team.
Reporting to the Brisbane based Head of Financial Crime, you will play a key role in preventing, detecting, and mitigating financial crimes within the Firm, ensuring the Firm’s compliance with Anti-Money Laundering (AML) and Counter-Terrorism Financing (CTF) regulations.
Offering a balanced approach to WFH, this role will lead client and matter risk assessments and due diligence as part of the Firm’s New Business Intake (NBI) and throughout the client lifecycle. Additionally, you will advise on managing financial crime, regulatory, and reputational risks and requirements, including but not limited to employee, procurement, and broader operational compliance.
The role involves close collaboration with compliance, legal, and practice teams to address financial crime risks and regulatory issues. You will also investigate potential financial crimes such as money laundering, fraud, and bribery, while providing expertise to enhance the Firm’s global NBI systems and financial crime compliance framework.
About You
You will be logical by nature, and pragmatic by approach. You will align to our guiding principles of betterment, quality and clarity and be excited about the opportunity to contribute. Working collaboratively with the Head of Financial Crime you will be valued, respected and included.
With an excellence without arrogance approach, you will need:
Next Steps
Please click ‘Apply Now’ to apply online with your cover letter summarising why you’re applying and your resume to support your experience.
Applications close COB Monday 2nd February 2026.
If you have any questions or need any further information, please don’t hesitate to reach out to Bridget on 02) 9296 3563.
If you are not an Australian citizen or permanent resident, you must hold all visas and other approvals necessary for you to work for the firm in Australia.
Why work with us?
We promote a collaborative culture where people feel respected, valued and supported both personally and professionally, and where diversity and inclusion also play an important role in enhancing our knowledge, driving innovative solutions for our clients and creating positive social impact.
We live by our Principles, and strive for mastery in all that we do. We take pride in the high quality work we deliver. Working with colleagues and clients who are leaders in their fields, means the ability to explore new paths to progress with continual learning and development, career and leadership opportunities.
As part of the KWM community you’ll have access to a suite of wellbeing initiatives, benefits, policies and processes, to enable you to achieve your career goals.
At KWM, we’ll provide you with the platform to Learn, Master, Lead.