About this role Grant Thornton Risk Consulting division has experienced significant growth and with the recent change to AML regulations we are looking for motivated Melbourne based Senior Associates with AML or risk related experience who will share our passion for client service and value a positive work culture.

Be part of our Anti-Money Laundering (“AML”) team within the Melbourne Risk Consulting Division that specialises in delivering high-quality advisory services to reporting entities. Our team is looking for Senior Associates with AML skills in industry or professional services or risk and compliance experience in professional services with a desire to use their skills to learn and develop a specialisation in AML.  

Key responsibilities The key responsibilities of this role include:

• Delivering internal audit services with a focus on AML compliance to clients, under the oversight and guidance of a manager.
• To develop a sound knowledge of the implementation of and compliance with the AML regulations in Australia including understanding developments in AML regulations, regulatory activities and compliance approaches
• Assessing clients’ internal control environments, particularly in relation to AML, and utilising specialist knowledge to deliver engagement outcomes.
• Developing engagement plans & approaches to support the delivery of the AML services and to provide opportunities to add value.
• Conducing on-site audits with a focus on AML compliance, managing client interactions, and overseeing junior resources and coaching junior staff.
• Working with managers to develop high quality internal audit reports and engagement deliverables, with a strong emphasis on AML findings.
• Contributing to commercial problem solving through analysis, critical thinking, and logical reasoning.
• Presenting audit findings to clients and internal stakeholders to influence decision-making.
• Managing engagement financials including budget monitoring and flagging potential overruns.

Skills & experience Ideally you will have worked in professional services or within financial services and have a strong understanding of AML regulations and their application. The successful candidate will have:

• Minimum 3 years of internal audit, AML or risk experience delivering AML/risk /internal audit engagements in a professional services environment or being part of an AML team within a financial services organisation.
• Tertiary level qualification or equivalent. Anti-money laundering certification would be highly regarded.
• Strong team working skills, with experience in supervising and developing junior staff.
• Well-developed listening and questioning techniques, supported by strong analytical skills and organisational activities.
• Ability to engage with clients and diverse stakeholder groups across all levels of a client’s businesses.
• Organised, efficient, and have a high attention to detail to deliver meaningful outcomes.
• Strong report writing ability
• Strong problem solving and analytical skills.
• Curious, keen to learn from others and have a continuous improvement mindset.