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 Managers 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 Managers 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:

• Managing the delivery of a range of internal audit services with a focus on AML services to reporting entities under the AML legislation, including risk assessments, gap analysis and independent reviews
• Developing a strong understanding of the implementation of and compliance with the AML regulations in Australia including being at the forefront of developments in AML regulations, regulatory activities and compliance approaches
• Creating comprehensive audit programs specifically tailored to assess AML risks and controls within the organisation
• Designing and executing detailed AML compliance testing procedures to evaluate the effectiveness of internal controls and adherence to regulatory requirements
• Ensuring that audit programs are updated as required to reflect changes in AML regulations
• Being involved in internal initiatives within the AML and wider Risk Consulting division such as people leadership, learning & development or quality & excellence. Contribute to thought-leadership material where the opportunities arise.
• Managing and mentoring team members to continually develop the team’s skills and experience.
• Providing detailed audit reporting and communication to key client stakeholders including senior executives.
• Financial management of AML audit projects including budgeting, project metrics and billing responsibilities
• Working closely with internal teams, as well as clients to identify business development opportunities that will add value to our client’s business.

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 5 years of internal audit, AML or risk experience, managing the delivery of AML and risk 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.
• Experience in managing and mentoring team members to continually develop the team’s skills and experience.
• Have a collaborative and consultative approach to working with diverse stakeholders with a proven ability to build effective relationships with key stakeholders either at clients or within their organisation.
• Effective communicator (both written and verbal), with proven ability to communicate complex issues and solutions to a broad range of stakeholders.
• An ability to build successful relationships with a positive attitude to challenges and the agility to multitask effectively across competing priorities.
• Organised, efficient, and have a high attention to detail to deliver meaningful outcomes.
• Strong problem solving and analytical skills.
• Curious, keen to learn from others and have a continuous improvement mindset.
• Self-motivated and enjoys getting things done!