Senior Compliance Manager – Financial Crime (AML/CTF/KYC) – …, City of Sydney

Our client is a leading Australian private credit and real estate investment manager with a strong track record across commercial real estate debt and alternative investments. The firm partners with wholesale and institutional investors, delivering tailored capital solutions within a strong risk‑led and entrepreneurial setting. We are exclusively engaged to identify a Senior Compliance Manager to lead its Financial Crime function across AML/CTF, KYC, sanctions and fraud risk. Key Responsibilities
- Own the Financial Crime Risk Management Framework, ensuring robust AML/CTF, sanctions and fraud controls aligned with AUSTRAC, the AML/CTF Act and FATCA/CRS
- Lead end‑to‑end financial crime controls across onboarding, monitoring and ongoing due diligence
- Oversee KYC/AML onboarding across complex structures, ensuring accuracy, consistency and compliance
- Approve EDD and AML/CTF risk assessments for high‑risk clients, including escalation management
- Lead and develop the KYC/AML team, driving performance, capability and accountability
- Ensure audit‑ready KYC records, periodic refreshes and timely escalation of material risks
- Own reporting, system integrity and continuous improvement across AML/CTF processes
- Act as SME across Risk, Legal and Distribution on governance and regulatory matters Ideal Background
- 8–10+ years’ experience in AML/CTF, KYC or financial crime within financial services (ideally funds/private capital)
- Strong knowledge of AML/CTF Act, FATCA/CRS, sanctions and AUSTRAC requirements
- Proven experience leading teams and managing complex or escalated regulatory issues
- Strong analytical skills with complex entity structures
- Proficient in CRM systems, Excel and compliance tools
- Degree in Law, Finance, Business or Risk Management desirable
- Professional qualifications (ACAMS/ICA) highly regarded This is a high‑impact opportunity to take ownership of financial crime capability within a growing alternative investment platform. Please apply in confidence to discuss further. #J-18808-Ljbffr Apply on Kit Job: kitjobau.com/job/3rssls