Manager - Financial Crime

Company Description

Since 2002, KordaMentha has been entrusted with some of the region’s most complex and sensitive commercial situations. We are an advisory and investment firm at heart, helping corporations, financiers, lawyers, private investors and government clients to grow, protect and recover value.

But we are so much more than that.

Fiercely independent, strategically local, and with a bias for action to get things done, we focus on doing what is right by our clients, our people, and the wider community. Our diverse experience – from finance and real estate to law enforcement and the c-suite – enables us to make a difference for our clients across financial crime, forensic, performance improvement, real estate and restructuring.

We provide bold and impactful solutions delivering growth, certainty, and value. There is strength in difference. And we are different.

Job Description

KordaMentha's Financial Crime Advisory team is growing, and with the recent changes to AML regulations, we are poised for further expansion.

The Financial Crime Advisory team at KordaMentha is dedicated to providing expert advice and comprehensive solutions to manage financial crime risks and ensure regulatory compliance. The team specialises in anti-money laundering (AML), counter-terrorism financing (CTF), and sanctions regulations, leveraging their deep industry knowledge and practical approach to help clients navigate complex compliance landscapes. They offer a range of services including risk management, compliance reviews, and investigations into alleged breaches, ensuring businesses are well-equipped to protect themselves and the community against financial crimes.

We are seeking a number of skilled and experienced Managers to join our Financial Crime Advisory team, focusing on Anti-Money Laundering (AML) and Counter-Terrorism Financing (CTF). The successful candidate will play a critical role in managing and mitigating financial crime risks for our clients across a range of sectors, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements, and enhancing the overall effectiveness of their AML/CTF programs. The role requires both technical and operational experience working across design and operating effectiveness.

• Develop client proposals, and oversee the engagement including administrative support and management
• Leads and manages project teams and deliverables, ensuring timely delivery, quality outputs, and alignment with client goals and regulatory requirements.
• Preparing reports and presentations for clients, legal teams, boards, and regulatory bodies
• Ability to undertake enterprise-wide financial crime risk assessments and conduct independent reviews over AML/CTF programs.
• Undertake the financial crime controls design, implementation and testing.
• Delivery of tailored financial crime training to client
• Deliver outcomes and solve problems, not just develop advisory reports
• Acts as a primary point of contact for clients providing strategic advice and managing expectations.
• Having autonomy, working as part of teams across various industry sectors
• Provide advice, training, and coaching to junior team members on AML/CTF
• Contribute to thought leadership material where required

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Law, Commerce, Finance, Accounting, or a related discipline 
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in a financial crime role, with a focus on AML/CTF 
• Possesses a strong understanding of risk management within the AML context and the ability to apply technical knowledge to meet the specific needs of individual clients.
• Strong knowledge of AML/CTF regulatory requirements and compliance standards
• Preferred experience in advising clients on AML/CTF compliance and risk management 
• Excellent project management skills, including engagement leadership and client relationship building 
• Strong analytical and problem-solving and report writing skills
• Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills;
• As the team operates across Australia and New Zealand, a willingness to undertake domestic and international travel

Additional Information

At KordaMentha, we offer far more than just a job—we offer an opportunity to grow your career, expand your professional network, and make a tangible impact. As an integral part of our team, you'll collaborate closely with senior leaders in a firm that thrives on innovation and high-performance culture.

At KordaMentha, we believe there is strength in difference. Our entrepreneurial spirit expands the possibilities for action. We approach situations, challenges, and opportunities with optimism, curiosity, and diversity of thought. We seek novel solutions to problems and encourage unconventional and innovative approaches. 

Our team's diverse skillsets, backgrounds and experiences fuel KordaMentha's different mindset. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply, recognising that talent and potential extend beyond traditional qualifications. Our selection process values diverse perspectives and considers each applicant's unique strengths and capabilities.