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Data di Pubblicazione
10-Dec-2025
ID requisizione
2117
Località
Australia
Regione
Asia
Stato/Provincia/Città
Sydney
Località Aggiuntive
Brisbane, Melbourne
Tipo di Località
Hybrid
Unità di lavoro
Business Professionals
Funzioni
Operations
Tempo pieno/part-time
Full time

Descrizione & Requisiti

Think Opportunity, Think Baker McKenzie!


We have an exciting opportunity for an AML/CTF Manager (Anti-Money Laundering/Counter-Terrorist Financing), to join our Internal Risk and Compliance team in Sydney, Melbourne or Brisbane. This is an exciting opportunity for the role-holder to lead the operational implementation of Baker McKenzie’s AML/CTF Program, ensuring compliance with the Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorism Financing Act 2006 (Cth) and the 2025 AML/CTF Rules. This role is critical as the legal profession transitions into Tranche 2 of the AML regime, with new obligations commencing from July 2026.

The individual will work closely with Baker McKenzie’s global AML Compliance Service team (based overseas), our AML/CTF Compliance Officer, Risk & Compliance Special Counsel, legal teams, and firm leadership to embed AML/CTF controls into client workflows, manage risk-based processes, and ensure the firm’s readiness for independent evaluations.


Main responsibilities

  • Serve as a key advisor on AML/CTF matters, including queries regarding third-party payers and billing requirements; and
  • Identify issues and trends and monitor the market and regulatory environment to ensure the firm’s AML/CTF practices remain current and responsive.

Client Due Diligence & Risk Management

  • Conduct initial and ongoing CDD, including identity verification, beneficial ownership checks, and source of funds/wealth analysis, supplementing the work performed by the firm’s global AML Compliance Service team.
  • Facilitate communication and problem-solving between Partners and secretaries in Australia and the AML Compliance Service team.
  • Perform enhanced due diligence (EDD) for high-risk clients, including politically exposed persons (PEPs) and complex structures.
  • Maintain AML/CTF risk assessments and update them in response to regulatory changes or internal reviews.
  • Monitor client transactions for red flags and escalate suspicious activity in accordance with AUSTRAC guidelines.
  • Coordinate personnel due diligence.

Operational Oversight

  • Manage Australian aspects of AML workflows across matter intake, onboarding, and ongoing monitoring.
  • Maintain secure and auditable AML/CTF records, including client verification documents and internal registers.
  • Assist in drafting and submitting Suspicious Matter Reports (SMRs).
  • Prepare internal AML/CTF reports for the Management Committee and governing body.

Program Development & Evaluation

  • Support the development and continuous improvement of the firm’s AML/CTF Program.
  • Coordinate independent evaluations every three years and implement recommendations.
  • Assist in preparing the firm’s annual compliance report to AUSTRAC.
  • Monitor regulatory developments and industry trends to ensure the AML/CTF Program remains current and effective.

Training & Awareness

  • Monitor third-party AML/CTF e-learning course.
  • Deliver supplemental AML/CTF training to legal and support staff, tailored to designated services and risk profiles.
  • Track e-learning and supplemental training completion and report on compliance metrics.
  • Promote a culture of compliance and ethical conduct across the Firm.

Technology & Innovation

  • Collaborate with IT and compliance teams to implement AML technology solutions (e.g., digital ID verification, automated risk scoring).
  • Identify opportunities to streamline AML processes and improve operational efficiency.


About you

You will have:

  • A bachelor’s degree in Law, Business, Finance, Risk Management, or a related field;
  • good experience in AML/CTF or KYC compliance, preferably in legal, financial services, or consulting;
  • strong knowledge of the AML/CTF Act, 2025 Rules, and AUSTRAC reporting obligations;
  • experience with onboarding, CDD/EDD, transaction monitoring, and SMR preparation;
  • familiarity with legal privilege and confidentiality in a law firm context;
  • excellent analytical, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills;
  • ability to manage competing priorities and work independently; and
  • proficiency with AML platforms and tools (e.g., digital ID verification platforms like Equifax, LexisNexis, or GBG; workflow systems like Intapp or iManage).

Chi siamo

About Baker McKenzie


At Baker McKenzie, we are different in the way we think, work and behave. The first local, truly global law firm in Australia, we commenced operations in Sydney in 1964, in Melbourne in 1982 and in Brisbane in 2014. With our breadth of experience in the local market and global connectivity, we are the law firm of choice for Australian and multinational companies. We have 6,500 lawyers globally who work seamlessly together – across practice groups, sectors and markets – to provide our clients with the connected perspectives, integrated solutions and seamless guidance they need to succeed in an increasingly interconnected global market. 

Baker McKenzie Australia can offer you access to complex, market-leading matters working with some of the world's best legal minds – people who know the law and who understand business. We have an unrivalled ability to provide training and secondment opportunities across our global network. Locally, we have an inclusive culture of learning, coaching and opportunity where you will work as part of teams on matters that often cross borders. We value people who think ahead and get noticed.

At Baker McKenzie, our flat structure means you will have direct exposure to our clients, responsibility for meaningful involvement across a broad range of matters, and opportunities for progression. You will also regularly work with our extensive network of global colleagues and clients. 

Informazioni Aggiuntive

Our benefits 

  • Financial: competitive remuneration package, generous bonus scheme, salary continuance insurance, life insurance, salary sacrifice options, employee discounts, referral rewards, and travel insurance for you and your immediate family.
  • Learning & development opportunities: client and international office secondments, and regional and global development programs.
  • Flexibility: hybrid and flexible working arrangements to balance your work and lifestyle.
  • Leave: 26 weeks' paid parental leave for parents/carers (with no minimum service) with access to an external coaching service, ability to purchase additional annual leave, flexible public holidays and volunteer leave.
  • Health & wellbeing programs: Employee Assistance Program including confidential counselling and wellbeing and financial coaching for you and your immediate family, flu vaccinations and discounted health insurance.

 

Inclusion, Diversity & Equity

Baker McKenzie is committed to providing a diverse, inclusive and equitable culture for all its employees, with equal opportunity for all to progress and have a meaningful career with our Firm. As part of our inclusive culture, we welcome applications from people of all genders (including if you identify as transgender or gender diverse), sexual orientations, abilities, cultural backgrounds, as well as First Nations peoples and people with caring responsibilities, neurodivergent lived experiences and disabilities. We want all applicants to be given the best possible opportunity to succeed in our recruitment processes, so invite you to let us know of any reasonable adjustments you require to equitably participate in our recruitment processes or in performing the requirements of a role at Baker McKenzie. 
We appreciate that everyone's needs are different. Please contact us so that we can work with you to best support you in our recruitment processes. We are happy to share accommodations we've made in the past and are keen to work with you personally, to set you up for success.

 

Apply today!

 

If you are interested, we would love to hear from you! Please click "Apply".  

If you would like to find out more or have a confidential chat, please contact me by email on apolonia.mendel@bakermckenzie.com or by phone on +61 481 462 750.