AML Officer

We are a leading trading platform that is ambitiously expanding to the four corners of the globe. Our top-rated products have won prestigious industry awards for their cutting-edge technology and seamless client experience. We deliver only the best, so we are always in search of the best people to join our ever-growing talented team.

We're looking for an AML Officer to join CCAU's Compliance team in Melbourne. This is a hands-on role that sits at the heart of the company's day-to-day financial crime controls — covering alert review, customer due diligence, suspicious matter reporting, sanctions and PEP screening, and source-of-funds assessments across the CCAU client base.

You'll work closely with the AMLCO, first-line teams, and the broader group Compliance function to keep controls current and effective. That means reviewing existing procedures, running targeted testing and checks, and pushing through improvements where gaps exist. Australian AML law requires independent human judgment that automated systems can't replace — that's the core of what this role delivers.

Duties and Responsibilities

• 3–5 years of AML operations experience, or strong general compliance experience within a regulated financial services firm.
• Review AML transaction monitoring alerts, document outcomes, and escalate matters where suspicion is formed
• Draft Suspicious Matter Reports (SMRs) and other regulatory reports for AMLCO review and AUSTRAC lodgement within statutory timeframes
• Conduct customer due diligence (CDD), enhanced due diligence (EDD), and ongoing reviews on higher-risk clients
• Clear sanctions, PEP and adverse media screening hits with clear, documented rationale
• Assess source-of-funds and source-of-wealth documentation across a range of client profiles
• Contribute to CCAU's ML/TF risk assessment, policies, procedures and control testing
• Support the AMLCO during regulator engagement, internal audit, and independent review activities
• Maintain audit-quality records so every case decision can be defended to regulators and reviewers
• Provide guidance and training to first-line teams (CS, onboarding, payments) and act as an escalation point
• Apply human oversight over AI-assisted AML workflows, challenging outputs where the case warrants

 

Experience, Knowledge and Skills

• Operational AML or financial crime experience in a regulated financial services firm
• Working knowledge of Australian AML obligations, including the AML/CTF Act, AML/CTF Rules and relevant AUSTRAC guidance
• Experience drafting SMRs and applying the "reasonable grounds to suspect" test in practice
• Confidence working with transaction monitoring, sanctions screening and KYC platforms
• Sound judgement on source-of-funds and source-of-wealth documentation
• Clear written English suitable for regulator-facing case files and the confidence to defend a position

Nice to have

• ACAMS, ICA or equivalent AML qualification (or active study)
• Exposure to CFDs, derivatives, or other leveraged products
• Experience in a multi-entity or multi-jurisdiction group structure
• Familiarity with common onboarding, KYC and screening platforms

What Will You Get in Return?
• Competitive Salary: We believe great work deserves great pay! Your skills and talents will be rewarded with a salary that makes you feel valued and motivated.• Work-Life Harmony: Join a company that genuinely cares about you - because your life outside of work matters just as much as your time on the clock. #LI-Hybrid• Generous Time Off: Need a breather? Our annual leave policy lets you recharge and enjoy life outside of work without a worry.• Employee Referral Program: Love working here? Share the love! Bring your talented friends on board and get rewarded for growing our awesome team.• Comprehensive Health & Pension Benefits: From medical insurance to pension plans, we’ve got your back. Plus, location-specific benefits and perks!• Workation Wonderland: Live your digital nomad dreams with 30 extra days to work remotely from anywhere in the world (some restrictions apply). Adventure awaits!• Volunteer Days: Make a difference! Take two additional paid days each year to support causes you care about and give back to the community.
Be a key player at the forefront of the digital assets movement, propelling your career to new heights! Join a dynamic and rapidly expanding company that values and rewards talent, initiative, and creativity. Work alongside one of the most brilliant teams in the industry.

Health Insurance, Pension, Paid Time Off, Remote Work