AML Consultant at BDO Australia in Brisbane

AML Consultant

Location: Brisbane, Queensland

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Due to continued growth and evolving compliance requirements, we have an exciting opportunity for an AML Consultant to join the team to support the day-to-day delivery of our AML/CTF program.

Reporting to the Senior AML Consultant, you'll play a key role in personnel due diligence, customer due diligence and financial crime compliance activities, helping to strengthen BDO's risk and compliance framework.

Your key responsibilities

As an AML Consultant, you will:

• Conduct AML/CTF personnel due diligence, ongoing monitoring and periodic rescreening activities in line with the firm's AML/CTF Program.

• Review screening outcomes, identify potential risks or adverse findings and escalate matters where appropriate.

• Coordinate personnel screening schedules, monitor completion rates and follow up outstanding requirements.

• Partner with stakeholders across the business to support compliance with AML/CTF personnel due diligence obligations.

• Assist with regulatory enquiries, independent reviews and information requests relating to AML/CTF requirements.

• Support customer due diligence (CDD), enhanced due diligence (EDD), risk assessments and escalation processes.

• Assist with the development and continuous improvement of AML/CTF policies, procedures, controls and risk assessment methodologies.

• Support AML/CTF training and awareness initiatives to build understanding of financial crime risks and compliance obligations across the firm.

• Contribute to the operation and optimisation of the First AML platform and associated processes.

• Support the Senior AML Consultant in coordinating workflow, training and quality assurance activities across the offshore AML Administration team.

About you

You'll be a detail-oriented and proactive professional who enjoys working within a risk and compliance environment and is passionate about supporting strong governance outcomes.

In addition, you'll have:

• Previous experience and exposure within AML/CTF, compliance, risk management, client onboarding or a similar regulatory environment.

• An understanding of AML/CTF obligations, customer due diligence, beneficial ownership, sanctions screening, politically exposed persons (PEPs) and financial crime risk management.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to assess information, identify risks and make sound recommendations.

• Excellent attention to detail and a commitment to maintaining accuracy across large volumes of information and documentation.

• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines.

• Well-developed communication and stakeholder management skills with the ability to build effective working relationships across the firm.

• A collaborative mindset and willingness to contribute to the ongoing enhancement of AML/CTF processes and controls.

Why BDO?

Working for BDO you will be part of a growing and market leading professional services firm.

Our national and global footprint provides our people with opportunities to work on interesting client engagements, across diverse industry sectors and services.

Our open and collaborative culture ensures access to Partners and professional mentors, to guide and accelerate your professional career, across a wide array of career pathways.

We provide our people with various health and wellbeing, social, financial, and professional development benefits to help realise what’s possible.

Participate in fitness challenges or take advantage of exclusive discounts to corporate health insurance, gym memberships and wellness facilities via our BWell program. Access benefits such as travel perks, retail discounts, employee referral rewards, study, and professional development support.

Our leave options cater to the unique needs of our people; and include enhanced family support, cultural and religious leave, and options to purchase additional leave. You can also give back and get involved in community initiatives via our BCaring program.

With a strong focus on learning and growth, we provide on the job training and formal development programs to help you succeed in your role and develop your skills and experience.

Our culture is underpinned by our core values (One, Bold, Human, Heart and Strive).

We are proud to be recognised as an Inclusive Employer for 2025-2026 by Diversity Council of Australia and a 2024-2025 Employer of Choice for Gender Equality by the Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA).

BDO is committed to inclusive and accessible recruitment practices. If you require any reasonable adjustments to support your application or interview process, we encourage you to contact our Talent Acquisition team at recruitment@bdo.com.au