Financial Crime Analyst

Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer is a world-leading global law firm, where our ambition is to help you achieve your goals.

Exceptional client service and the pursuit of excellence are at our core. We invest in and care about our client relationships, which is why so many are longstanding. We enjoy breaking new ground, as we have for over 170 years.

As a fully integrated transatlantic and transpacific firm, we are where you need us to be. Our footprint is extensive and committed across the world’s largest markets, key financial centres and major growth hubs.

At our best tackling complexity and navigating change, we work alongside you on demanding litigation, exacting regulatory work and complex public and private market transactions. We are recognised as leading in these areas.

We are immersed in the sectors and challenges that impact you. We are recognised as standing apart in energy, infrastructure and resources. And we’re focused on areas of growth that affect every business across the world.

All of this is achieved by supporting the growth of our people, who help us deliver on our ambition – which is to help you achieve yours.

Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer: Your goals. Our ambition

The Opportunity

We are seeking a financial crime analyst to join our Australia & Asia Financial Crime Team.

You will be a subject-matter expert and trusted adviser to the partnership and lawyers on financial crime compliance in respect of new business. This includes the application of the firm's AML/CTF policies and procedures concerning client & matter due diligence, risk assessments, complex and/or high-risk queries/ approvals for new business and reputational risk advice.

What you’ll do

• Liaise with the practice groups and clients (where necessary) to:

• Analyse and help manage the risks arising from the on boarding of new clients and matters.

• Complete detailed CDD research on clients using a variety of different tools, including the analysis of structure charts and other materials to fully understand the ownership and control structure of the client.

• Carry a range of operational activities that support the Firm in meeting its AML / CTF regulatory obligations.

• Liaise with the other New Business Intake teams to ensure a joined up and efficient process for the practice groups.

• Assist with continuous improvement and operational uplift projects.

What you’ll bring

• Candidates should have a degree and/or be qualified in either CDD/Compliance or have worked in a Financial Crime environment in the regulated sector, or with a regulatory body or law enforcement.

• Experience in handling complex and confidential matters, with total discretion.

• Excellent research and analytical skills.

• An innovative mindset, curious about AI and emerging technologies.

What you can expect from us

• We’re a world leading international law firm with a global team of over 6,000 professionals across 26 offices. As the market leader in Australia, we are committed to high performance, collaboration, diversity and digital innovation. We are client-centred, commercially driven, and renowned for our solution-focused expertise. We will align your growth with our ambitions.

• We make your personal and professional growth our business. And as part of the team, our ambition is yours too. Wherever you are in your career: grow and help the firm grow with you.

• We will provide opportunities to learn on the job as well as a mix of learning opportunities tailored to you. Daily experiences, supportive challenges, team collaboration, mentors, and structured learning opportunities help you to expand your knowledge and reach your goals.

• We value your wellbeing, both at home and work and we place a strong emphasis on mental health. If you need support, you’ll have it and we’ll empower you to harness your personal strengths, navigate uncertainty, embrace opportunities, and effectively manage things within your control.

• For more benefits on offer such as our holistic wellbeing fund or home office allowance please click here.

• Join us to be part of a human, bold and outstanding team at Australia’s market leading law firm.

We are committed to attracting people from all backgrounds and creating a respectful and inclusive culture where everyone thrives. We see this as essential to our success, including our ability to innovate and achieve sustained high performance. This is a key part of our Values—Human, Bold, and Outstanding.

Team

General Counsel and Risk

Working Pattern

Full time

Location

Sydney

Contract type

Permanent Contract

Diversity & Inclusion

We are committed to attracting people from all backgrounds and creating a respectful and inclusive culture where everyone thrives. We see this as essential to our success, including our ability to innovate and achieve sustained high performance. This is a key part of our Values—Human, Bold, and Outstanding.