Senior Manager – Anti-Money Laundering (AML) & Counter-Terrorism – Perth
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20 days left
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Date posted
September 24, 2026
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Closing date
October 24, 2026
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Location
Perth
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Experience
senior-level
Description
Role Overview & Position Context
Macquarie Group is seeking an experienced finance professional to join our Perth division as a Senior Manager – Anti-Money Laundering (AML) & Counter-Terrorism. In this pivotal position, you will drive analytical excellence, sound fiduciary stewardship, and innovative financial governance across the Australian wealth and banking ecosystem. Lead investigations into complex financial crime, sanctions evasion, transaction monitoring alerts, and AUSTRAC compliance.
Package: $198,000 – $236,000 + 11.5% Super
Employment: Full-Time Permanent
Experience: Senior / Lead Specialist
Key Responsibilities & Scope of Work
- Oversee suspicious matter reporting (SMR) and threshold transaction report (TTR) filings.
- Investigate high-risk correspondent banking relationships and beneficial ownership structures.
- Tune automated transaction monitoring rules and machine learning detection scenarios.
- Conduct periodic enterprise financial crime risk assessments across domestic and foreign operations.
- Act as the key subject matter liaison during AUSTRAC regulatory inquiries and independent audits.
Technical Competencies & Core Skills
Core Tools, Frameworks & Standards:
Required Qualifications & Background
- Bachelor or Master degree in Finance, Economics, Commerce, Actuarial Studies, Accounting, or a related discipline.
- Relevant professional accreditations highly regarded (CFA, CA/CPA, FIAA, or FINSIA fellowship).
- Demonstrated professional track record within Tier 1 Australian banks, institutional asset managers, or professional advisory firms.
- In-depth understanding of the Australian regulatory environment (APRA, ASIC, AUSTRAC) and relevant corporate standards.
- Full unrestricted working rights in Australia.
Remuneration, Benefits & Culture
- Competitive executive remuneration package ($198,000 – $236,000 base + 11.5% statutory superannuation).
- Substantial annual short-term incentive (STI) performance bonus structures.
- Flexible hybrid work environment supporting balanced work-life arrangements.
- Extensive corporate benefits, staff banking discounts, health insurance subsidies, and paid parental leave.
- Structured executive career development pathways and support for continuous education.
Work Rights & Compliance: Applicants must hold full working rights in Australia (Australian Citizenship, Permanent Residency, or an eligible unrestricted working visa). Relevant background checks, national police clearances, and qualification verification will be conducted prior to appointment.
