Senior Financial Crime Adviser, Advisory

JOB DESCRIPTION At Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer, 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 many are incredibly longstanding. And we enjoy breaking new ground, as we have for over 100 years. We are where you need us to be. We are in the world's largest markets, key financial centres and major growth hubs. Our international footprint is extensive and committed. We are at our best tackling complexity and navigating change. We work alongside you on demanding contentious matters, 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, ESG, infrastructure and resources. And we're focused on areas of growth that affect every business across the world, including technology and digitalisation. 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. Your goals. Our ambition. The Opportunity We are seeking a Senior Financial Crime Adviser to join our Australia & Asia Financial Crime Team in our Sydney office. If you have 4+ years’ experience in Financial Crime, this role could be your next step. We are looking for ambitious forward-thinkers looking to join an industry leading team and build a long-term career. Key responsibilities Develop and implement financial crime policies, systems, procedures and controls. Monitor regulatory changes and support policy updates. Conduct risk assessments and track remediation progress. Provide expert advice to practice groups and business units on financial crime compliance. Support management of financial crime risks for new business and client onboarding. Act as escalation point for unusual activity reports and complex referrals. Support investigation and resolution of financial crime incidents, including post-incident policy reviews and lessons learnt. Promote a culture of compliance and ethical conduct. Support responses to regulatory enquiries, audits and surveys. Qualifications A bachelor's degree in law, finance or business administration. Relevant processional certification from ACAMS, ICA or others. A minimum of 4 years’ experience in financial crime, preferably in legal, banking or professional services. Demonstrated technical expertise in financial crime legislation, including AML / CTF regulations and economic and trade sanctions. Excellent research and analytical skills. Strong commercial awareness and understanding of risk implications. Ability to prioritise workload and manage multiple tasks simultaneously. Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy. Capable of working autonomously in a fast-paced environment. Outstanding verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills. Comfortable working under pressure and meeting deadlines. The team The Financial Crime team forms part of the New Business Intake and Enterprise Risk ("NBI & ER") function and is well- established globally. It is embarking on an exciting journey to set up to align with the anticipated new regulations being introduced in Australia, and to align with shifting markets globally. The Australian team is primarily based in Sydney and Melbourne, and we work closely with our global colleagues in the UK and Asia. 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 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. The HSF Kramer Recruitment team is directly managing this vacancy. We will contact our preferred agency partners should we require additional assistance. Thank you. 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr