Associate Director

Job Description Our Financial Crime Team assists organisations in reviewing and transforming their risk and compliance frameworks designed to prevent, detect, and deter money laundering, fraud, bribery, corruption, misconduct, and other financial crimes. We apply our experience in financial crime regulations, operations, data analytics, and technology to help organisations enhance their financial crime capability and deliver effective and efficient strategies, including: Transforming their financial crime functions by optimising existing processes and systems and adopting new technologies to detect and deter financial crime; Identifying, managing, and mitigating risks associated with financial crime; Reviewing and assessing compliance to support ongoing regulatory requirements. Key Responsibilities Work within a National team with extensive experience supporting organisations with financial crime risk, compliance, and transformation. Increase your profile by working with leading Australian organisations that play a vital role in preventing, detecting, and deterring criminal and illicit activity. Work across all parts of the financial crime framework, gaining insight into Know-Your-Customer (KYC)/Customer Due Diligence (CDD), transaction monitoring, customer screening, sanctions, and regulatory reporting (IFTIs, TTRs, SMRs). Manage the delivery of complex financial crime projects, leading teams with combined capabilities and managing stakeholder relationships. Drive the growth of the Financial Crime team by developing innovative offerings, building strategic relationships, and publishing thought leadership. Form and develop key sector relationships with clients and industry participants to share financial crime insights and sector knowledge. Provide and present expert advice to clients, enhancing the effectiveness of efforts to combat financial crime. Develop personally and professionally through KPMG’s development programs and externally accredited programs. Conduct detailed analysis of financial crime compliance policies, procedures, and data. Oversee drafting of reports and presentation material for senior client management, helping them understand and mitigate financial crime risks. Manage the development of financial crime proposals, understanding client requirements, strategic objectives, and preparing fit‑for‑purpose scopes. Key Experience and Qualifications Minimum 7 years’ experience in financial crime (AML/CTF or sanctions) within a large professional consulting environment, a financial institution, or a regulatory/law‑enforcement agency. Ability to discuss technical financial crime matters with specialists and to engage senior business executives in high‑level conversations. Positive reputation for delivering excellence in financial crime with a robust network of business contacts in Australia. Confidence in delivering high‑impact presentations and communications to a range of stakeholders. Proven track record of writing concise, high‑impact reports for business executives. Strong attention to detail and analytical skills to handle complex information. Experience working in and with the financial or regulated sector. Excellent written and oral communication, distilling complex issues into key messages for diverse audiences. Capability to develop project scopes, budgets, and timelines tailored to client objectives. Strong project‑management skills, balancing multiple projects simultaneously. Leadership, people, and stakeholder‑management capabilities; proven ability to lead teams to deliver large‑scale financial crime projects on time and within budget. Tertiary qualifications in law, international relations, consulting, financial crime risk management, or other relevant business‑related academic background. Additional Information KPMG is a professional services firm with global reach and deep sector experience, working with clients across diverse industries to solve complex challenges, drive change, and enable growth. KPMG values diversity of thought, background, and experience and promotes an inclusive, equitable culture. #J-18808-Ljbffr