Client Intelligence Analyst

Client Intelligence Analyst – Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane HWLE Lawyers invites applications for the role of Client Intelligence Analyst across our offices in Sydney, Melbourne, and Brisbane. Step into a pivotal, brand‑new role at the heart of our client onboarding journey by helping HWLE address money laundering and terrorism financing risks by working directly with our Partners and the AML/CTF team. Suited to compliance and risk professionals, paralegals, internal auditors, or law or commerce graduates eager to emerge in this space. Generous leave policies including purchased, parental, performance reward leave and flexible work arrangements. About us HWLE is not your typical law firm. Our rapid rise to become the largest legal partnership in Australia shows that the differences are real. We deliver first‑class legal advice to our government and commercial clients in every state and territory across Australia. Firm wide, we have over 270 Partners and 1,700 people. The opportunity Reporting to our AML/CTF Compliance Officer (Partner, James Moore), the newly created Client Intelligence Analyst will conduct “Know Your Customer” (KYC) checks under the firm’s AML/CTF policies on existing and newly onboarded corporate, financial and property clients nationally. Responsibilities Review and interpret client information to build a clear picture of identity and risk. Analyse corporate and trust structures and associated directorships, shareholdings and beneficiary interests with precision. Check information against public databases. Leverage software to create reliable new checks. Flag concerns about identity and relationships to the relevant Relationship Partner. Engage with clients and key stakeholders to gather additional intelligence where needed. Maintain meticulous record keeping of KYC checks, analysis and decisions. Coaching and advising staff on KYC check requirements and strengthening firm‑wide awareness. Conduct due‑diligence investigations when risks and complexities arise. Support the centralised function with broader initiatives, contributing to the success of the client onboarding function. Qualifications Be detail‑oriented and thorough for client information and record keeping. Familiar with or have a keen interest to advance your career in AML and CTF. Practical experience in KYC checks is advantageous. Communicate with impact – comfortable raising concerns and advising colleagues on issues. Be tech‑savvy and confident using or picking up AML/CTF software systems and databases to verify information. Stay curious and proactive as we integrate this newly created centralised function into the firm. What we offer Unrivalled career pathways: Our 180‑day career forecasting sessions provide the platform to fast‑track your progression. Work‑Life Balance: We offer flexible work arrangements to support your work‑life balance. Great culture and a huge networking platform: Be part of a firm renowned for its friendly and down‑to‑earth culture. We also have sports clubs, social club and monthly firm‑wide drinks. Impact: Join a firm consistently ranked at the forefront of the Australian legal market, where your work is recognised nationally. How to apply To apply, please submit your CV via the ‘Apply’ function. Applicants must have full working rights in Australia to apply. HWLE also strongly encourages applications from the Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander community. HWLE strives to create an inclusive environment where our people want and feel comfortable to bring their entire selves to work. Varied perspectives contribute to our collective success, so whatever your background, we'd love to hear from you and encourage you to apply. If you have reasonable accessibility requirements that will enable you to participate equitably in our recruitment process, please reach out to Gabrielle Saunders for a confidential discussion. #J-18808-Ljbffr