Compliance Analyst M/F

The Compliance Analyst supports the Head of Compliance/Local Compliance Officer in executing the Branch's compliance framework, with a primary focus on Anti-Money Laundering (AML), Countering the Financing of Terrorism (CFT), and Know Your Client (KYC) obligations.

The role supports activities across AML/CTF/KYC, sanctions, privacy, the Corporations Act, prudential standards and international laws. Responsibilities include transaction monitoring, sanctions screening, compliance control plans, policy advice and regulatory project management.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor and assess AML/CFT typologies and red flags.
• Provide AML/CFT compliance opinions on higher-risk files, transactions and business activities.
• Review, investigate and process transaction-monitoring alerts generated by Fircosoft.
• Conduct searches using Factiva Dow Jones and Worldcheck.
• Conduct Enhanced Due Diligence on high-risk clients, politically exposed persons and complex ownership structures.
• Identify, assess and escalate suspicious matters in accordance with AUSTRAC reporting obligations, including Suspicious Matter Reports and Threshold Transaction Reports.
• Assist in maintaining and updating the Branch's AML/CTF Program.
• Prepare draft compliance opinion forms and check KYC documentation for consistency.
• Support regulatory projects, including reporting, timeline management and meeting governance.
• Provide policy, procedure and compliance advice to business lines and support functions.
• Collaborate with regional and Head Office teams across the APAC region.
• Complete reports and submissions to Australian regulators where required.
• Facilitate training to promote a business-oriented compliance culture.
• Track and close internal audit and regulatory observations and recommendations.
• Perform compliance monitoring, testing and controls.

Experience and Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in law, accounting, finance, business or a related field.
• 0–2 years of experience, with 1–2 years preferred in compliance, financial crime or a regulatory role.
• Understanding of Australian financial services laws.
• AML, KYC and sanctions knowledge is appreciated.
• Experience within a financial institution is appreciated.
• English language proficiency.

Skills

• Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Report writing and presentation skills.
• Analytical mindset and attention to detail.
• Integrity, ethical judgement, communication, ownership and accountability.
• Ability to work independently and collaborate across local, regional and global teams.

Contract Details

• Fixed-term contract.
• Location: Sydney, Australia.
• Starting date: 1 November 2026.
• Duration: 12 months.
• Management position: No.

Crédit Agricole CIB embraces diversity and encourages applications from people with disability. The company is committed to providing reasonable adjustments and a positive, barrier-free recruitment process.