Compliance Graduate M/F

Job description

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. This role safeguards the organisation against financial crime risk and ensures adherence to Australian prudential standards.

The role covers AML/CTF/KYC, sanctions, privacy, the Corporations Act, prudential standards and international laws. Responsibilities include transaction monitoring, sanctions screening, compliance control plans, policy and procedure 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.
• Perform Enhanced Due Diligence on high-risk clients, PEPs and complex ownership structures.
• Identify, assess and escalate suspicious matters in accordance with AUSTRAC reporting obligations.
• Maintain and update the Branch's AML/CTF Program.
• Prepare draft compliance opinion forms and check KYC documentation.
• Support regulatory projects, policy advice, compliance monitoring, testing and controls.
• Collaborate with regional and Head Office teams.
• Facilitate compliance training and track the closure of audit and regulatory recommendations.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in law, accounting, finance, business or a related field.
• 0–2 years of experience, with 1–2 years in compliance, financial crime or a regulatory role preferred.
• Understanding of Australian financial services laws.
• AML, KYC and sanctions knowledge is appreciated.
• Experience within a financial institution is appreciated.
• Microsoft Office skills, strong report writing and presentation skills.
• Analytical mindset, attention to detail, integrity, communication, ownership, collaboration and adaptability.
• English language proficiency.

Contract and location

Fixed-Term Contract based in Sydney, Australia. Starting date: 01/11/2026. Duration: 12. No management responsibilities.

About Crédit Agricole Corporate and Investment Bank

Crédit Agricole CIB is the corporate and investment bank of the Crédit Agricole group, supporting major companies and financial institutions in their development and project financing. The bank operates in a multicultural environment across more than 30 international locations and supports employee development, collaboration, innovation and inclusion.