AML Officer

Pay a vital role in protecting the integrity of Christian Finance, helping to safeguard our clients, uphold regulatory standards, and support our mission of serving communities with excellence and trust....

Join a purpose driven financial services organisation making a real difference.

• Full Time
• 12 month fixed term contract role
  

Are you curious by nature, detail-focused and passionate about protecting organisations from financial crime? Join Christian Finance as an AML Officer and become part of a collaborative Quality Assurance team dedicated to maintaining the highest standards of integrity, compliance and client trust. This is an opportunity to build your compliance career while contributing to an organisation that balances regulatory excellence with a genuine commitment to serving people and communities.

ABOUT CHRISTIAN FINANCE

Christian Finance is a growing Australian financial services organisation committed to serving our clients with integrity, excellence and care. With over $700 million in assets, we are a well established, purpose driven organisation committed to our purpose to enable Christian ministry to thrive through ethical financial stewardship.

We are looking for an AML Officer with a sharp eye for detail, a naturally inquisitive mind and a passion for doing what’s right. Join our Quality Assurance team, you ‘ll play a vital role in protecting the integrity of Christian Finance, helping to safeguard our clients, uphold regulatory standards, and support our mission of serving communities with excellence and trust.

We offer:

• Meaningful work in a purposed driven organisation that supports churches and Christian Ministries
• A collaborative, and supportive team environment
• A flexible and supportive working environment
• A matching gifts program
• Volunteer leave
• Competitive remuneration

ABOUT THE ROLE

As our AML Officer, you will be responsible for reviewing transaction monitoring alerts, investigating unusual activity, gathering accurate records in accordance with AML/CTF obligations and internal policies.

You will work closely with our AML/CTF Compliance Officer as key business stakeholders to identify assess and appropriately escalate potential financial crime risks while contributing to a strong culture of compliance across Christian Finance.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

In this role you will:

• Review and assess transaction monitoring alerts within agreed service standards
• Investigate unusual or unexplained client activity
• Conduct information gathering and follow up with internal stakeholders
• Prepare and maintain comprehensive records of alert reviews and outcomes.
• Escalate suspicious or high-risk activity in accordance with regulatory requirements.
• Support enhanced customer due diligence and compliance review activities
• Assist with ongoing improvement of AML/CTF processes and controls
• Maintain confidentiality and comply with privacy and information security obligations
• Provide occasional, as required administration support. Including meeting coordination, catering arrangements, office supplies and event assistance.

WHAT YOU WILL BRING:

We are looking for someone who combines strong analytical capability with excellent attention to details and a proactive, customer focused approach.

You will ideally have:

• Experience in AML/CTF, compliance, quality assurance, risk management, banking operations or financial services.
• Understanding of AML/CTF obligations. Transaction monitoring and customer due diligence processes.
• Strong investigative and problem-solving skills
• Excellent written communication and record keeping capabilities.
• The ability to analyse information, identify anomalies and exercise sound judgement.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities.
• A collaborative approach and willingness to support a range of business activities.
• Experience using banking, CRM, compliance or case management systems

Relevant qualifications or training in AML/CTF, compliance, finance crime, banking or risk management will be highly regarded.

Christian Finance requires staff who are aligned with our Christian mission and who understand the role of churches and ministries in the community. The successful applicant will hold a strong Christian faith and be an active member of a Christian church

* This role is a fulltime fixed term contract role with the possibility of extension

TO APPLY:

For a copy of the Position Description or for more information about the role, please contact Carly Smith on 1300 650 542