Associate Director - Financial Crime

Company Description

Since 2002, KordaMentha has been entrusted with some of the region’s most complex and sensitive commercial situations. We are an advisory and investment firm at heart, helping corporations, financiers, lawyers, private investors and government clients to grow, protect and recover value.

But we are so much more than that.

Fiercely independent, strategically local, and with a bias for action to get things done, we focus on doing what is right by our clients, our people, and the wider community. Our diverse experience – from finance and real estate to law enforcement and the c-suite – enables us to make a difference for our clients across financial crime, forensic, performance improvement, real estate and restructuring.

We provide bold and impactful solutions delivering growth, certainty, and value. There is strength in difference. And we are different.

Job Description

Due to sustained growth, we are seeking a Financial Crime Associate Director to join our dynamic national Financial Crime team. In this pivotal role, you will collaborate with a team of experts in Financial Crime Consulting, supporting engagements in financial crime risk, compliance, technology, transformation and audit services. 

As an Associate Director you will partner with clients on a diverse range of engagements from AML/CTF and Sanctions compliance, risk assessment, reforms design and implementation, technology and data transformation projects across the whole reporting entity population. Your market expertise and experience will enhance our collective capabilities, helping clients navigate the complexities of Australia's financial crime risk management and compliance obligations. You will ensure they understand their responsibilities to protect their organisations and the community against financial crimes. 

This position requires strong analytical skills, pragmatism, and the ability to support and drive team performance. If you thrive on tackling complex financial crime challenges and making a meaningful impact, we encourage you to apply!

Key Responsibilities:

• Leadership: Support high-impact projects, using data-driven insights to tackle complex financial crime challenges. Make decisive contributions to the design and operationalisation of safeguards against fraud, money laundering, and other illicit activities.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Forge strong relationships with client representatives and industry leaders. Support open communication and drive collaboration across teams.
• Reporting: Deliver high quality reports, whitepapers, and insights that shape industry practices. Help clients to ensure all activities comply with financial crime regulations and standards.
• Communicate and Influence: Support strategic discussions and negotiations, influencing client direction and outcomes. Support transformative change through clear communication, exemplifying effective influence. 
• A willingness to travel interstate as required

Qualifications

• 6 - 8 + years’ experience in consulting/advisory and the financial crime industry
• Experience in financial crime, including an understanding of regulatory frameworks.
• Demonstrated expertise in data analysis and strategic problem-solving, backed by a solid record of high-quality decision-making.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to present complex issues clearly.
• Strong team-building skills, with experience supporting and motivating a high-performing team.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Tertiary qualifications in Business, Criminology, Law, or a related discipline
• Industry-recognized certifications such as ACAMs is a plus
• Previous experience in the financial services sector or a similar high-stakes environment.
• In-depth knowledge of the regulatory landscape surrounding financial crime.

Additional Information

At KordaMentha, we offer far more than just a job—we offer an opportunity to grow your career, expand your professional network, and make a tangible impact. As an integral part of our team, you'll collaborate closely with senior leaders in a firm that thrives on innovation and high-performance culture.

At KordaMentha, we believe there is strength in difference. Our entrepreneurial spirit expands the possibilities for action. We approach situations, challenges, and opportunities with optimism, curiosity, and diversity of thought. We seek novel solutions to problems and encourage unconventional and innovative approaches. 

Our team's diverse skillsets, backgrounds and experiences fuel KordaMentha's different mindset. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply, recognising that talent and potential extend beyond traditional qualifications. Our selection process values diverse perspectives and considers each applicant's unique strengths and capabilities.