Anti-Money Laundering AML Associate 014-1098

Looking for Philippines-based candidates

Job Role: Anti-Money Laundering (AML) Associate

Compensation range: $2,500 AUD - $3,000 AUD / Monthly

Engagement type: Independent Contractor Agreement

Work Schedule: This role is expected to align with the AU business hours (approx. 9 AM - 5 PM, Monday to Friday) for collaboration, but as a contractor, you'll have flexibility in how you manage your time.

Who We Are: At Hunt St, we help Australian companies hire top remote talent in the Philippines. For this role, you will be engaged directly by the client as an independent contractor. We are not an outsourcing agency. All of our roles are 100% remote so you'll be able to work from home.

Who The Client Is: We operate a premier global ecosystem for digital assets, committed to providing the public with dependable and straightforward methods for managing alternative currencies. As a market leader by transaction volume, our footprint spans dozens of regions across North America, the Asia-Pacific, and emerging markets. We specialize in merging traditional physical commerce with modern digital finance, offering both a vast automated terminal network and high-end, bespoke consulting services for significant private transactions.

Role Overview: We're looking for an Anti-Money Laundering (AML) Associate to support the company's Australian compliance operations. In this role, you'll help monitor transactions, perform customer due diligence, investigate suspicious activity, and support regulatory reporting. You'll work closely with the Compliance and Customer Support teams to help ensure the business meets Australian AML/CTF requirements while contributing to a secure customer experience.

Key Responsibilities:

• Review and investigate transaction monitoring alerts
• Perform Know Your Customer (KYC), Customer Due Diligence (CDD), and Enhanced Due Diligence (EDD) checks
• Investigate potentially suspicious transactions and customer activities
• Prepare Suspicious Matter Reports (SMRs) for regulatory reporting
• Maintain accurate investigation records and compliance documentation
• Assist with customer onboarding reviews and identity verification
• Support compliance-related requests, audits, and regulatory inquiries
• Collaborate with internal teams to resolve compliance concerns
• Keep up to date with Australian AML/CTF regulations and cryptocurrency compliance requirements

Required Skills and Qualifications:

• Experience in AML, financial crime, compliance, fraud investigations, or a similar role
• Strong understanding of Australian AML/CTF regulations and compliance obligations
• Experience with transaction monitoring, KYC, CDD, and customer investigations
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail
• Ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and Word

Work Arrangement & Expectations:

This is a remote role that will be set up as an independent contractor engagement.

To ensure alignment and transparency, successful candidates will be expected to:

• Disclose any existing ongoing roles or client work
• Reflect this engagement on their LinkedIn profile (clearly marked as "Independent Contractor")