Manager – Financial Crime Risk

We are seeking a talented Manager – Financial Crime Risk to join our Legal & Advisory consulting team, working with some of the largest gambling companies in Australia to help drive excellence in AML/CTF and control frameworks. You will be responsible for delivering robust, data-driven assurance reviews, and QA/Control Testing and reviewing remediation plans.

Senet is a leading Australia Law and Advisory firm with expertise working with casinos, gaming venues and wagering operators. Legal and regulatory compliance is what we do each day and our expertise is a key pillar of our growth strategy. We operate in a heavily regulated industry, and our growth is dependent on our customers trusting us to do the right thing and provide the right advice at the right time.

This role will support continuous improvement of the AML/CTF program and procedures, including risk assessments, internal control statements, standard operating procedures, remediation initiatives, and alignment with legislative obligations. It will drive the development and uplift of our client’s transaction monitoring programs, while supporting innovation in KYC/ECDD data collection and workflow efficiency.

This is your chance to play a pivotal role in shaping how we combat financial crime with innovation and integrity in the industry.

Where and how you can work

We are located in Melbourne. We value a flexible work environment and embrace a hybrid working model, enabling you to maintain in-office collaboration 3 days per week. This approach supports both work-life balance and fosters a productive and personalised work environment.

Role responsibilities

• Reviewing remediation plans,, leading quality assurance and control testing efforts to ensure AML/CTF risks are effectively managed, and identify areas of non-compliance with clear recommendations for improvement.

• Proactively identify, assess, and respond to emerging financial crime risks, trends, and typologies specific to casino, gaming and online wagering.

• Ensuring that ML/TF risks (and any new risks) are being properly identified, assessed and controlled.

• Promoting a strong culture of compliance and ensure our clients understanding and adherence to AML/CTF obligations across their business.

• Assisting with AML/CTF training for clients.

• Sharing knowledge regarding relevant AML/CTF matters (internal and external) and responding to client escalations.