Thomson Geer is a major Australian Corporate law firm with offices in Adelaide, Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth and Canberra. The firm has more than 800 partners and staff nationally, and offers a dynamic, friendly and professional work environment. We are passionate about constantly providing value to our clients - their business success is our priority. This focus on client value is a key reason for our success. At Thomson Geer we are looking for candidates who are client focused, commercially minded, and who work well in a team environment.
The Role:
We are seeking a highly organised and detail-driven Anti-Money Laundering (AML) Officer to join our firm in a newly created role, working closely with the Chief Projects Officer to support our operational compliance with Australia's new AML/CTF legislation. This role focuses on accurate and efficient client onboarding, matter opening, and conducting required identity and risk checks for both individual and corporate clients.
The ideal candidate is highly organised, process-driven, and able to manage repetitive tasks with accuracy and consistency. They will be someone who enjoys structured work, has strong attention to detail, and wants to contribute to a high-performing, professional environment.
Key Responsibilities:
* Conduct AML/CTF identity checks and risk assessments for new clients (individuals and entities).
* Review and verify documentation such as ID, corporate structures, beneficial ownership, and source-of-funds information.
* Open new client matters in line with legislative and firm requirements.
* Maintain accurate and complete records of all checks, documentation, and risk assessments.
* Identify missing or incomplete information and follow up with internal stakeholders where required.
* Assist in developing and refining AML processes, templates, workflows and guidance materials.
* Support the Chief Projects Officer with the implementation of AML/CTF compliance procedures across the firm.
* Ensure all work complies with internal policies, professional obligations, and regulatory expectations
Key Requirements:
We are looking for someone who brings:
* Exceptional attention to detail, accuracy and consistency in their work.
* A process-driven mindset with the ability to self-manage routine or repetitive tasks.
* Strong organisational skills and the ability to meet deadlines.
* A proactive, solutions-focused approach to identifying gaps or inconsistencies in documentation.
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
* The ability to work both independently and collaboratively with stakeholders across the firm.
* Integrity, discretion and the maturity to handle sensitive information.
* Experience in compliance, onboarding, AML/CTF, legal administration or similar fields is advantageous.
What we offer:
As a major corporate firm, we pose an opportunity to work with a strong and established client base, genuine growth trajectories, and a variety of benefits including: flexible working, generous parental leave, flu vaccinations and skin checks annually, study assistance, sophisticated employee assistance program, daily breakfast, corporate discounts, variety of social activities including EOFY and end of year functions, sporting teams and much more.
We have a collaborative approach to all we do, based fundamentally on openness, transparency, respect and accountability to get the best outcome for our clients and make sure our team are taken care of.