Financial Crime Specialist | Forensics and Financial Crime
Location : This role could be based out of any of our PwC offices in Australia
At PwC Australia, your expertise can shape better outcomes for communities, businesses, and the people who rely on them.
As a Forensics and Financial Crime Specialist, you'll lead client engagements and shape strategies to manage financial crime risk effectively, helping organisations strengthen their defences and maintain stakeholder trust.
You'll work closely with clients across banking, superannuation, gaming, and retail, serving as a trusted advisor on their most complex financial crime challenges.
Why PwC?
At PwC Australia, your skills meet purpose.
We tackle big challenges across finance, technology, energy, and health—giving you the chance to make a real impact.
Growth is our priority : work with leading teams, explore new technologies, and unlock your full potential.
Join a global community of more than 370,000 people who value bold ideas, collaboration, and lasting change to build trust and shape the future.
What you'll do :
Lead the delivery of multiple client engagements across key financial crime areas—AML / CTF, sanctions, anti-bribery & corruption, and fraud risk management—overseeing teams to ensure high-quality outcomes that meet regulatory expectations.
Advise clients on financial crime risk management and compliance strategies, interpreting complex regulatory requirements (such as the AML / CTF Act and Rules or sanctions laws) and guiding them through reforms and enhancements to governance frameworks.
Provide proactive, pragmatic insights to senior stakeholders by delivering actionable recommendations that balance regulatory obligations with practical business needs.
Champion innovation by partnering with technology teams to embed advanced analytics, AI, and other tools into client solutions, enhancing financial crime controls and detection capabilities.
Oversee the preparation of succinct, high-impact reports and presentations, clearly communicating findings, points of view, and recommendations to client executives and other key stakeholders.
Build and mentor a high-performing team of financial crime professionals, providing coaching, guidance, and an inclusive environment that fosters growth and collaboration across our national practice.
What we're looking for :
Deep understanding of financial crime risks (money laundering, fraud, bribery & corruption, sanctions) gained through experience in financial services and / or consulting.
Strong knowledge of risk management principles and regulatory frameworks, including hands‑on experience with relevant laws (AML / CTF Act, sanctions regulations) and a proven ability to design and implement effective compliance programs.
Up‑to‑date understanding of financial crime typologies and intelligence methods, coupled with awareness of emerging technologies and data analytics tools used in managing risk.
Proven ability to provide strategic, high‑quality advice to clients on risk and compliance matters, ideally gained in a consulting or professional services environment.
Prior experience in the financial services and / or gaming sectors is highly desirable, including familiarity with the unique risks and regulations of those industries.
What you'll gain :
Opportunity to work with leading organisations and cutting‑edge technology that challenge and expand your expertise.
Flexibility that trusts you to choose when, where, and how you work—balancing what's best for you, your team, and your clients.
Clear paths for career progression supported by continuous learning and leadership development.
Generous leave entitlements, including four weeks' annual leave and float public holidays to support work‑life balance.
Explore all the benefits that PwC has to offer : Benefits
Ready to grow here and go further?
Join PwC Australia as a Financial Crime Specialist and make an impact that goes beyond the expected.
Apply now and take your next step with a team shaping the future.
The minimum salary for a Senior Associate in this role is AUD 85,700, including superannuation.
Higher grades will receive a salary range above this in line with the salary bands for these positions.
We're committed to treating all our job applicants fairly and with respect, irrespective of their actual or assumed background, disability, neurodivergence, or any other protected characteristic.
We want you to have every opportunity to thrive in our selection process.
In the application form, you can let us know what adjustments you require during our recruitment process and / or any workplace accommodations you anticipate needing to help you perform your role.
No agencies please : we kindly request that recruitment agencies do not submit CVs in response to this advertisement.
We are only accepting applications directly from individuals.
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