Senior AML Specialist - AML at Sportsbet

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

22 Jun, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

24 Mar, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

AML/CTF Investigations, High-Risk Customer Management, ECDD Reviews, Suspicious Matter Reporting, Quality Assurance, Subject Matter Expert, Risk Management, Stakeholder Partnership, System Testing, Control Design Enhancements, KYC, OCDD, SMR Preparation, Regulatory Audits, AUSTRAC Engagement

Industry

Entertainment Providers

Description

About the Role As a Senior AML Specialist, you’ll play a critical role in strengthening and scaling Sportsbet’s Anti‑Money Laundering and Counter‑Terrorism Financing (AML/CTF) capability to support our growing customer base and future ambitions. Sitting within Transformation, Sustainability & Customer Operations, this role is responsible for leading complex AML investigations, managing high‑risk customers, and ensuring Sportsbet continues to meet its regulatory obligations. You’ll act as a subject matter expert across Enhanced Customer Due Diligence (ECDD), Suspicious Matter Reporting (SMR), and high‑risk escalations, while partnering closely with teams across Legal, Risk & Compliance, Customer Operations, and Global Financial Crime & Integrity. This is a Melbourne‑based role reporting to the AML Operations Lead, with strong exposure to senior stakeholders and executive forums. Responsibilities * Lead complex AML/CTF investigations, including high‑risk customer management, ECDD reviews, and Suspicious Matter Reporting * Conduct quality assurance checks on ECDD cases to ensure regulatory compliance and consistent decision‑making * Act as a subject matter expert for high‑risk escalations, coaching analysts and reviewing complex cases * Prepare AML/CTF materials for Escalation Committees and support enterprise risk management initiatives * Partner with Legal, Risk & Compliance, Customer Operations, and senior leaders to align on risk positions and customer outcomes * Support continuous improvement through system testing, new AML tools, and control design enhancements About You You’re a seasoned AML professional who brings strong technical expertise, sound judgement, and a customer‑first mindset. You’re comfortable operating in complex, regulated environments and enjoy partnering with stakeholders to manage risk while supporting sustainable business growth. What You’ll Bring * 5+ years’ AML/CTF experience, including KYC, OCDD, ECDD, and SMR preparation * Proven capability managing high‑risk customers and leading complex investigations * Experience working in heavily regulated industries, such as financial services * Involvement in internal and regulatory audits, including AUSTRAC engagement * A proactive, solutions‑focused approach, with the ability to balance operational detail and strategic outcomes * Tertiary qualification in business, commerce, technology, or a related field (postgraduate qualifications desirable)

Responsibilities

The role involves leading complex Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorism Financing investigations, managing high-risk customers, and conducting quality assurance checks on Enhanced Customer Due Diligence cases. This specialist will also act as a subject matter expert for escalations and support enterprise risk management initiatives.