Financial Crime Analyst

Stake is looking for a motivated Financial Crime Analyst to join our AML Operations team at our Sydney HQ, with a flexible hybrid working model (3 days in the office, 2 WFH). In this role, you will be responsible for reviewing transactional activity, investigating alerts, completing Enhanced Customer Due Diligence (ECDD) where required, and ensuring compliance with our AML/CTF obligations and internal policies. You will use strong analytical and investigative skills to identify potential money laundering, terrorism financing, or other financial crime risks across a diverse customer base. Your responsibilities will include reviewing and actioning alerts generated by AML/CTF transaction monitoring systems, conducting ECDD reviews on higher-risk customers, and maintaining accurate records of all KYC reviews and investigations. You will work closely with the Compliance and Operations teams to resolve AML-related queries and support continuous process improvement. Staying up-to-date with changes in AML regulations and participating in ongoing training programs will also be key aspects of your role. We value attitude over experience, so if you believe this is a role you want to jump into, please apply and let us know why in your cover letter.

2–3 years of experience in AML or financial crime investigations, previous hands-on experience with transaction monitoring and transaction monitoring software, certification in Anti-Money Laundering (CAMS), Certified Financial Crime Specialist (CFCS), or Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) desired, in-depth knowledge of Customer Identification: Know Your Customer (KYC & KYB) desired, strong analytical and investigative skills with excellent attention to detail, excellent written and verbal communication skills for drafting concise reports and summaries.