Careers

About Ashurst:

Ashurst is a leading progressive global law firm with a rich history spanning more than 200 years. We are proud of our history and are future-focused, having expanded into new technologies through our NewLaw division, Ashurst Advance, and our consulting arm. Our in-depth understanding of our clients and commitment to providing excellent standards of service have seen us become a trusted adviser to local and global corporates, financial institutions and governments in all areas of commercial law. To find out more please visit www.ashurst.com.

The Opportunity:

We are currently seeking a Risk Assessment & Business Protection Analyst to join our Risk & Compliance department in Brisbane.

Work as part of the Risk Assessment & Business Protection Team to discharge the legal obligation of the firm's lawyers (in all 31 offices in which we operate) to carry out financial crime and sanctions risk assessments on their clients and matters.

In this role you will help protect the firm's lawyers from sanctions and penalties from crime enforcement agencies and regulators for failure to meet this obligation to a sufficient standard, and ensure the firm as a whole meets its anti-money laundering and counter terrorist financing ("AML/CTF") obligations (and other associated requirements) worldwide.

Some main responsibilities include:

• Address complex aspects of implementation of firm's AML/ABC compliance policies, raise process improvements and actively lead on implementation and training.
• Research relevant information sources and international databases to compile the documentation needed to verify the identity of clients of the firm (and other relevant entities) by reference to the applicable jurisdictional legislation / regulation.
• Review and provide feedback on risk assessments completed by junior members of the team and identify additional training and development needs.
• Work with senior members of Financial Crime & Risk team on the various live projects as required.

More information can be found in the job description attached to the role on our careers site.

Essential skills and experience:

• At least 2 - 2.5 years' experience in Anti-Money Laundering in the professional or legal sector.
• In depth knowledge of the UK and EU AML/CTF regulatory framework.
• Degree qualified in Law, Risk Management, Business, Politics, Economics or related discipline.
• Strong organisational and research skills, attention to detail and ability to work well under pressure.
• Ability to work efficiently, to prioritise and to meet deadlines.
• Ability to read and understand policy and local legislation from across the 18 jurisdictions in which we operate.

What makes Ashurst a great place to work?

We offer you all the things you should expect from an international law firm, some of which include:

• Competitive remuneration with the flexibility to reward high performance;
• Flexible working;
• Complimentary gym memberships;
• Corporate health plans;
• A global professional development offering for all employees; and
• An industry-leading programme that celebrates diversity and inclusion.

We are committed to delivering positive impacts to our communities through our Social Impact programme, with a strong emphasis on working with First Nations people through our pro bono practice.

We aim to recruit, retain and promote the best people from the widest possible talent pools. We are committed to offering a safe and welcoming environment for all employees to ensure they are supported to work at their best.

Beyond this, what sets Ashurst apart from others is our global strength, our drive to innovate and collaborate, and our commitment to excellence. It is these values that make Ashurst a unique place to work.

Salary will be competitive yet commensurate to experience and ability and in the range of $85,000 - $95,000.

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