Financial Crime Compliance Analyst
- Full-time
- Office address: Deloitte Auckland, Level 20, 1 Queen Street, Auckland
- Department: Enabling Areas | Risk & Reputation
Company Description
Join us. But be you. At Deloitte, you’ll do more than just join something, you’ll add something. You’ve found a place that values your curiosity, passion, and desire to work alongside brilliant people on the things that really matter. There really is only one question: What impact do YOU want to make?
The team you'll join:
Our Risk & Brand Protection team plays a critical role in safeguarding Deloitte’s reputation and ensuring we meet our regulatory, ethical, and quality obligations. Within this, our Financial Crime Compliance function works across AML/CFT, sanctions, trade controls, export controls, and financial crime risk, partnering with teams across the firm to keep Deloitte and our clients protected.
You’ll collaborate with local specialists and connect with our wider Asia Pacific Financial Crime and Anti‑Corruption network, gaining exposure to cross‑border expertise and best practice. This is an opportunity to contribute to a team that protects the firm, upholds trust, and helps maintain the integrity of our work.
Job Description
The impact you’ll make:
As a Financial Crime Compliance Analyst, you will support Deloitte’s compliance with New Zealand’s Anti-Money Laundering and Countering Financing of Terrorism Act 2009 and our global Trade Restrictions obligations. You’ll carry out due diligence, conduct screenings, assist with investigations, support internal teams, and keep accurate and auditable records. Your work ensures Deloitte continues to operate safely, responsibly, and in line with our regulatory commitments.
You will have the opportunity to work across multiple areas of financial crime compliance including AML/CFT, sanctions, trade controls, export controls, training, and operational improvement — gaining exposure to a dynamic and fast‑evolving risk environment.
Your typical day will include:
Financial Crime Compliance
- Supporting day‑to‑day compliance activities across AML/CFT and Trade Restrictions programmes.
- Assisting with assurance testing, reporting, and maintenance of key templates and compliance collateral.
- Helping manage the Financial Crime Team’s electronic platforms, tools, and systems.
- Maintaining clear, complete, and auditable records to meet regulatory and policy obligations.
- Contributing to wider compliance projects across the firm as required.
AML/CFT Compliance
- Completing Customer Due Diligence (CDD) for new and existing clients in line with legislation and firm policies.
- Verifying identity documents, beneficial ownership, control structures, and—when required—source of funds or wealth.
- Conducting periodic and event‑driven CDD reviews based on client risk ratings.
- Supporting Suspicious Activity Reporting (SAR) and Prescribed Transaction Reporting (PTR) processes.
- Advising engagement teams on AML obligations, risk classifications, and required CDD before engagements commence.
Trade Restrictions (Sanctions, Trade Controls & Export Controls)
- Assisting staff with sanctions and trade control screening, including ownership and structure analysis.
- Reviewing and assessing potential hits using internal screening platforms and Dow Jones Watchlist data, clearly documenting outcomes.
- Supporting investigations related to export control exposure, end users, end uses, and jurisdictions.
- Preparing high‑quality case summaries and escalating higher‑risk findings appropriately.
- Maintaining thorough records of all reviews, assessments, and investigations.
Training & Awareness
- Helping prepare and deliver AML/CFT and Trade Restrictions training.
- Contributing to online training modules and updated learning materials.
Service Excellence
- Providing credible, responsive compliance support to internal teams.
- Demonstrating a strong understanding of risk processes and applying guidance from senior team members.
- Suggesting improvements to processes, tools, and team operations.
- Prioritising workload effectively and responding to business needs with initiative.
Adaptability, Responsibility & Teamwork
- Taking ownership of assigned processes, systems, and deliverables.
- Managing competing priorities and ensuring deadlines are met.
Qualifications
Your expertise:
Bring your strong analytical mindset, attention to detail, and passion for compliance to help us uphold Deloitte’s regulatory, ethical, and operational standards.
You’ll also have:
- The ability to build strong working relationships and collaborate effectively across all levels.
- High attention to detail, strong time‑management skills, and the ability to multitask.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with confidence interpreting and documenting complex information.
- A proactive, responsible, and team‑oriented approach to your work.
- Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills, with the ability to exercise sound judgement.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
- The ability to manage high‑volume workloads and switch between tasks efficiently.
- Willingness to learn from feedback and stretch into new skills.
- An understanding of confidentiality and privacy obligations.
- Previous experience in AML/CFT, sanctions, corporate compliance, engagement processes or professional administration is ideal but not required.
- Strong AI skills are advantageous but not essential.
Additional Information
Making an impact that matters, together:
We are driven by our desire to create positive outcomes for our clients, communities, and people. Everything we do is with intent - the intent to make a meaningful difference.
Our shared values are at the heart of everything we do. Living these values, including ‘taking care of each other’ and ‘fostering inclusion’, is essential to ensuring everyone feels included at work and able to reach their full potential. For us to succeed and thrive as an organisation, we understand the importance of creating a culture where diverse perspectives matter and where everyone is given an equal opportunity to grow and develop.
How you’ll be rewarded:
We hold a simple belief – that our people’s hard work should be recognised and rewarded beyond their remuneration. The Deloitte experience is founded on concepts of trust, balance, wellbeing and the importance of personal connection.
We offer you:
- Flexible work arrangements – work in a way that suits you, us and our clients best
- Subsidised professional qualifications and paid professional memberships
- Subsidised health insurance
- Income protection insurance
- 22 days annual leave
- Social events, social sports teams, and monthly firm drinks
- A focus on wellness and well-being
- Community focused volunteer days
- A focus on the environment and sustainability
- Plus much more
Ready to bring your creativity to a place where your work truly makes an impact? We would love to hear from you – apply today!
Please note that this advert will continue to run until all positions are filled.
We believe the strongest teams are made up of diverse individuals and we are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We recognise that women and individuals from under-represented backgrounds may hesitate to apply if they don't meet all criteria. If you're passionate about this role and believe you have the skills, we encourage you to apply, even if your experience, ideal working hours or qualifications aren't a perfect match.
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