Financial Crime Compliance Analyst at DeloitteNZ

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.