Manager – Assurance, Financial Crime Risk

Sydney or Melbourne

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Financial Crime Risk (FCR) is a Group enterprise function which sits within the ERM division and provides expert advice and is accountable for the effective management of financial crime obligations and emerging risks across the AMP Group including AML/CTF Sanctions Fraud and Scams Anti-Bribery and Corruption (ABC) and foreign tax reporting (FATCA/CRS) domains

The Manager - Assurance Financial Crime Risk is responsible for delivering independent Line 2 assurance over AMPs financial crime framework strengthening control effectiveness across AML/CTF Sanctions Fraud Anti-Bribery and Corruption (ABC) and FATCA/CRS

The role drives risk-based control testing thematic reviews and remediation validation providing objective challenge and actionable insights to ensure compliance with regulatory obligations including AUSTRAC expectations

Through data-led analysis and specialist judgement you will identify control gaps emerging risks and systemic weaknesses enabling timely remediation and improved risk outcomes across the Group.

How will you make an impact

Financial Crime Assurance & Thematic Reviews

• Deliver a risk-based assurance program across key AML/CTF obligations and financial crime domains
• Design and execute control testing thematic reviews and deep-dives across high-risk areas (e.g. CDD transaction monitoring sanctions third parties)
• Lead end-to-end assurance reviews from scoping and fieldwork through to reporting and stakeholder engagement
• Leverage data analytics and MI to enhance assurance coverage identify anomalies and support continuous assurance

Regulatory Alignment

• Ensure assurance activities align with AUSTRAC guidance legislative requirements and regulatory expectations
• Maintain obligations mapping to processes and controls ensuring compliance through regulatory change
• Conduct compliance reviews and provide actionable recommendations to strengthen the control environment
• Partner with advisory teams to embed regulatory change into operational execution

Issue Management & Remediation

• Identify assess and prioritise financial crime issues and control weaknesses
• Validate remediation actions and closure evidence ensuring root causes are effectively addressed
• Track and report remediation progress including delivery risks and residual exposure

Governance & Reporting

• Deliver high-quality reporting to senior management and Board/Board Risk Committees on assurance outcomes and risk themes
• Provide Line 2 oversight across governance forums including FCCC and Risk Committees
• Ensure governance artefacts evidence effective oversight escalation and accountability
• Support AMLCO and regulatory reporting translating assurance findings into clear risk-based insights

Stakeholder Engagement & Continuous Improvement

• Partner with Line 1 Financial Crime Operations and Internal Audit to deliver coordinated assurance outcomes
• Contribute to uplift of assurance methodologies including data analytics and continuous controls monitoring
• Support capability uplift and strengthen expertise across the function

What you will bring to the role

• 5 years experience in AML/CTF financial crime assurance risk internal audit or consulting within financial services
• Strong understanding of AML/CTF frameworks control testing assurance methodologies and regulatory obligations
• Experience across banking wealth or superannuation environments preferred
• Experience in control design testing governance frameworks and senior reporting
• Exposure to data analytics and reporting tools for assurance activities

Qualifications

• Degree in Business Commerce Finance Law or related field
• CAMS accounting/auditing certifications or postgraduate studies in Risk Accounting or Law highly regarded

Who you are

You bring strong technical financial crime and assurance expertise with deep knowledge of AML/CTF obligations financial crime frameworks and Line 2 assurance practices. You have experience designing and delivering risk-based assurance programs including control testing thematic reviews and end-to-end AML program components and apply regulatory requirements in a practical risk-based way using data and insight to assess control effectiveness and compliance outcomes.

You demonstrate strong execution and ownership delivering complex assurance activities with a focus on quality accuracy and timeliness. You proactively identify risks control weaknesses and opportunities for improvement driving sustainable remediation in a fast-paced environment

You bring sound judgement and influencing capability with the confidence to provide independent challenge and engage senior stakeholders. You translate complex technical issues into clear actionable insights supporting effective governance and risk-based decision-making across Line 1 and Line 2.

You are proactive analytical and collaborative with strong attention to detail and a continuous improvement mindset. You build credibility through expertise and consistency working effectively across teams in a high-performance fast-paced environment

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Why we think youll love working at AMP

Doing what weve always done is not an option so your clever ideas will get airtime here. Youll be encouraged to speak up and try new things. If they dont work we move on better for it.

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In fact most of what makes AMP such a welcoming enjoyable place to work are our people. Wherever you go youll find moments to connect feel valued and do meaningful work.

Whether its through our first-class leaders who are invested in you and your success. Through year-round opportunities to volunteer fundraise and give back to the community. Or in the everyday challenges you face as we work together to strengthen this great organisation. Challenges that will stretch you amplify your potential and compound the impact you have.

We believe in the power of inclusion and diversity

Were dedicated to fostering inclusion diversity and a warm feeling of belonging at AMP. It sparks creativity ignites innovation and turns up the dial on the quality of our decisions and performance. This not only makes our workplace more engaged but also leads to better connections with our customers.

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Were also committed to enhancing employment opportunities for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people so we enthusiastically encourage candidates from these backgrounds to apply and explore our Reconciliation Plan on our website.

Ready to create your tomorrow

If youre someone who sees opportunity where others see challenge come and work with us in smart progressive ways as we transform an iconic Australian brand for the future. And through a series of career-defining moments create your own tomorrow.

Dont procrastinate! We review applications when we get them and if we discover the ideal candidate we may close the role earlier than the advertised close date.

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