Senior Manager AML/CTF and Financial Crimes

The Role
Reporting to the Chief Risk Officer this Senior Leadership position is responsible for ensuring Beyond Bank Australia has robust processes and systems to protect against Money Laundering and Terrorism Financing (ML/TF) risks and other financial crime like fraud and scams. Collaborating with other senior leaders across the Bank the position ensures effective first and second lines of defence against ML/TF and other financial crime risks. The Senior Manager AML/CTF and Financial Crime will also serve as the designated AML/CTF Compliance Officer as required by the AML/CTF Act.

In the role you will

• Maintain and oversee the implementation of the Banks Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorism Financing (AML/CTF) Program.
• Act as the liaison on all AML/CTF matters with AUSTRAC including attention to correspondence and requests for information by AUSTRAC.
• Provide information comment and feedback as required to industry bodies on AML/CTF matters that may assist in improving knowledge of and compliance with AML/CTF issues and financial crime.
• Identify and recommend enhancements to the Banks AML/CTF Program and Fraud and Corruption Control System.
• Manage the response to any breaches of the AML/CTF Act or Rules including the reporting and remediation process.
• Assist in the ML/TF risk assessment process for new products services delivery channels and key technologies.
• Collaborate with and influence third parity providers involved in the provision of the Banks AML/CTF and financial crimes systems to provide optimal service and capability outcomes for the Bank.
• Assist in developing information for use in staff awareness training on AML/CTF and financial crime matters.
• Provide regular reports to the Executive Management Committee and Board with respect to AML/CTF and financial crime matters.
• Participate in management and Board subcommittee meetings where required.
• Identify opportunities for implementing suitable RegTech solutions (including analytics/AI/machine learning) that improve the effectiveness and efficiency of BBAs AML/CTF Program and Fraud and Corruption Control System.
• Lead and inspire the Financial Crimes Analysts reporting into this position to enable them to maximise their personal development and contribution to the Bank.
• Influence and collaborate with other senior leaders to solve problems regarding AML/CTF and financial crime matters.

Qualifications :

About you

You will play a crucial role in ensuring Beyond Bank Australia has robust processes and systems to protect against Money Laundering and Terrorism Financing (ML/TF) risks. You will collaborate with other senior leaders across customer facing teams and support functions (e.g. IT Risk and Compliance) to ensure effective first and second lines of defence mechanisms. Additionally you will serve as the Banks designated AML/CTF Compliance Officer under the AML/CTF Act and liaise with AUSTRAC as required.
 

• A values and purpose driven leader with a passion for protecting customers and the community from the harms of financial crime.
• A commitment to developing and empowering people to problem solve and continuously improve themselves and the Banks systems and processes.
• Passion for continuously improving the effectiveness and efficiency of everything they do and inspires others to do the same.
• A strategic thinker who actively considers emerging risks and proactively seeks to mitigate them.
• Someone with a growth mindsight who seeks to constantly learn and challenge themselves and motivates others to do the same.
• In-depth understanding of AML/CTF legislation and its application within the banking / financial services industry in particular key industry challenges trends and regulatory issues.
• Strong understanding of financial crime risks and the associated controls for managing these risks.
• Demonstrated experience in researching interpreting and applying legislation and regulator guidance.
• Well-developed communication skills with the ability to work effectively with a wide range of stakeholders and positively influence outcomes.
• Strong organisational and time management capabilities in order to meet competing deadlines while maintaining attention to detail.

Additional Information :

See yourself in our team

You will be joining the Risk Team a group of dedicated professionals who play a crucial role in ensuring Beyond Bank Australia has robust processes and systems to protect against Money Laundering and Terrorism Financing (ML/TF) risks. You will collaborate with other senior leaders across the Bank to ensure effective first and second lines of defence mechanisms. Additionally you will serve as the Banks designated AML/CTF Compliance Officer under the AML/CTF Act.

Why work for Beyond Bank
We welcome candidates that reflect the diversity of the communities in which we operate. We actively encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples people living with disability LGBTQIA as well as culturally diverse community members to apply for our roles.

Beyond Bank is committed to creating an accessible recruitment process and employment experience. If you identify as a person living with disability and require adjustments to our online application recruitment selection and/or assessment process or modifications for accessibility to our locations please contact us at

And theres even more benefits:

• Additional 3 paid work-life balance days to boost your annual leave
• Paid community volunteer days to support many community charities across Australia
• Access to employee discounts health and wellbeing initiatives employee and family assistance plus more
• A flexible and diverse working environment
• Career development opportunities training and coaching
• Paid parental leave

By joining Beyond Bank you will have the opportunity to work alongside talented professionals who will support and encourage you to achieve your full potential. If you are passionate about people and want to make a difference we would love to hear from you.

What does our recruitment process look like
The process can include video interview virtual or face-to-face interview psychometric testing and all relevant background checking. Some positions may require undergoing 4 weeks of mandatory full training.

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Applications close 20/07/2025

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