Team Manager Transaction Monitoring & Regulatory Reporting

• Max term 12 Months with opportunity to extend
• Role can be based in Sydney (Parramatta) or Melbourne
• Full-time role Hybrid set up (Monday-Friday)

The Financial Crime Surveillance (FCS) team is part of Westpacs Risk Division and is responsible for detecting deterring and fighting financial crime. This role is part of the first line of defence for financial crime related risks such as anti-money laundering sanctions KYC and customer due diligence.

Whats the role

Reporting to the Executive Manager Transaction Monitoring & Regulatory Reporting youll act as the subject matter expert guiding a cross functional team supporting a key remediation project to achieve high standards of risk management and compliance.

Managing day-to-day financial crime prevention activities with a focus on transaction monitoring and investigating suspicious behaviour within the remediation program. Youll drive operational excellence by optimising processes ensuring compliance with regulatory and institutional standards and mitigating risks related to money laundering terrorist financing and other financial crimes.

• Oversee mentor and evaluate a team ensuring high performance and professional growth.
• Financial Crime Prevention: Develop and implement strategies to improve detection and prevention of financial crime for institutional banking customers.
• Drive Operational Excellence: Apply Active Operations Management principles analyse KPIs and execute remediation plans to optimize business performance and achieve operational goals.
• Ensure Compliance and Safety: Maintain compliance standards manage risk profiles develop service level agreements and promote a safe working environment through effective adherence to procedures and incident reporting.

What do I need

Youll bring experience from a similar role a solid background in leadership & more specifically within financial crime prevention you hold an investigative mindset.

Exposure to sectors such as casino and telecoms combined with AML and payments expertiseincluding new payment platformswill set you up for success.

Beyond technical skills we need someone driven with exceptional stakeholder and peer management skills and the confidence to engage at executive level. This role demands visibility clear communication on progress and performance and a proactive attitude. With challenges and unknowns ahead were seeking a problem-solver whos ready to roll up their sleeves and make things happen.

Were looking for a Diamond someone resilient brilliant and ready to shine under pressure!

Why join us

Were obsessed with becoming our customers #1 banking partner for life and were looking for people who are passionate about helping us achieve that return were committed to making Westpac the best place to work. Here are just a few of the ways were already doing that:

• Special offers on banking products and discounts from top brands including generous employee-only mortgage rates!
• Flexible work arrangements to help you achieve a greater work/life balance and a variety of leave options including Culture Lifestyle and Wellbeing leave.
• Tailored learning and development opportunities to help your grow your career within the bank.
• Lots of opportunities to give back to the Community by getting involved in our many volunteering initiatives

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