Executive Manager, Financial Crime Compliance – Institutional Banking and Markets

Posted:
3/30/2025, 7:31:19 AM

Location(s):
New South Wales, Australia ⋅ Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

Experience Level(s):
Expert or higher ⋅ Senior

Field(s):
Legal & Compliance

Workplace Type:
Hybrid

Executive Manager, Financial Crime Compliance – Institutional Banking and Markets

Shape the future of financial crime compliance

Join our Financial Crime Compliance (FCC) team, where you’ll play a key role in managing financial crime risks across Institutional Banking & Markets (IB&M) and Group Treasury. Help drive compliance excellence and develop strategic solutions in a complex and evolving regulatory environment.

Your impact

Reporting to the General Manager, Financial Crime Compliance – IB&M and Group Treasury, you will partner with key stakeholders to manage financial crime risks and ensure compliance with AML/CTF, sanctions, anti-bribery and corruption (AB&C), and anti-tax evasion obligations. This role also oversees IB&M/Group Treasury’s  international businesses and supports operational functions.

What you’ll do

  • Advise operational units supporting IB&M/Group Treasury’s on financial crime risk management

  • Oversee and drive consistency across IB&M/Group Treasury’s international locations on financial crime risk management

  • Provide expert guidance on compliance requirements for financial crime systems and strategic initiatives

  • Lead governance activities, coordinate reporting, and support key Group Risk initiatives

  • Implement forward-looking risk management programs that leverage data and technology

  • Develop controls, training, and advisory services to support compliance with financial crime policies

  • Lead and mentor a high-performing team, fostering a culture of collaboration and integrity

What we’re looking for

  • Extensive experience in AML/CTF, sanctions, AB&C, or regulatory compliance in a senior role

  • Deep understanding of financial crime regulatory frameworks and institutional banking products/services

  • Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence senior decision-makers

  • Proven ability to lead change, uplift capability, and drive continuous improvement initiatives

  • Sound judgement, decision-making expertise, and the ability to navigate complex business environments

Why join CommBank?

  • Flexibility - including hybrid arrangements, job sharing, and adjusted start/finish times

  • Career development - access to leadership programs and mentorship

  • A collaborative culture -where your expertise and insights are valued

  • Employee benefits - including discounts, health & wellbeing programs, and paid volunteering leave

At CommBank, we are committed to diversity and inclusion and encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds.

Join us and make a real impact in financial crime compliance. Apply today.

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