Executive Manager, Financial Crime Compliance Detection

See yourself in our team

Financial Crime Compliance (FCC) is a team of over 190 professionals and is an integral part of CBA’s Group Risk Function. FCC is accountable for the development, implementation and ongoing governance of the group’s financial crime compliance program - driving the Group’s approach to managing Anti-Money Laundering/Counter Terrorist Financing (AML/CTF), Sanctions, Anti-Bribery and Corruption (ABC) and Anti-Tax Evasion (ATE) risks and obligations.

What your role will involve

You will be part of the leadership team reporting to the General Manager Financial Crime Analytics. You will work closely with colleagues both within FCC and Financial Crime Services (FCS), as well other key stakeholders enterprise wide to support the Group in the effective and efficient management of financial crime risks.

You will be responsible for managing a team of analytics professionals and to provide financial crime related support and expert advice on projects, transactions, products, relationships and to be the primary escalation point on matters relating to ongoing financial crime compliance. Strong relationships with members of the financial crime community both internally and externally as well as other stakeholder groups to drive outcomes is essential.

Success in the role will mean you consistently develop and enhance the capability of people within your reporting line into trusted experts and be recognised as an outstanding leader of people.

On any given day, you will

• Lead, coach and inspire a team of subject matter experts promoting a high-performance culture
• Ensure that project teams/squads are aligned with FCC requirements and that pragmatic advice is provided to drive prioritisation and outcomes.
• Need to demonstrate initiative and be confident in making decisions to remove blockers when they arise
• Provide business support and expert advice on FCC matters, ensuring requirements are accurately articulated and documented
• Contribute to reporting and governance across business unit and FCC risk forums
• Support the GM in development and execution of FCC objectives and be a trusted delegate
• Apply the Group’s FCC framework and risk mitigation strategy and drive maturation of this framework
• Be responsible for the execution of FCC Strategy
• Stay across a broad spectrum of work and deliverables and ensure timely responses to incidents and risk events
• Work with your colleagues in other FCC teams to ensure alignment of processes and risk across the Group
• Reduce the potential impact of current and emerging FCC risks on CBA customers, whilst also driving focus on high-risk customers and customer segments

We’re interested in hearing from people who have

• Extensive experience in a financial crime compliance role at an Executive level
• Deep understanding of the financial crime regulatory framework with proficient knowledge of AML / CTF and Sanctions principles and requirements
• Proficiency in analysing complex data sets to identify patterns and trends related to financial crime
• Familiarity with AML software and tools, such as SAS and Oracle AML, and staying updated with technological advancements in the field
• Meticulous attention to detail for accurate documentation and record-keeping
• Ability to assess and manage risks associated with financial transactions and customer profiles
• Experience in managing change within an organisation, particularly in implementing new technologies or processes
• Ability to develop and implement strategies to enhance the effectiveness of financial crime prevention measures
• Strong leadership experience including coaching and mentoring
• Excellent stakeholder management skills with proven ability to influence large senior stakeholder groups to support investment and/or risk decisions
• Demonstrated strong judgement and decision-making capabilities
• Tertiary qualifications is considered beneficial

You’ll have a highly valued and visible role. With exposure to complex matters and a variety of stakeholders across the business.

From here, the opportunities are endless.

If you have the right skills and experience, we’re looking for, we'd love to hear from you!

Advertising End Date: 09/12/2024