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Financial Crime Compliance Senior Manager
full-timeSydney

Summary

Location

Sydney

Type

full-time

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About this role

See yourself in our team

  • Hybrid working model

  • Permanent role, Sydney based

  • High visibility opportunity and direct engagement with Senior leader exposure

The Financial Crime Compliance (FCC) team is accountable for the development, implementation and ongoing governance of the group’s financial crime compliance services.

You will be part of the wider Financial Crime team which is driving the Group’s approach to managing AML / CTF, Sanctions, Anti-Bribery and Corruption and Anti-Tax Evasion Facilitation risks and obligations through the provision of policies, frameworks, regulatory engagement, advice, assurance and complex escalations.

Do work that matters

Reporting to the Executive Manager Financial Crime Compliance Business Banking you will work closely with various stakeholders and colleagues to support the Group in the effective and efficient management of financial crime.

You will work closely with stakeholders in Business Banking, and Financial Crime Services (FCS) and Financial Crime Domain (FCD) and risk colleagues to provide a range of financial crime related advice on projects and change initiatives and be responsible for co-ordinating key decisions and reporting on matters relating to financial crime compliance.

You will be required to forge strong relationships with members of the financial crime community both internally and externally as well as other stakeholder groups to drive outcomes.

On any given day, you will

  • Contribute to the execution of financial crime compliance strategy and the implementation of new processes to support AML/CTF Law Reform.

  • Support internal stakeholders across the Group to proactively identify, manage and mitigate the financial crime risks of the business.

  • Participate in relevant risk assessments / reviews and forums as required.

  • Assist the business to develop and execute appropriate action plans to address identified issues relating to financial crime.

  • Co-ordinate and contribute to regular reporting and support for various Non-Financial risk (NFR) committees.

  • Assist the business to develop controls (including procedures and training) to enable compliance with the Group’s financial crime policy framework.

  • Review and assess effectiveness of existing controls.

  • Work collaboratively with other FCC teams and provide relevant support and advice as required.

  • Forge strong relationships with members of the Financial Crime Compliance community, as well as other internal stakeholders.

We’re interested in hearing from people who have

  • Significant experience in compliance advisory roles, including risk assessments, reporting and governance and Issue management within Banking and Financial Services.

  • Thorough understanding of the financial crime regulatory framework with practical knowledge of AML / CTF requirements.

  • Excellent stakeholder management skills with proven ability to influence large senior stakeholder groups to support investment decisions

  • Demonstrated strong judgement and decision-making capabilities

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!

If you're already part of the Commonwealth Bank Group (including Bankwest, x15ventures), you'll need to apply through Sidekick to submit a valid application. We’re keen to support you with the next step in your career.

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Other facts

Tech stack
Compliance Advisory,Risk Assessments,Reporting,Governance,Issue Management,Stakeholder Management,Judgement,Decision-Making,AML,CTF,Sanctions,Anti-Bribery,Corruption,Anti-Tax Evasion,Financial Crime

About Commonwealth Bank

Australia’s leading provider of financial services including retail, premium, business and institutional banking, funds management, superannuation, insurance, investment and sharebroking products and services.
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What you'll do

  • You will contribute to the execution of financial crime compliance strategy and support internal stakeholders in managing financial crime risks. Additionally, you will coordinate key decisions and reporting on financial crime compliance matters.

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What does a Financial Crime Compliance Senior Manager do at Commonwealth Bank?

As a Financial Crime Compliance Senior Manager at Commonwealth Bank, you will: you will contribute to the execution of financial crime compliance strategy and support internal stakeholders in managing financial crime risks. Additionally, you will coordinate key decisions and reporting on financial crime compliance matters..

Why join Commonwealth Bank as a Financial Crime Compliance Senior Manager?

Commonwealth Bank is a leading Financial Services company.

Is the Financial Crime Compliance Senior Manager position at Commonwealth Bank remote?

The Financial Crime Compliance Senior Manager position at Commonwealth Bank is based in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. Contact the company through Clera for specific work arrangement details.

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