Financial Crime Compliance Senior Analyst at Commonwealth Bank

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

19 Mar, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

19 Dec, 25

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Financial Crime, Data Analysis, Investigations, Risk Management, Compliance, Critical Thinking, Research, Writing, Customer Due Diligence, Sanctions, Money Laundering, Terrorism Financing, Bribery & Corruption, Geopolitical Risk, Case Management, Intelligence Reports

Industry

Financial Services

Description

REQ248581 Senior Analyst Financial Crime Intelligence Unit Please note: Our Talent Acquisition team will be taking a scheduled break over the festive period beginning 22 December. We will resume reviewing applications and responding to enquiries from 5 January. We appreciate your understanding and patience during this time and wish you a safe and enjoyable holiday season. Do work that matters: The Financial Crime Intelligence Unit (FCIU) plays an important role in protecting the reputation and integrity of the Group. This role predominantly supports the Group’s financial crime risk management via a variety of interesting and challenging projects and operational activities. In this role, you will utilise your expertise in financial crime or related fields to support financial crime investigations, analysis and assessments, develop red flags and typologies, and support the production of intelligence products which assist internal stakeholders to protect the Group and disrupt financial crime, and assist AUSTRAC and law enforcement. See yourself in our team: The Financial Crime Intelligence Unit (FCIU) is responsible for assessing and directing the Group’s response to emerging financial crime risks including significant money laundering, terrorism financing, sanctions, bribery & corruption, and reputational risks. You will help secure the Group, customers and communities by: Supporting the drafting of reports relating to the criminal use of banking products and services. Administering FCIU’s Prioritisation and Escalation process, tracking internal and external Referral’s for Action, and triaging and presenting potential operations to FCIU LT. Working with operational teams to ensure financial crime compliance obligations and expectations are met. Supporting the FCIU’s collaborating with law enforcement. On any given day you will: Deliver key aspects of FCIU’s service offering (for example: triaging referrals for action, case management record keeping and reporting, investigation of financial crime, preparing intelligence reports, escalating financial crime matters) Source and analyse bank payment and customer data to develop insights into customer behaviour and use of bank products and services Assist with project management, the uplift of standard operating procedures, and stakeholder management. From here you’ll go: 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. We’re interested in hearing from people who have: Experience in intelligence or related fields – for example AML/Sanctions/CTF operational processes, operational risk, law enforcement (money laundering, organised crime, intelligence), customer due diligence, data analysis Some relevant specialised training in AML/Sanctions; open-source information collection, data analysis, investigations Expertise in one or more areas of: sanctions, money laundering, terrorism, bribery & corruption, geopolitical/jurisdictional risk, investigative due diligence Critical thinking, research, analysis and writing skills A deep understanding and application of financial services standards, policies and operating procedures Attention to detail, and ability to maintain highly accurate case management records Proven ability to use, or quickly learn to use, relevant platforms or systems Ability to identify and escalate significant risks and issues to management and stakeholders Experience querying databases to collect information for analysis or reporting Eligibility for Australian government security clearance We need big thinkers who look for opportunity within the framework of regulation and are ready to play an integral role in our transformation. You’ll be a doer, an advisor, and a thought leader. Your past experience and learnings will help ensure we always make the right call. 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. We're aware of some accessibility issues on this site, particularly for screen reader users. We want to make finding your dream job as easy as possible, so if you require additional support please contact HR Direct on 1800 989 696. Advertising End Date: 05/01/2026 Whether you’re passionate about customer service, driven by data, or called by creativity, a career with CommBank is for you. Our people bring their diverse backgrounds and unique perspectives to build a respectful, inclusive and flexible workplace. One where we’re driven by our values, and supported to share ideas, initiatives, and energy. One where making a positive impact for customers, communities and each other is part of our every day. Here, you’ll thrive. You’ll be supported when faced with challenges, and empowered to tackle new opportunities. We really love working here, and we think you will too.

Responsibilities

The role involves supporting financial crime investigations, analysis, and assessments, as well as developing red flags and typologies. Additionally, the analyst will assist in drafting reports and collaborating with law enforcement.