Financial Crime Compliance, Senior Manager at Commonwealth Bank

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

05 Apr, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

05 Jan, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Compliance Advisory, AML / CTF, Sanctions, Anti-Bribery, Corruption, Financial Crime Operations, Stakeholder Management, Leadership, Coaching, Mentoring, Judgement, Decision Making, Continuous Improvement, Risk Assessment, Financial Crime Compliance, Regulatory Framework

Industry

Financial Services

Description

Hybrid Working 2 Permanent Opportunities available See yourself in our team 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 You will work closely with stakeholders in Group Operations and Technology and risk colleagues to provide financial crime related advice on projects, transactions, products, relationships and be an escalation point on matters relating to ongoing 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 business plan. Support internal stakeholders across the Group to proactively identify, manage and mitigate the financial crime risks of the business. Providing quality advice on financial crime matters to Financial Crime Services (FCS) and Financial Crime Domain (FCD) and participate in relevant risk assessments / reviews and forums as required. This includes (but is not limited to) the provision of financial crime related risk assessment advice on products, channels and relationships. Assist the business to develop and execute appropriate action plans to address identified issues relating to financial crime. Assist in the development and delivery of relevant MI reporting. Ensure maintenance of adequate auditable records of all risk assessments and advice provided to business customers. 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. Develop and implement line 2 testing and monitoring program. 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, AML / CTF, ABC and Sanctions role ideally within Banking and Financial Services Thorough understanding of the financial crime regulatory framework with technical knowledge of AML / CTF and Sanctions and ABC Sound knowledge of Financial Crime Operations (FCO) processes Strong leadership experience including coaching and mentoring Excellent stakeholder management skills with proven ability to influence large senior stakeholder groups to support investment decisions Demonstrated strong judgement and decision making capabilities Experience proactively uplifting capability, driving change and leading continuous improvement initiatives through to successful implementation Tertiary qualification in business/finance/law or a relevant industry certification/accreditation (i.e. ACAMS) is desirable 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. 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: 18/01/2026 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 Senior Manager will contribute to the execution of the financial crime compliance business plan and support internal stakeholders in managing financial crime risks. They will also assist in developing controls and monitoring programs to ensure compliance with the Group's financial crime policy framework.