Financial Crime Compliance Senior Manager at Commonwealth Bank

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

19 May, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

18 Feb, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Compliance Advisory, AML/CTF Processes, Transaction Monitoring, Customer Onboarding, Customer Due Diligence, Regulatory Framework, Stakeholder Management, Risk Assessment, Change Initiatives, Control Review, Policy Implementation, Investigations, Anti-Bribery and Corruption, Anti-Tax Evasion Facilitation

Industry

Financial Services

Description

Hybrid working model Permanent role, Sydney based High visibility opportunity and direct engagement with Senior leader exposure Multiple roles available 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 and Group Operations & Technology, 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 Financial Crime Services (FCS) and Financial Crime Domain (FCD) and risk colleagues to provide financial crime related advice on process re-design, and change initiatives and be an escalation point 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. Providing quality advice to support process uplift for key financial crime controls across Transaction Monitoring and Investigations, and Customer Due Diligence processes. to 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. 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, AML/CTF processes including Transaction Monitoring and Customer Onboarding and Customer Due Diligence, ideally within Banking and Financial Services Thorough understanding of the financial crime regulatory framework with practical knowledge of AML / CTF requirements. Sound knowledge of Transaction Monitoring and Investigation processes and Customer Onboarding journeys. 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: 03/03/2026 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 contributing to the execution of financial crime compliance strategy, implementing new processes for AML/CTF Law Reform, and supporting stakeholders across the Group to proactively manage financial crime risks. Responsibilities also include providing advice on process uplift for key controls like Transaction Monitoring and Customer Due Diligence, and acting as an escalation point for financial crime compliance matters.