Financial Crime Intelligence Manager at Westpac New Zealand

, , New Zealand -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

15 Feb, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

17 Nov, 25

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Financial Crime, Intelligence Concepts, Fraud Prevention, Scam Detection, Industry Collaboration, Team Leadership, Strategic Thinking, Relationship Building, Risk Management, Written Communication, Verbal Communication, Decision Making, Actionable Insights, People Leadership

Industry

Banking

Description

Mō te tūranga | About the Role The Financial Crime Intelligence Manager is a key leadership role where you will be at the forefront of delivering financial crime intelligence and driving industry collaboration. A critical part of this role is proactively engaging with, and where appropriate, leading industry initiatives focused on the prevention and detection of fraud and scams. You will represent and advance Westpac New Zealand’s position at relevant meetings and forums and assist in implementing initiatives within the organisation that strengthen our collective response to financial crime. As the Financial Crime Intelligence Manager you will also lead and develop a high-performing team of intelligence professionals and successfully influence across Westpac New Zealand and the wider industry. This role requires a strategic and critical thinker who can building strong industry relationships, lead with initiative and translate ideas into actions. Nā tāu rourou | What will you bring? Industry knowledge of financial crime/ intelligence concepts and trends. 5+ years in roles of a related nature, including financial crime and/or intelligence roles. Ability to apply intelligence/ financial crime concepts to deliver meaningful, relevant, actionable insights. Experience in producing written and verbal communications to inform and influence decision making on complex problems to a range of audiences. Knowledge of the financial sector and risk management processes. People Leadership experience. Westpac Hei Wāhi Mahi | Working at Westpac In addition to immersing yourself in a supportive team environment, you'll receive some great job perks and benefits including: 4 weeks standard holiday + 5 additional days of wellbeing leave to support you to be your best Additional purchased leave options up to 4 weeks per year Banking benefits, insurance discounts and superannuation scheme Growth and development – we provide opportunities for development and promote internal mobility Recognition - we recognise and reward our star performers School holiday subsidy - help you balance work and family during school holiday 2 Volunteer days per year Ko mātou tēnei | Our Organisation At Westpac, we’re working together to build a fairer and stronger New Zealand for our people, customers, and communities. For over 160 years we’ve been driven by our purpose to Create Better Futures Together. What makes us unique are the incredible people we’re lucky enough to have walk through our doors every day. The giant ‘W’ on our building doesn’t just stand for Westpac – it says, double you. We’re a place that values, rewards and recognises individuality. Where you can be your whole self, your true self, and your best self. We’re recognised as a place where talent is developed, where passions are fuelled and where ambitions of all shapes and sizes thrive. And it all starts with you! Tono mai ināianei! | Apply Now! Apply today with your CV and Cover Letter. The people of Aotearoa, New Zealand hail from many cultures and backgrounds. At Westpac New Zealand, we draw on this enormous talent pool to cultivate a team rich in ability and empowered to reach its full potential. Our aim is to be brave challengers, celebrating our differences and relentlessly advocating for our customers. It starts with us – we believe that when we care deeply and do our best for our people, they’ll do their best for our customers. We encourage people from all walks of life to apply, including those who are neurodiverse, have chronic health conditions or disabilities – your attitude and passion are as important to us as your experience, qualifications and capabilities. Mahi tahi tātou, kaha ake tātou | Together Greater Applications close: 19 November 2025 Our culture is rich with stories of how our people like to help, our customers, our community and each other. This is reflected through flexible working arrangements to ensure that our people have a balance in their life with those things that are important to them. Through ensuring that we provide opportunities to everyone regardless of what society throws at them, we are a safe place to work where you are treated equally and appreciated.

Responsibilities

The Financial Crime Intelligence Manager will lead the delivery of financial crime intelligence and drive industry collaboration. This role involves engaging with industry initiatives to prevent and detect fraud and scams while leading a high-performing team.