Manager – Assurance, Financial Crime Risk at AMP Limited

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

29 Sep, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

01 Jul, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

AML/CTF, Financial Crime Assurance, Control Testing, Thematic Reviews, Risk Management, Regulatory Compliance, AUSTRAC Guidance, Data Analytics, Issue Management, Remediation Validation, Stakeholder Engagement, Governance Reporting, Internal Audit, Sanctions Monitoring, Anti-Bribery and Corruption, FATCA/CRS

Industry

Financial Services

Description

Sydney or Melbourne If you live in Australia or New Zealand, you’ve likely heard of AMP. But at a time when society is changing, we are too. We’re now a nimbler business with new leadership and thinking. For us, these are exciting times. There’s a real potential for big thinkers to help us redefine what financial services could be. And turn our legacy into something even more positive and powerful for the future. Help people create their tomorrow, while you create yours We help people with their banking, super, retirement and finances. Through upturns, downturns, recessions, and major life transitions. Every day, we help people see and make more of their financial potential, so that they can create their tomorrow. And we’ve been doing it for over 170 years. If we do our job well, we genuinely add to the prosperity of our country and its people. Financial Crime Risk (FCR) is a Group enterprise function which sits within the ERM division and provides expert advice and is accountable for the effective management of financial crime obligations and emerging risks across the AMP Group including AML/CTF, Sanctions, Fraud and Scams, Anti-Bribery and Corruption (ABC) and foreign tax reporting (FATCA/CRS) domains The Manager - Assurance, Financial Crime Risk is responsible for delivering independent Line 2 assurance over AMP’s financial crime framework, strengthening control effectiveness across AML/CTF, Sanctions, Fraud, Anti-Bribery and Corruption (ABC), and FATCA/CRS The role drives risk-based control testing, thematic reviews and remediation validation, providing objective challenge and actionable insights to ensure compliance with regulatory obligations, including AUSTRAC expectations Through data-led analysis and specialist judgement, you will identify control gaps, emerging risks and systemic weaknesses, enabling timely remediation and improved risk outcomes across the Group. How will you make an impact Financial Crime Assurance & Thematic Reviews * Deliver a risk-based assurance program across key AML/CTF obligations and financial crime domains * Design and execute control testing, thematic reviews and deep-dives across high-risk areas (e.g. CDD, transaction monitoring, sanctions, third parties) * Lead end-to-end assurance reviews, from scoping and fieldwork through to reporting and stakeholder engagement * Leverage data analytics and MI to enhance assurance coverage, identify anomalies and support continuous assurance Regulatory Alignment * Ensure assurance activities align with AUSTRAC guidance, legislative requirements and regulatory expectations * Maintain obligations mapping to processes and controls, ensuring compliance through regulatory change * Conduct compliance reviews and provide actionable recommendations to strengthen the control environment * Partner with advisory teams to embed regulatory change into operational execution Issue Management & Remediation * Identify, assess and prioritise financial crime issues and control weaknesses * Validate remediation actions and closure evidence, ensuring root causes are effectively addressed * Track and report remediation progress, including delivery risks and residual exposure Governance & Reporting * Deliver high-quality reporting to senior management and Board/Board Risk Committees on assurance outcomes and risk themes * Provide Line 2 oversight across governance forums, including FCCC and Risk Committees * Ensure governance artefacts evidence effective oversight, escalation and accountability * Support AMLCO and regulatory reporting, translating assurance findings into clear, risk-based insights Stakeholder Engagement & Continuous Improvement * Partner with Line 1, Financial Crime Operations and Internal Audit to deliver coordinated assurance outcomes * Contribute to uplift of assurance methodologies, including data analytics and continuous controls monitoring * Support capability uplift and strengthen expertise across the function What you will bring to the role * 5+ years’ experience in AML/CTF, financial crime assurance, risk, internal audit or consulting within financial services * Strong understanding of AML/CTF frameworks, control testing, assurance methodologies and regulatory obligations * Experience across banking, wealth or superannuation environments preferred * Experience in control design, testing, governance frameworks and senior reporting * Exposure to data analytics and reporting tools for assurance activities Qualifications * Degree in Business, Commerce, Finance, Law or related field * CAMS, accounting/auditing certifications or postgraduate studies in Risk, Accounting or Law highly regarded Who you are You bring strong technical financial crime and assurance expertise, with deep knowledge of AML/CTF obligations, financial crime frameworks and Line 2 assurance practices. You have experience designing and delivering risk-based assurance programs, including control testing, thematic reviews and end-to-end AML program components, and apply regulatory requirements in a practical, risk-based way using data and insight to assess control effectiveness and compliance outcomes. You demonstrate strong execution and ownership, delivering complex assurance activities with a focus on quality, accuracy and timeliness. You proactively identify risks, control weaknesses and opportunities for improvement, driving sustainable remediation in a fast-paced environment You bring sound judgement and influencing capability, with the confidence to provide independent challenge and engage senior stakeholders. You translate complex technical issues into clear, actionable insights, supporting effective governance and risk-based decision-making across Line 1 and Line 2. You are proactive, analytical and collaborative, with strong attention to detail and a continuous improvement mindset. You build credibility through expertise and consistency, working effectively across teams in a high-performance, fast-paced environment If you would like to receive the full job description, please contact Milica_Radomir@amp.com.au. To ensure a consistent and streamlined recruitment process, applications should be submitted via the LinkedIn link only. Why we think you’ll love working at AMP Doing what we’ve always done is not an option, so your clever ideas will get airtime here. You’ll be encouraged to speak up and try new things. If they don’t work, we move on – better for it. We know there’s no one way of doing things. So, you won’t have to sacrifice who you are or how you work to fit in here. We’re inclusive and flexible in many of the ways you’d expect. And in some of the ways you wouldn’t. As long as your health and wellbeing come first - at home and at work. In fact, most of what makes AMP such a welcoming, enjoyable place to work are our people. Wherever you go, you’ll find moments to connect, feel valued and do meaningful work. Whether it’s through our first-class leaders who are invested in you and your success. Through year-round opportunities to volunteer, fundraise and give back to the community. Or in the everyday challenges you face as we work together to strengthen this great organisation. Challenges that will stretch you, amplify your potential and compound the impact you have. We believe in the power of inclusion and diversity We’re dedicated to fostering inclusion, diversity, and a warm feeling of belonging at AMP. It sparks creativity, ignites innovation, and turns up the dial on the quality of our decisions and performance. This not only makes our workplace more engaged but also leads to better connections with our customers. We're your allies in the search for the perfect fit - when you apply, let us know how we can support you to put your best self forward during our selection process. We're also committed to enhancing employment opportunities for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, so we enthusiastically encourage candidates from these backgrounds to apply and explore our Reconciliation Plan on our website. Ready to create your tomorrow? If you’re someone who sees opportunity where others see challenge, come and work with us in smart, progressive ways as we transform an iconic Australian brand for the future. And, through a series of career-defining moments, create your own tomorrow. Don’t procrastinate! We review applications when we get them, and if we discover the ideal candidate, we may close the role earlier than the advertised close date. Looking forward to meeting you.

Responsibilities

Deliver independent Line 2 assurance over the financial crime framework, focusing on control testing and thematic reviews across AML/CTF, Sanctions, and Fraud. Provide objective challenge and actionable insights to senior management to ensure compliance with regulatory obligations and AUSTRAC expectations.