Senior Manager Financial Crime Transaction Reporting Governance at Westpac New Zealand

Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

25 Aug, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

27 May, 26

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Financial Crime Risk Management, Transaction Monitoring, Regulatory Reporting, Risk Assurance, Controls Assurance, People Leadership, Complex Analysis, Problem Solving, Strategy Development, Governance, Policy Oversight, Stakeholder Management, ISO20022, PTR, Banking Operations, Risk Management

Industry

Banking

Description

Mō te tūranga | About the Role At Westpac New Zealand, we are creating better futures together. We are seeking an experienced Senior Manager to lead our Financial Crime Transaction Monitoring and Regulatory Reporting capability within Risk. This is a key leadership role, responsible for shaping strategy, strengthening the control environment and providing strong second line oversight across transaction monitoring and regulatory reporting obligations. Key Responsibilities: You will lead a specialist team delivering transaction monitoring and regulatory reporting oversight. You will develop and drive a multi‑year strategy and annual plans for financial crime risk management, while strengthening and uplifting the regulatory reporting control environment, including PTR and ISO20022 impacts. You will own standards, tolerances and frameworks for transaction monitoring and regulatory reporting, partner closely with Line 1 Financial Crime Operations and senior stakeholders across the bank, and provide insight on industry best practice to help future‑proof Westpac’s financial crime model. Nā tāu rourou | What will you bring? 10+ years’ experience in risk assurance and or controls assurance, along with strong banking or regulated financial services experience. Proven people leadership capability, deep experience in risk management, complex analysis and problem solving, and the confidence to provide constructive challenge at senior leadership level. Experience in financial crime governance, policy and oversight, strategy development and implementation, and strong written and verbal communication skills will be highly regarded. Westpac Hei Wāhi Mahi | Working at Westpac Immersing yourself in a supportive team environment, and receive some of the best banking, and lifestyle benefits in the market along with: 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 Career growth – we promote internal capability; we have programmes that recognise star performers Generous parental leave – and top up government paid parental leave 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: 28 May 2026 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

Lead the Financial Crime Transaction Monitoring and Regulatory Reporting capability to shape strategy and strengthen the control environment. Provide second-line oversight and partner with Line 1 Operations to future-proof the bank's financial crime model.