Team Manager - Regulatory Reporting, Financial Crime Surveillance at Westpac Group

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

16 Apr, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

16 Jan, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Leadership, Financial Crime Prevention, Transaction Monitoring, Investigative Mindset, Stakeholder Management, Communication, Operational Excellence, Risk Management, Compliance, KYC, AML, Customer Due Diligence, Process Optimization, Team Management, Performance Evaluation, Analytical Skills

Industry

Financial Services

Description

Max term – 24 Months, with opportunity to extend. Role can be based in Sydney (Parramatta) or Adelaide Full-time role, Hybrid set up (Monday-Friday) The Financial Crime Surveillance (FCS) team is part of Westpac’s Risk Division and is responsible for detecting, deterring and fighting financial crime. This role is part of the first line of defence for financial crime related risks such as anti-money laundering, sanctions, KYC and customer due diligence. What’s the role? Reporting to the “Senior Manager – Regulatory Reporting, TMRR” you’ll act as the Team Manager, leading a team of 12 analysts to achieve high standards of risk management, operational efficiency and regulatory compliance. Managing day-to-day financial crime prevention activities, with a focus on transaction monitoring and investigating suspicious behaviour within the regulatory reporting team. You’ll drive operational excellence by optimising processes, ensuring compliance with regulatory and institutional standards, and mitigating risks related to money laundering, terrorist financing, and other financial crimes. Oversee, mentor, and evaluate a team, ensuring high performance and professional growth. Financial Crime Prevention: Develop and implement strategies to improve detection and prevention of financial crime for Westpac Group customers. Drive Operational Excellence: Apply Active Operations Management principles, analyse KPIs, and execute remediation plans to optimize business performance and achieve operational goals. Ensure Compliance and Safety: Maintain compliance standards, manage risk profiles, develop service level agreements, and promote a safe working environment through effective adherence to procedures and incident reporting. What do I need? You’ll bring experience from a similar role, a solid background in leadership & more specifically within financial crime prevention, you hold an investigative mindset. Exposure to sectors such as casino and telecoms, combined with AML and payments expertise—including new payment platforms—will set you up for success. Beyond technical skills, we need someone driven, with exceptional stakeholder and peer management skills and the confidence to engage at executive level. This role demands visibility, clear communication on progress and performance, and a proactive attitude. We’re looking for a Diamond – someone resilient, brilliant, and ready to shine under pressure! Why join us? We’re obsessed with becoming our customers #1 banking partner for life and we’re looking for people who are passionate about helping us achieve that goal. In return we’re committed to making Westpac the best place to work. Here are just a few of the ways we’re already doing that: Special offers on banking products and discounts from top brands, including generous employee-only mortgage rates! Flexible work arrangements to help you achieve a greater work/life balance, and a variety of leave options including Culture, Lifestyle and Wellbeing leave. Tailored learning and development opportunities to help your grow your career within the bank. Lots of opportunities to ‘give back’ to the Community by getting involved in our many volunteering initiatives Create your future today. To get started, simply click on the APPLY or APPLY NOW button We’re all about creating a supportive and inclusive community. We welcome everyone – no matter your age, gender, background, or abilities. We also provide additional support to welcome our veterans, Indigenous Australians and neurodiverse community. If you need any adjustments during the recruitment process, you can find out more information and additional contact details by visiting the "People with Disability and/or needing Accessibility Requirements" page on our website.

Responsibilities

Lead a team of analysts to manage financial crime prevention activities, focusing on transaction monitoring and investigating suspicious behavior. Drive operational excellence by optimizing processes and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.