Technical Lead, Financial Crimes at People First Bank

, , Australia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

08 Oct, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

10 Jul, 26

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Technical Leadership, AML Platform Delivery, Fraud Management, Solution Architecture, Change Management, Technical Mentoring, Risk Management, Payments Expertise, Card Tokenisation, Switch Management, NPP, Batch Processing, Agile Methodologies, SQL, ITIL Standards, Software Development

Industry

Financial Services

Description

About the role: We're looking for a Technical Lead, Financial Crimes to join our Technology & Transformation team and take ownership of the technical design, delivery, and ongoing performance of our financial crimes platforms. This is a hands-on SME role for someone who wants to combine deep payments expertise with a genuine focus on fighting fraud and financial crime - working across real time AML and fraud management systems that directly protect our customers. You'll provide technical leadership and mentorship to the team, guide the design and integration of secure, compliant, and scalable financial crime solutions, and ensure these platforms remain reliable, resilient, and aligned with our strategic goals. This role is offered as a 12 months Fixed Term Contract with potential permanency or extension Key Responsibilities * Technical Leadership – Provide expert technical guidance to the Financial Crimes team on the design, integration, and operational handover of financial crimes solutions. * AML & Fraud Platform Delivery – Lead the design, development, and implementation of real-time AML and fraud management platforms that are secure, compliant, and user-friendly. * Solution Architecture – Collaborate with architects and stakeholders to design scalable and secure financial crimes solutions that meet business, security, and compliance requirements. * Change Management – Oversee changes into production, ensuring development and testing adhere to ITIL standards and Secure, Stable & Resilient (SSR) practices, minimising risk to customers and staff. * Team Collaboration – Work closely with product owners, delivery leads, and analysts to ensure seamless integration of financial crimes platforms with other banking systems. * Technical Mentoring – Guide and develop junior team members, promoting knowledge sharing and technical growth across the team. * Performance & Reliability – Identify performance bottlenecks and drive optimisation strategies to maintain platform stability and minimise downtime. * Risk Management – Take accountability for risk management plans and processes relating to financial crimes systems. * Documentation – Maintain clear technical documentation, including architecture diagrams, design specifications, and technical standards. * Stakeholder Communication – Translate technical concepts into clear updates for management, sponsors, and cross-functional teams. About You You're a Payments and Cards - financial crime technology specialist who thrives on solving complex, high-stakes problems. You bring strong technical leadership skills, a collaborative mindset, and a genuine interest in staying ahead of emerging fraud and financial crime threats. You're comfortable operating in a regulated environment, balancing security and compliance with a great customer experience, and you enjoy mentoring others while continuing to build your own expertise. Knowledge and Experience Essential * Extensive experience in financial services and IT operations * Hands-on experience with real-time AML and Fraud management platforms * Expertise in debit and credit cards, tokenisation, and switch management (Authentic & Postillion), ATMs, Visa, Eftpos & IPEX * Strong technical acumen in payments – NPP and Batch Processing * Proven experience in solution design, software development, and integration projects * Familiarity with agile software development methodologies * Strong documentation and written communication skills Desirable * Technical familiarity with current and/or future-state systems, including ACI and Fiserv products * Technical understanding of networking and software development * Familiarity with SQL Management Studio and building queries * Experience across multiple delivery methodologies, with the ability to adapt to the selected project approach Why you’ll love working with us: People First Bank – our new brand – says exactly what we’re all about: people. We're committed to supporting and growing our team and creating an outstanding work environment. You’ll have access to financial and lifestyle benefits to support your success and individuality: * Flexibility and hybrid working arrangements. * Enhance your salary with discounts on banking, health insurance, and shopping across Australia. * Advance your career with training, study support, and project opportunities. * Competitive leave benefits that empower employees to take time for themselves and loved ones. * Wellbeing support with our Employee Assistance Program, wellbeing leave, mental health app, and mental health ambassadors’ program. * Make a difference with paid volunteering, Workplace Giving, and diverse community initiatives. * Be recognised for your contributions through our peer-driven recognition program. A BIT ABOUT PEOPLE FIRST BANK: In March 2023, People’s Choice and Heritage Bank merged to form Heritage and People’s Choice Limited - Australia's leading mutual bank. We are now on an exciting journey to bring together our products, services, and technology under a single brand - People First Bank. We have over 700,000 members and 1,900 employees, with dual head offices in Adelaide and Toowoomba, an Australian-based contract centre and branches across five states. With a vision ‘To deliver positive change through banking’, People First Bank serves members and contributes to the community, while offering an inclusive, flexible work environment. We’re big enough to make an impact; but agile enough to influence and do interesting work. APPLY ONLINE NOW: If this sounds like you, this could be the next step in your career. Click 'Apply' now and submit your application, including a cover letter and current resume by 26th July 2026. We are committed to diversity and inclusion and support candidate requests for adjustments to enable everyone to equitably participate in our selection process.

Responsibilities

Lead the technical design, delivery, and performance of real-time AML and fraud management platforms. Provide technical mentorship to the team while ensuring solutions are secure, compliant, and aligned with strategic goals.