Address- Play a key role in the risk transformation of Insignia Financial
- Excellent opportunity for strategic risk leadership in this influential role
- Location agnostic
The Role
The purpose of the Head of AML & Financial Crime is to support the development/implementation of policies and procedures that ensure Insignia Financial understands it's financial crime risk profile and has in place programs and controls to manage these risks and meet its compliance obligations under the AML/CTF and Financial Crime program/s.
Key Responsibilities:
- Leading a team of financial crime specialists to ensure Insignia Financial understands the risk profile associated with financial crime in the organisation and has appropriate controls, policies and procedures to manage these risks.
- Understand all the compliance obligations related to financial crime and AML and ensure that Insignia Financial has programs and controls to meet these obligations.
- One of the key contacts for the day-to-day regulator relationship with AUSTRAC, proactively developing the relationship with AUSTRAC to ensure we understand and meet their expectations.
- Oversight of resolution of reportable breaches, including regulator liaison and managing responses to regulator directives.
- Deputy Money Laundering Reporting Officer for the organisation.
- Liaison with key stakeholders across the business, including senior management to ensure everyone understands their role in managing financial crime and develop appropriate training and communication programs to support this.
- Accountable for reviewing/supporting the investigation and reporting of all incidents and breaches pertaining to financial crime matters.
To be successful in this role you will possess:
- Require a postgraduate AML/CTF qualification from an accredited provider e.g. Association of Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialists (ACAMS) or the International Compliance Association (ICA).
- Proven experience in financial crime, fraud control and/or AML/CTF.
- Proven technical knowledge and strong understanding of Australian AML/CTF legislation, common ML/TF and Financial Crime risks and mitigating controls.
- Solid knowledge of global AML/CTF frameworks legislation.
- Working knowledge of the UNSC, OECD and Australian Sanctions (DFAT) Regimes and experience in operationally implementing screening.
- Proven experience in dealing with regulators, law enforcement agencies and auditors.
- Proven leadership skills and commercial acumen.
Benefits
- Development opportunities at an ASX top 200 company
- A professional, supportive and friendly culture
- A range of corporate and lifestyle benefits
The Business
Insignia Financial is one of Australia's leading wealth management organisations, undertaking a rapid and exciting transformation. The Insignia Financial group has been helping Australians secure their future since 1846. Over the decades, we have grown substantially to become a leading provider of quality financial services and are listed on the Australian Securities Exchange in the ASX top 200 (ASX: IFL).
To Apply
Please submit your resume with a covering letter by clicking on "Apply Now."
Applicants will be required to provide evidence of their eligibility to work in Australia, and at a minimum be required to undertake police and basic credit checks as a condition of employment.
Please note that applications from agencies will not be considered at this time.
At Insignia Financial, we have a culture of belonging. We are an 'every person' organisation that welcomes and appreciates everyone for who they are. If you need assistance or an adjustment during the application process because of your personal circumstances, please reach out and let us know. We recognise and celebrate the value of individual difference
