Senior Manager - Aml/Ctf And Financial Crimes (Contract)

​​​​​Be part of Beyond Bank a bank that is for and with you.

We are one of Australia's largest, 100% customer-owned mutual banks. With over 300,000 customers and over 40 branches across five states, we aim to be the best bank for customers and communities. When you join Beyond Bank, you will work for a B Corp and be part of a friendly, inclusive, and supportive environment where you can continue progressing, no matter what stage of your career.

Where and how you can work
 

We have offices across Australia, located in Sydney, Melbourne, Adelaide, Hunter Valley, Canberra and Perth, and we support flexible working arrangements.

This is a hybrid position giving you the flexibility to split your work across home and any of our national offices.

The Role

Reporting to the Chief Risk Officer this Senior Leadership position is responsible for ensuring Beyond Bank Australia has robust processes and systems to protect against Money Laundering and Terrorism Financing (ML/TF) risks and other financial crime like fraud and scams. Collaborating with other senior leaders across the Bank, the position ensures effective first and second lines of defence against ML/TF and other financial crime risks. The Senior Manager – AML/CTF and Financial Crime will also serve as the Bank’s designated ‘AML/CTF Compliance Officer’ as required by the AML/CTF Act.

In the role you will

• Maintain and oversee the implementation of the Bank’s Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorism Financing (AML/CTF) Program.
• Act as the liaison on all AML/CTF matters with AUSTRAC including attention to correspondence and requests for information by AUSTRAC.
• Provide information, comment and feedback as required to industry bodies on AML/CTFand Financial crime matters that may assist in improving knowledge of and compliance with AML/CTF issues and preventing financial crime.
• Identify and recommend enhancements to the Bank’s AML/CTF Program and Fraud and Corruption Control System.
• Manage the response to any breaches of the AML/CTF Act or Rules, including the reporting and remediation process.
• Assist in the ML/TF risk assessment process for new products, services, delivery channels and key technologies.
• Collaborate with and influence third parity providers involved in the provision of the Bank’s AML/CTFand Financial Crimes systems to provide optimal service and capability outcomes for the Bank.
• Assist in developing information for use in staff awareness training on AML/CTFand Financial crime matters.
• Provide regular reports to the Executive Management Committee and Board with respect to AML/CTFand Financial crime matters.
• Participate in management and Board subcommittee meetings where required.
• Identify opportunities for implementing suitable ‘RegTech’ solutions (including analytics/AI/machine learning) that improve the effectiveness and efficiency of BBA’s AML/CTF Program and Fraud and Corruption Control System.
• Lead and inspire the Financial Crimes Analysts reporting into this position to enable them to maximise their personal development and contribution to the Bank.
• Influence and collaborate with other senior leaders to solve problems regarding AML/CTFand Financial crime matters.

About you

You will play a crucial role in ensuring Beyond Bank Australia has robust processes and systems to protect against Money Laundering and Terrorism Financing (ML/TF) risks. You will collaborate with other senior leaders in the Risk and Compliance team to ensure effective first and second lines of defence mechanisms. Additionally, you will serve as the Bank’s designated ‘AML/CTF Compliance Officer’ under the AML/CTF Act.

• A values and purpose driven leader, with a passion for protecting customers and the community from the harms of financial crime.
• A commitment to developing and empowering people to problem solve and continuously improve themselves and the Bank’s systems and processes.
• Passion for continuously improving the effectiveness and efficiency of everything they do and inspires others to do the same.
• A strategic thinker, who actively considers emerging risks and proactively seeks to mitigate them.
• Someone with a growth mindsight, who seeks to constantly learn and challenge themselves and motivates others to do the same.
• In-depth understanding of AML/CTF legislation and its application within the banking / financial services industry, in particular key industry challenges, trends, and regulatory issues.
• Strong understanding of financial crime risks and the associated controls for managing these risks.
• Demonstrated experience in researching, interpreting, and applying legislation and regulator guidance.
• Well-developed communication skills, with the ability to work effectively with a wide range of stakeholders and positively influence outcomes.
• Strong organisational and time management capabilities, in order to meet competing deadlines while maintaining attention to detail.

See yourself in our team

You will be joining the Risk Team, a group of dedicated professionals who play a crucial role in ensuring Beyond Bank Australia has robust processes and systems to protect against Money Laundering and Terrorism Financing (ML/TF) risks. You will collaborate with other senior leaders across the Bank to ensure effective first and second lines of defence mechanisms. Additionally, you will serve as the Bank’s designated ‘AML/CTF Compliance Officer’ under the AML/CTF Act.

Why work for Beyond Bank?

If you’re passionate about innovation and driven by customer-centricity, then a career with Beyond Bank is for you. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and employ people from a wide range of backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) backgrounds, and people with disabilities.

And there’s even more benefits:

• A flexible, and diverse working environment
• Career development opportunities, training and coaching
• Annual paid work-life balance days to boost your annual leave
• Community volunteer days to support many community charities across Australia
• Access to employee discounts, health and wellbeing initiatives, employee and family assistance, plus more
• The chance to be part of an organisation that works for and with customers and their communities to make a difference and change lives.

By joining Beyond Bank, you will have the opportunity to work alongside talented professionals who will support and encourage you to achieve your full potential. If you are passionate about people and want to make a difference, we would love to hear from you.
 

Apply Now!

Please be aware the next step in the process may include a phone screen, video interview, virtual or face-to-face interview, psychometric testing, and all relevant background checking. Some positions may require undergoing 4 weeks of mandatory full training.

Applications close 30/06/2024

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