Your new company
Join a global financial institution with a strong presence in Australia and an unwavering commitment to regulatory integrity and operational excellence. Based in the Sydney branch, this organisation is known for upholding high standards in governance, compliance, and financial crime risk management and cover Corporate and Institutional Banking.
Your new role
As the Compliance & AML Manager, you will play a key role in supporting the Chief Compliance Officer to ensure the branch meets its regulatory obligations under Australian law.
Your responsibilities will include:
Financial Crime Compliance
- Translating reports and notices from Head Office and preparing responses where required.
- Delivering induction and ongoing Compliance & AML training for staff.
- Reviewing and updating compliance and AML policies and procedures.
- Preparing periodic compliance reports for Head Office, senior management, and regulators.
- Maintaining AML registers and supporting the AML working group.
- Conducting compliance monitoring on monthly, quarterly, and annual cycles.
AML/CTF & Sanctions
- Reviewing KYC onboarding documents and monitoring ongoing CDD & ECDD.
- Providing guidance to frontline teams on global and local AML obligations.
- Conducting financial crime investigations, including ECDD and potential SMR matters.
- Managing transaction monitoring processes, including scenario development and threshold calibration.
- Maintaining the AML whitelist and performing various AML risk assessments.
- Leading AML related projects driven by Head Office or regulatory change.
What you'll need to succeed
- Strong knowledge of Australian financial services law and regulatory licensing requirements
- Solid understanding of AUSTRAC, AML/CTF legislation, sanctions and financial crime compliance
- Ability to accurately translate between English and Mandarin
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Confidence engaging with stakeholders at all levels
- Enthusiasm, adaptability, and a willingness to take on a wide variety of responsibilities
What you'll get in return
- An excellent compensation package with allowances
- An initial FTC 12 month which can be converted to permanent and 1 year
- The opportunity to be a key contributor within a small team working with senior bank stakeholders
- Exposure to complex compliance and AML/CTF matters across global and local regulatory environments
- A supportive team culture with strong leadership and opportunities for professional growth
- The chance to take real ownership of compliance and AML processes in a dynamic, high impact role
What you need to do now
Please apply now or email your CV to philip.lewis@hays.com.au to be shortlisted. Please ensure you are an Australian Permanent Resident or NZ/AU Citizen as this is a requirement for this position.
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