Financial Crime Specialist (Senior Associate)

About the role

ANZ is looking for a Senior Associate in its 2nd Line Financial Crime function to join the Governance, Assurance and Insights team. The role covers specialised, risk-based assurance reviews of control effectiveness, identification of improvement opportunities and evidence-based insights that support strong Financial Crime risk management. It is based in Melbourne, Sydney or Brisbane, permanent and full-time.

Key responsibilities

• Conduct specialised assurance reviews using approved methodologies, assessment and evidence standards.
• Assess the design and operating effectiveness of controls, processes and risk management practices across Financial Crime activities.
• Gather, analyse and evaluate information from multiple sources to support evidence-based observations and conclusions.
• Prepare clear review findings, recommendations and reports that support management response and operational improvement.
• Monitor remediation actions and support validation activities in line with assurance frameworks.
• Partner with stakeholders to obtain information, discuss findings and support issue resolution.
• Identify recurring themes, emerging risks and areas requiring escalation through governance channels.

Required profile

• Experience in assurance, oversight, risk management, compliance, control assessment, audit or a related discipline.
• Ability to assess information, evaluate control effectiveness and draw evidence-based conclusions.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, including stakeholder engagement and report writing.
• Analytical, planning and problem-solving skills with attention to detail; able to manage competing priorities and meet agreed timeframes.
• Banking, financial services or Financial Crime experience is highly regarded.

Required skills

• Knowledge of AML/CTF, sanctions, fraud and ABAC obligations, processes and controls is advantageous.

Flexible working arrangements are available, and the application is made through the ANZ careers site using reference number 127099.