Fin Crime Risk Assessment Lead

About the role

The Financial Crime Risk Assessment Lead will own ANZ’s enterprise‑wide financial crime risk assessment framework. Working within Financial Crime Threat Management, the role ensures that methodologies, governance and tools stay aligned with AML/CTF, sanctions obligations and the bank’s risk appetite.

Key responsibilities

• Lead the delivery and periodic refresh of enterprise‑wide and targeted financial crime risk assessments.
• Design, maintain and continuously improve risk assessment methodologies in line with regulatory guidance and emerging typologies.
• Partner with stakeholders across the three lines of defence, technology teams and strategic programmes to embed risk assessment outcomes.
• Monitor external regulatory and threat environment to keep the framework fit‑for‑purpose.
• Ensure governance, reporting and escalation processes meet compliance expectations.

Required profile

• Proven experience in financial crime risk assessment, AML/CTF or sanctions compliance.
• Strong understanding of regulatory requirements and risk‑based approaches.
• Ability to work collaboratively with business, technology and risk partners.
• Experience managing end‑to‑end risk frameworks and governance processes.

Required skills