General Manager, Fraud & ABAC Risk, Financial Crime

About the role

The General Manager, Fraud & ABAC Risk leads ANZ’s enterprise‑wide strategy, governance and continuous improvement of its fraud and anti‑bribery/anti‑corruption frameworks. Reporting to the Group General Manager Financial Crime Portfolio, the role ensures alignment with regulatory expectations, industry standards and the bank’s risk appetite across all jurisdictions.

Key responsibilities

• Define and steer the strategic roadmap for fraud and ABAC risk management, ensuring regulatory compliance and proactive risk mitigation.
• Provide enterprise‑wide oversight, challenge emerging threats, assess control effectiveness and drive remediation actions.
• Deliver insightful reporting, escalation and recommendations to senior leaders and governance forums.
• Engage with regulators, law enforcement, industry bodies and external stakeholders to influence outcomes and monitor emerging developments.
• Promote a forward‑looking risk culture and ensure the organisation can respond to evolving fraud and financial crime risks.
• Lead, develop and mentor a high‑performing specialist team, building capability and ethical decision‑making.
• Collaborate with business, risk and compliance partners to embed effective fraud and ABAC practices.
• Oversee the functions of the Scams Prevention Officer post‑31 March 2027.

Required profile

• Extensive senior leadership experience in financial crime, compliance, operational risk or non‑financial risk within large, complex organisations.
• Deep expertise in fraud, scams, anti‑bribery and corruption risk management and related regulatory obligations.
• Proven ability to influence senior stakeholders and drive enterprise‑wide risk initiatives.

Required skills