As a Financial Crimes Compliance Officer, Senior Associate within the Australia and New Zealand Compliance Department, you will play a crucial role in safeguarding our firm and community. You will be at the forefront of identifying and mitigating financial crime risks, ensuring our business operates responsibly and ethically. Working closely with a diverse team, you will contribute to a culture of excellence and innovation, where your insights and expertise are valued. This role is pivotal in maintaining the integrity of our operations and supporting the growth of our business in a compliant manner.
Job Responsibilities:
- Coordinate the execution of the Global Financial Crimes Compliance program within Australia.
- Provide guidance and risk-based solutions on global and local policy interpretation, focusing on KYC obligations.
- Prevent AML/CFT risks through analysis of new products, services, processes, clients, and geographies.
- Produce and review AML-related management information as part of the firm's reporting framework.
- Partner with the Regional Office on global and regional initiatives.
- Advise and collaborate with Line of Business and Compliance Officers on AML obligations.
- Develop and implement AML training and testing programs for the business.
Required Qualifications, Capabilities, and Skills:
- Tertiary qualification in Law, Accounting, Business, or Finance.
- Minimum 5 years of experience in the Financial Services Industry, with knowledge of Investment Banking, Commercial Banking, or Foreign Correspondent Bank.
- Proficiency in MS Office (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and experience handling large volumes of quantitative data.
- Comprehensive knowledge of Australian and New Zealand AML/CFT requirements and KYC obligations.
- Excellent communication and organizational skills.
- Solution-driven approach with exemplary problem-solving skills.
Preferred qualifications, capabilities, and skills:
- Experience with multiple differing line of businesses and/or products and services' AML investigative work is desirable