Financial Crime Compliance Manager

The Role

This Line 2 (2LoD) role is pivotal in leading both the strategy and day-to-day operations of an international bank's Financial Crime Compliance Programs (AML/CTF, Sanctions, Anti-bribery & Corruption, and Fraud).

Working as part of a collaborative team of financial crime professionals, you will support the delivery of key initiatives and ensure team outputs are compliant, timely, and aligned with the Bank's risk appetite.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and manage a QA program to monitor AML/CTF risks, track performance, analyse results, report findings, and ensure remediation actions.
• Lead risk assessments and testing of key financial crime controls (KYC/CDD/ECDD, Transaction Monitoring, IFTI, Sanctions etc.), identifying gaps and ensuring proper documentation and assurance.
• Maintain and update financial crime policies, procedures, training, and systems in line with regulations.
• Build strong relationships with stakeholders, providing guidance, training, and clear communication on risks and requirements.
• Lead by example for junior staff, promote a strong compliance culture and support continuous improvement initiatives.

Key Requirements & Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in a L2 Financial Crime or AML/CTF Compliance function.
• Tertiary qualified with 2+ years of Australian banking experience (preferably in Corporate & Institutional or Wholesale Banking).
• Strong understanding of AML/CTF laws, sanctions frameworks, KYC practices, and FATCA/CRS obligations.
• Strong time management, planning, and organisational skills in a fast-paced environment, with an analytical and detail-oriented approach to processes and problem-solving.
• Chinese Mandarin skills are desirable.

To Apply

Please click 'Apply' and submit your CV. For a confidential discussion please contact Eugena Gong at ***email_hidden***