Head of Transaction Monitoring Detection

NAB

Job number: 806500

Primary position location: VIC- Melbourne CBD

Category: Compliance, Regulatory Risk & Financial Crime

Work type: Permanent Full time

Closing at: Jun 7 2026 - 23:55 AEST

Bring your proven experience of implementing financial crime detections strategies and risks in highly regulated and complex environments

Strong Experience with detection and data analytics tools

You’ll join a high-performing, growth-focused business, backing talented individuals.

We win in the right way, which is always putting our customers first.

Our people are customer obsessed. They prioritise the needs and satisfaction of the customer above all else. Our mindset fosters innovation and creates strong, lasting customer relationships as we strive to be the most customer centric company in Australia and New Zealand.

In the role of Head of Transactions Monitoring Detection, you will be required to deliver for Executive-level Leadership across the Enterprise, doubling down on customer obsession and owning it.

Each day you will go above and beyond to:

Develop new detection capabilities to enhance the financial crime risk coverage utilising exiting and new technologies.

Optimise performance of detection scenarios and rules with view of enhancing operational efficiency

Manage ongoing reviews and analysis to ensure detection scenarios and rules are operating as designed.

Oversight over outputs generated from detection capabilities and workflow management

Proactively manage success measures.

Manage and motivate a high performing team.

We’re looking for the best and brightest to deliver the best for our customers. You’ll need:

Proven experience with data analytics and detection management

Knowledge of Financial Crime risk indicators and adherence to local and international regulator guidance

Sound strategic concepts and implementation of financial crime detections strategies and risks

Advanced data analytics and strong data mining experience and working with large datasets and different data lakes

Strong working knowledge of programming languages such as SQL, SAS, Python, PySpark, Scala, R

Understanding of financial crime risk management methodologies and practises.

Understands new and emerging technologies, considers future focused and innovative opportunities to position for long term success.

Strategy Formulation – able to navigate complexity, identify key value drivers and execute on appropriate strategic choices.

A diverse and inclusive workplace works better for everyone

We know that our people make us who we are. That's why we have built a culture of equity and respect – where everyone feels valued and appreciated for being their authentic selves. In partnership with our multiple Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) we continue to foster an inclusive environment, where all NAB colleagues’ unique backgrounds and identities are understood, respected and celebrated. We are committed to providing an environment where you can work your way.

For details on the recruitment process, and accessibility, please visit https://www.nab.com.au/about-us/careers/apply-for-job. To discuss adjustment requirements, please contact the NAB Careers team, via [email protected] (please reference job number) or visit our Careers page through the link above for other contact options.

Join NAB

If you think this role is the right fit for you, we would love to hear from you. Please note candidate screening and interviews may be conducted prior to the closing date of the job advert. Unsolicited CVs from agencies will not be accepted.

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