AML-CTF Manager

Full job description
Introduction:
About us.

A unique life requires a unique bank.

Defence Bank is a member-owned bank that has been proudly serving the Defence Community for 50 years. With 26 branches across Australia and our award-winning app, Defence Bank is where our members need us – anywhere, anytime.

The bank provides financial products and services to the Australian Defence Force and its unique community, reinvesting profits for the benefit of our members. We are a leader in our sector and our people led, technology enabled environment, celebrates the individual talents, personalities, interests and needs of our people.

Winner of the Best Reward Recognition program 2024 and a finalist for Employer of Choice 2024, it is not only our employees who think our bank is truly one of the best places to work.

Description:
Are you our next AML/CTF Manager?

Reporting to the Chief of Operations, this position sits within the Operations business unit of our Bank. This position directly supports our purpose through oversight of our AML/CTF monitoring program and supporting business line AML/CTF activities and initiatives.

Your key responsibilities will include (but are not limited to):

Ongoing management maintenance of the Transaction Monitoring Rules based within the automated TMS.
Oversight of member OCDD ECDD activities, including High Risk members PEPs.
Management of the processes that support the lodgement of SMRs to Austrac.
Development and maintenance of procedures that support AML/CTF Activities.
Management of direct reports in ensuring that ongoing activities are being completed on time and in line with agreed targets.
Act as a key contact with third party vendors on technical / system changes impacting upon AML/CTF monitoring obligations.
Assist with the completion of the Bank’s AML/CTF Risk Assessment.
Provide support to ongoing reviews of the Bank’s AML/CTF Program.

The AML/CTF Manager plays a critical role in safeguarding our Bank and fostering a strong risk culture by supporting initiatives that enhance ML/TF risk awareness and compliance across the bank. This includes providing further advice and training to various business units is support of AML/CTF compliance.

Skills and Experiences:
About You

You are a passionate compliance operations professional who has a particular flair for AML/CTF with high attention to detail who is comfortable working within a newly established dedicated Operations team.

You will utilise your problem-solving skills to overcome challenges. Your energy, commitment and level-headed approach ensures you thrive in this dynamic environment.

You have:
At least 3 - 5 years’ relevant experience in Financial Services, AML/CTF Risk and Compliance related
Tertiary qualifications in Law, Finance or Compliance.
Affiliation with AML/CTF Risk and Compliance industry associations.

You will also have demonstrated experience or skills in:
Building relationships and communicating complex concepts to stakeholders at all levels.
Analysing situations and solving problems.
Working autonomously.
Self-managing your work to achieve deadlines.
Identifying, interpreting, and applying banking/corporate legislation, prudential standards, regulatory guides, codes, and company policies.

We count on you. And you can count on us.

We have a great range of employee benefits including:
Savings across our banking products and services.
Innovative Work-Life fit program including additional days of paid leave await a successful candidate.
A generous annual corporate wardrobe allowance.
Access to our internal "reward and recognition" platform - vouchers, discounts at over 100 retailers, e-cards and much more!

Interested? We'd like to hear from you. Click to apply.

Defence Bank is committed to providing equal opportunities for employment and seek to have a team that reflects our diverse community. We encourage anyone interested in our role and a career at Defence Bank to apply. Read more