An established international banking institution is seeking an experienced
Financial Crime Manager
to join its Sydney-based compliance function.
This is a senior second-line role with broad oversight across AML/CTF, sanctions, fraud, and anti-bribery & corruption programs. Reporting to the Head/Director of Financial Crime, you will play a key role in strengthening financial crime frameworks, enhancing quality assurance practices, and supporting ongoing regulatory compliance initiatives.
The Opportunity
This role offers significant autonomy and visibility, with responsibility for driving continuous improvement across financial crime controls, quality assurance, and risk assessment frameworks. You will work closely with senior stakeholders across the business, providing subject matter expertise and ensuring robust compliance standards are upheld.
Key Responsibilities
Lead the design, enhancement, and execution of financial crime QA programs across transactional and BAU activities
Conduct and oversee risk assessments and control testing to ensure effectiveness of AML/CTF and sanctions frameworks
Provide documented assurance and support audit and regulatory review processes
Maintain and enhance financial crime policies, procedures, and training materials
Partner with first line stakeholders to provide clear, practical compliance guidance
Deliver financial crime training and promote a robust risk and compliance culture
Provide leadership, mentoring, and technical oversight within the financial crime team
Support ongoing system and process improvements
About You




You will be a senior financial crime professional with strong second-line experience and the ability to operate with independence and sound judgement.
Skills & Experience:
5+ years' experience in AML/CTF or Financial Crime Compliance (second line preferred)
Strong knowledge of AML/CTF legislation, sanctions regimes, KYC obligations, and regulatory expectations as they related to corporate/ wholesale banking
Experience leading QA programs, control testing, or risk assessments
Confident engaging and influencing senior stakeholders
High attention to detail with strong written and analytical skills
Tertiary qualification in Finance, Commerce, Law, or related discipline
Why Apply?
Senior-level exposure within a globally important bank
Broad scope across multiple financial crime risk themes
Opportunity to shape and enhance compliance frameworks
Permanent position with competitive remuneration
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📌 Financial Crime Manager | Wholesale Bank | Mandarin (Sydney)
🏢 Robert Half Australia
📍 Sydney