Associate Director, Detection & Operational Services
An exciting opportunity to shape the future of Financial Crime detection at NAB. Leverage the power of data to drive better risk outcomes, optimise operations and influence enterprise-wide decision making.
Lead NAB's Financial Crime detection and operational service capabilities across Transaction Monitoring, Sanctions, Watchlist Management and CDD.
Drive data-led decision making through operational analysis, optimisation, forecasting and performance insights.
Shape innovative detection strategies that strengthen risk outcomes and protect customers from emerging financial crime threats.
Our people are customer obsessed. They prioritise the needs and satisfaction of the customerabove 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 this role of Associate Director, you will join our Detection and Operational Services team that's doubling down on protecting the community and our customers.
Each day, you'll go above and beyond to:
Play a leading role in the design, optimisation and review of
detection
scenarios and thematic risk analysis across the Financial Crime Ecosystem.
Provide leadership on
data-driven financial crime analysis
, including rule performance optimisation and false positive reduction
Drive delivery of
detection uplift initiatives
(TM risk assessments, scenario development, optimisation frameworks)
Partner with
Financial Crime Risk, Technology, Operations and Change teams
to translate risk outcomes into implementable solutions
Support
governance and assurance
, including:




Model governance
Methodology approval
Documentation uplift
Regulator‐facing materials
Deliver
clear, concise executive‐level insights and reporting
for senior leadership and risk committees
We're looking for the best and brightest to deliver the best for our customers. You'll need:
Extensive experience in
financial crime, analytics, risk or consulting roles
within financial services
Proven delivery of
scenario design, rules optimisation, operational uplift and risk assessments
Experience supporting or leading
system implementations, upgrades or capability uplifts
Hands‐on data analysis experience using
SQL, R, Python, Power BI or equivalent
Strong expertise in
Financial Crime analytics, operations and risk analysis
Experience applying
advanced analytics, data science and statistical techniques
to detection challenges
Ability to translate complex risk and analytical concepts into
clear operational, technology and executive outcomes
High standard of written and verbal communication, including
regulator‐ready documentation and executive reporting
A diverse and inclusive workplace works better for everyone
We know that our people make us who we are. That'swhy 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 workplace where you can work your way.
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📌 Associate Director - Detection And Operational Services (Melbourne)
🏢 National Australia Bank
📍 Melbourne