Manager, Financial Crime Risk & Controls

MARS PARTNERSHIP PTY. LTD. – Sydney CBD NSW

$150,000 - $155,000 a year

Permanent

3mo ago , from MARS PARTNERSHIP PTY. LTD.

Mars Recruitment is partnering with a global financial institution to find an experienced financial crime compliance professional to join the team. This role sits within a Line 2 risk function and plays a key part in strengthening the organisation's enterprise-wide financial crime compliance framework. The position focuses on governance, regulatory oversight, risk management, and the effectiveness of financial crime controls across the business.

Mars Recruitment is partnering with a global financial institution to find an experienced financial crime compliance professional to join the team. This role sits within a Line 2 risk function and plays a key part in strengthening the organisation's enterprise-wide financial crime compliance framework. The position focuses on governance, regulatory oversight, risk management, and the effectiveness of financial crime controls across the business.

Key Responsibilities:

- Support the delivery and continuous improvement of the financial crime compliance governance framework across AML/CTF, sanctions, anti-bribery & corruption, and fraud risk areas
- Monitor regulatory developments, assess relevance, and coordinate implementation of required changes across stakeholders
- Lead and support enterprise-wide financial crime risk assessments across products, services, and business initiatives
- Partner with business and compliance teams to identify, evaluate, and mitigate financial crime risks, ensuring appropriate controls are in place and operating effectively
- Develop, maintain, and enhance financial crime control frameworks, including oversight of control testing and monitoring activities




- Maintain structured and up-to-date risk and control documentation to support governance and audit requirements
- Provide support for financial crime governance forums, including coordination of agendas, papers, minutes, and management reporting
- Deliver accurate and timely compliance reporting to internal stakeholders, regional teams, and head office functions
- Maintain financial crime compliance policies and procedures, ensuring documentation remains current and aligned with internal standards
- Support the delivery and tracking of financial crime training programs, including completion monitoring and reporting
- Coordinate internal and external audit activity, regulatory reviews, and compliance assurance engagements, including tracking and closure of findings
- Assist with operational requirements such as vendor coordination and basic administrative support for the function

Key Requirements:

- Minimum 5+ years' experience in financial crime compliance, risk, or regulatory compliance roles
- Strong knowledge of AML/CTF, sanctions, fraud, and anti-bribery & corruption frameworks
- Experience working within governance, risk, or controls-focused environments
- Practical experience in risk assessments, compliance monitoring, or control testing activities
- Exposure to governance committees, reporting cycles, or secretariat-style support work
- Strong analytical skills with high attention to detail and accuracy
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to engage stakeholders at different levels
- Solid organisational skills with ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines effectively
- Ability to work independently while also collaborating across teams and functions
- Professional, proactive, and adaptable approach in a regulated environment with strong accountability and integrity

If this opportunity aligns with your experience, reach out for a confidential chat to Abbey at ***********@marsrecruitment.com.au

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📌 Manager, Financial Crime Risk & Controls (Sydney)
🏢 MARS PARTNERSHIP
📍 Sydney