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 aLine 2 risk functionand 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 qualified to join the team.
This role sits within aLine 2 risk functionand 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
Strong 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
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📌 Manager, Financial Crime Risk & Controls (New South Wales)
🏢 Mars Recruitment
📍 New South Wales