Financial Crime Manager

About the role

As a Financial Crime Manager at ANZ Banking Group, you will support the Head of Financial Crime EMEA and the UK Money Laundering Reporting Officer (MLRO) in overseeing AML, CTF, sanctions, fraud and anti‑bribery compliance across the UK and Europe. The role splits time between MLRO support in Europe and intelligence‑led threat assessment for the Group Threat Assessment team in Melbourne.

Key responsibilities

• Provide expert advice and challenge on AML/CTF, sanctions, fraud, anti‑bribery and KYC/CDD matters to business and risk stakeholders.
• Manage high‑risk customer reviews, transaction assessments, investigations and regulatory escalations.
• Conduct intelligence‑led threat assessments, analyse emerging typologies and produce risk‑focused reports.
• Support global Financial Crime Threat Assessments through data gathering, liaison with law‑enforcement and participation in industry working groups.
• Collaborate with the MLRO network in Europe and the ANZ Group to ensure consistent compliance and control enhancements.

Required profile

• Significant experience in financial crime risk management, AML/CTF, sanctions and fraud within a banking environment.
• Proven ability to work across multiple jurisdictions (UK, Europe, APAC) and engage with regulatory bodies.
• Strong analytical and investigative skills with a track record of delivering actionable risk insights.
• Excellent communication skills to influence senior stakeholders and external partners.

Required skills

• AML/CTF compliance frameworks
• Sanctions screening and monitoring
• Fraud detection methodologies
• KYC/CDD processes