You'll make an impact by:
- Leading the AML/CTF, Complex Investigations and Internal Fraud Response functions, ensuring effective management of financial crime risks across the Bank.
- Driving the strategic direction and ongoing development of Financial Crime AML/CTF operations, building scalable solutions that support business growth and regulatory compliance.
- Partnering with senior leaders across Risk, Customer, Product, Digital and Distribution teams to strengthen financial crime, sanctions and internal fraud risk management frameworks.
- Ensuring compliance with AML/CTF regulatory requirements by embedding effective controls across customer onboarding, products, services and operational processes.
- Acting as a trusted adviser and thought leader, influencing executive and Board-level stakeholders on financial crime risks, trends and mitigation strategies.
- Leading the preparation of executive, committee and Board reporting, providing clear insights into financial crime risks, operational performance and emerging issues.
- Building a proactive risk culture that promotes strong financial crime awareness, prevention and compliance practices across the organisation.
- Developing and leading a high-performing team, fostering capability, engagement and continuous improvement.
Do things differently with us
To succeed in this role, you'll demonstrate:
- Extensive leadership experience within Financial Crime, AML/CTF, Sanctions or Fraud management in a regulated environment.
- Strong knowledge of AML/CTF legislation, regulatory obligations and risk management frameworks.
- Experience leading complex operational teams and implementing scalable financial crime solutions.
- Proven ability to influence and engage senior stakeholders, including Executive and Board-level audiences.
- Strong commercial acumen with the ability to balance risk management, compliance and customer outcomes.
- Exceptional communication, relationship-building and stakeholder management skills.
- A strategic mindset with the ability to identify emerging risks and proactively develop solutions.
- Experience leading change and driving continuous improvement within complex business environments.
- Tertiary qualifications in a relevant discipline such as finance, business, law, criminology, investigations or a related field.
Why Great Southern Bank?
Whatever your role with us, you’ll be part of a force for good. We’re owned by our customers right here in Australia, so our success benefits everyday people and families. Working at Great Southern Bank, you’ll also enjoy a range of fantastic benefits, some examples include:
- Helping you unlock a brighter future by investing in your development and wellbeing, offering you study leave, a day for you and professional wellbeing coaching.
- Benefits that support you and your wellbeing so that you can thrive at work and at home, today and tomorrow. Enjoy access to our wellbeing centre and the flexibility to work from home two days a week.
- Helping you to achieve your financial goals and positively impact your family and community. We offer discounts on a wide range of Great Southern Bank products and services such as savings and transaction accounts, insurance, home loans and more!
Imagine working for a bank that truly helps people. You can.
Questions? Please contact our Talent Acquisition team at [email protected]
At Great Southern Bank, we’re building a workplace where everyone belongs. We value diverse backgrounds, cultures, abilities and experiences - including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, LGBTQIA+ communities and people of all ages.
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