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FULL_TIME
5-10

Financial Crime Compliance Senior Manager

1/4/2026

Provide expert advisory services to support the retail banking division in managing financial crime risk. Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure robust risk management and compliance outcomes.

Working Hours

40 hours/week

Company Size

10,001+ employees

Language

English

Visa Sponsorship

No

About The Company
Australia’s leading provider of financial services including retail, premium, business and institutional banking, funds management, superannuation, insurance, investment and sharebroking products and services. We are a business with more than 800,000 shareholders and over 52,000 employees. We offer a full range of financial services to help all Australians build and manage their finances. Connect with us, we'd like to hear from you: facebook.com/commonwealthbank twitter.com/commbank youtube.com/commbank youtube.com/commbankbusiness instagram.com/commbank Our Community Guidelines can be found at: https://www.commbank.com.au/support/social-networks.html For information on our Privacy Policy visit https://www.commbank.com.au/support/privacy
About the Role

Senior Manager – Retail Financial Crime Compliance

x2 Opportunities Available

Make a Meaningful Impact

Join a dynamic team dedicated to upholding the highest standards of integrity for our customers. We are seeking an accomplished Senior Manager – Retail Financial Crime Compliance to join our Financial Crime Compliance (FCC) Risk Management team. In this pivotal role, you will provide expert advisory services to support the Group’s retail banking division in the effective and efficient management of financial crime risk.

You will collaborate closely with both Line 1 and Line 2 stakeholders, offering strategic advice on projects, transactions, and products with financial crime implications. Building and maintaining strong relationships with business stakeholders and Operations teams will be essential to drive positive outcomes.

Your Role in Our Team

As a key member of the Retail FCC Advisory team, you will leverage your expertise in Anti-Money Laundering (AML), Counter-Terrorism Financing (CTF), and sanctions compliance. You will work with stakeholders across all Three Lines of Defence to ensure robust risk management and compliance outcomes.

This highly visible role offers exposure to complex matters and a diverse range of stakeholders. You will be challenged by a variety of scenarios and projects in a fast-paced, results-driven environment where your achievements are recognized and valued.

We Are Looking For Professionals Who:

  • Demonstrate critical thinking and the ability to analyse complex problems, with a comprehensive understanding of the end-to-end customer lifecycle within the banking sector.

  • Proactively seek opportunities to enhance financial crime controls within regulatory frameworks, always prioritizing customer interests.

  • Exhibit self-motivation, thought leadership, and the ability to independently manage and engage key stakeholder relationships, establishing themselves as trusted advisors.

  • Possess a strong understanding of technology trends and applications within the retail banking environment.

Key Skills and Experience Required:

  • Extensive experience in AML compliance, preferably in an advisory capacity.

  • In-depth knowledge of the financial crime regulatory landscape, with technical expertise in AML / CTF. International experience is highly regarded.

  • Exceptional stakeholder management skills, with a proven ability to influence and advise senior stakeholder groups.

  • Strategic thinking, sound judgment, and strong decision-making capabilities.

  • Tertiary qualifications in finance, law, or a related discipline are preferred.

  • Relevant industry certifications or accreditations are desirable.

If you're already part of the Commonwealth Bank Group (including Bankwest, x15ventures), you'll need to apply through Sidekick to submit a valid application. We’re keen to support you with the next step in your career.

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Advertising End Date: 18/01/2026
Key Skills
Anti-Money LaunderingCounter-Terrorism FinancingStakeholder ManagementStrategic ThinkingDecision-MakingFinancial Crime ComplianceRegulatory FrameworksRisk ManagementTechnology TrendsAdvisory ServicesCustomer LifecycleThought LeadershipInfluencing SkillsSelf-MotivationComplex Problem AnalysisRelationship Building
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