Senior Financial Crime Specialist

Following the merger of MyState and Auswide Bank, we’re proud to be part of a united financial services group – MyState Bank, Auswide Bank, Selfco, and TPT Wealth – dedicated to delivering exceptional banking experiences and helping Australians achieve more. As the Senior Financial Crime Specialist, you will be responsible to execute and support the operational requirements in relation to all components of the operational management of the Financial Crime management obligations. 

Working within a dynamic team, you will receive comprehensive training and support to equip you with the skills needed to succeed. As part of this team, you will act as the SME to support the team in matters relating to the management of financial crime cases.

Key Responsibilities

• Investigating alerts triggered from Transaction Monitoring and reporting SMR’s to AUSTRAC in accordance with the Bank’s Policies.
• Completing the alert triage and appropriate actioning for PEP and Sanctions screening etc.
• The completion of Ongoing and Enhanced Customer Due Diligence activities, including report writing and case escalation as appropriate.
• Quality checking of customer onboarding as it relates to Know Your Customer (KYC) obligations.
• Investigating unusual activities and raising Suspicious Matter Reports as required.
• Customer outreach to support with case completion as required.
• Processing customer exits as required.

·      Handle Disputed Transactions to an outcome in accordance with the ePayments Code

What You’ll Bring to the Table

• To be able to work as an efficient team member, participate in problem solving initiatives and innovation to enhance the organisations capabilities
• Be a strong contributor and a thought leader for the Business Unit
• Be able to collaborate within the team and wider Business Unit to design and implement solutions that lead towards operational efficiencies
• To work co-operatively with other personnel and external partners to achieve the company's objectives, assigned tasks and duties
• Be organised, self-motivated and have the ability to work with limited supervision or instruction
• Someone who can protect the company’s reputation, image and commercial confidentiality
• Someone who has excellent communication skills
• If you have a working knowledge of ePayments code, Visa Dispute Rules and AML/CTF Reporting requirements this would be advantageous.

If you’re looking for a role that will allow you to develop your career in the finance industry, provide valuable training, and offer plenty of opportunities for growth, this could be the perfect fit for you!

Apply Now!

This is an exciting opportunity to work in the Finance Industry. If you’re ready to take on a challenge, have a genuine passion for helping others, and are eager to build your career with a trusted Australian bank, we encourage you to apply today!

To apply, simply submit your resume and a cover letter outlining why you’re the perfect fit for this role. We look forward to hearing from you and exploring how you can contribute to the success of our team!

Employment with MyState is subject to background checks including Bankruptcy, Police, and Credit checks to verify your suitability to work in the finance sector. We are an equal opportunity employer, committed to creating an inclusive work environment where everyone is valued.