Financial Crime Specialist

Are you passionate about customers and the onboarding process to support risk management?

Protect our customers. Strengthen our controls. Shape the future of financial crime risk management.

At MyState, we're committed to delivering simple, personal and effective banking experiences for our customers. As we continue to grow, strong and sustainable risk management remains central to how we operate.

We're seeking an experienced Financial Crime Specialist to join our Risk team and play a key role in protecting the organisation from financial crime risks. This is a strategic Line 2 role responsible for overseeing and enhancing our AML/CTF Part B Program, ensuring compliance with regulatory obligations, and driving continuous improvement across customer identification and financial crime controls.

Why you'll love this role

• Drive strategic impact by shaping AML/CTF frameworks, controls and compliance outcomes across the Group.
• Be a trusted subject matter expert influencing business decisions, regulatory compliance and financial crime risk management.
• Partner with senior stakeholders and regulators while helping protect customers and the organisation from emerging threats.

What you'll be doing

Reporting to the Senior Manager Fraud & Financial Crime & AML Officer, you will:

• Lead the ongoing management and enhancement of MyState's AML/CTF Part B Program.
• Oversee customer identification (KYC/ACIP) requirements, practices and assurance activities.
• Monitor regulatory developments and ensure policies, procedures and controls remain compliant and effective.
• Conduct assurance reviews and identify opportunities for continuous improvement and remediation.
• Provide expert advice, training and guidance on AML/CTF obligations across the business.
• Prepare insightful reporting for senior management, committees and the Board.
• Support regulatory engagements, audits and compliance reviews.
• Monitor internal fraud risks and oversee appropriate escalation and remediation activities.

What you'll bring

To be successful in this role, you'll have:

• Extensive experience in AML/CTF, financial crime or compliance oversight, ideally within financial services.
• Deep knowledge of AML/CTF legislation, regulatory obligations and customer identification requirements.
• Strong investigation, analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Experience designing, implementing and maintaining compliance, risk or assurance frameworks.
• Proven ability to influence stakeholders and drive remediation outcomes.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to present complex information clearly to a range of audiences.
• Relevant qualifications in Risk, Compliance, Financial Crime or a related discipline.

About MyState

At MyState, you'll join a values-driven organisation that empowers its people to chase the better, collaborate to win and create customer wow. You'll be part of a team that values innovation, accountability and continuous improvement while helping customers achieve their financial goals.

Ready to make an impact?

Apply now and help strengthen MyState's financial crime capability while protecting our customers, our business and the communities we serve. Applications close midnight Monday 10th August 2026.

Employment with MyState is subject to background checks including Bankruptcy, Police and Credit check to verify your suitability to work in the finance sector.