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Senior Manager - Financial Crime Strategy and Operations

SeniorFull-timeHybridMelbourne VIC, AustraliaPosted 4 weeks agoVerified 1 day ago
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About the job

This job is about leading HESTA’s Financial Crime Strategy and Operations team to prevent, detect, and respond to fraud, scams, and financial crime risks. The impact of this role is significant, as it ensures compliance with evolving regulations while protecting members and enhancing financial crime resilience. Teamwork and collaboration are at the heart of HESTA’s approach, fostering a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.

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Leading and inspiring

Manage, coach and develop a team of financial crime specialists. Build a culture of accountability, collaboration and continuous improvement. Act as trusted advisor/subject matter expert across fraud, scams, AML/CTF, sanctions and emerging financial crime threats. Lead major financial crime incidents and stakeholder escalations.
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Shaping strategy

Own and evolve HESTA’s Financial Crime Framework, AML/CTF Program and multi-year Financial Crime Roadmap. Develop risk-based strategies, policies and operating models that balance member protection, regulatory compliance and business outcomes. Drive financial crime transformation initiatives, including AI and advanced analytics capabilities.
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Driving operational excellence

Oversee end-to-end financial crime operations, including transaction monitoring, investigations, KYC/CDD, EDD and sanctions screening. Enhance detection capabilities, intelligence processes and response frameworks to address emerging threats. Ensure compliance with AUSTRAC obligations and alignment with APRA and ASIC expectations.

Key criteria

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Financial crime leadership experience

Proven experience leading teams in financial crime prevention.

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AML/CTF compliance knowledge

Deep understanding of AML/CTF obligations and regulations.

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Stakeholder engagement skills

Demonstrated ability to influence and partner with executives.

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5 criteria for this job
Financial crime leadership experience
Proven experience leading teams in financial crime prevention.

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AML/CTF compliance knowledge
Deep understanding of AML/CTF obligations and regulations.

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Stakeholder engagement skills
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Data analytics proficiency
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