Banking Operations Analyst

Momenta Resourcing; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 72,000 - 94,000; Full time

Job summary

Momenta Resourcing is recruiting a Financial Crime Analyst for a leading international bank in Sydney. The role investigates and escalates financial crime cases, reviews profiles and patterns, and prepares GFS narratives and SMRs for AUSTRAC. Hybrid work 3 days in office, contract to 31 March 2027, immediate start.

The ideal candidate has Banking/Financial Crime/AML-CTF experience or related investigative background, with strong analytical and communications skills, and attention to detail.

Qualifications

• Experience in Banking, Financial Crime, AML/CTF, Fraud, Remediation or Risk or a related investigative environment.
• Strong analytical and investigative skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to assess information critically.
• Willingness to learn and develop in financial crime.

Responsibilities

• Investigating unusual matters escalated from Fraud Operations.
• Reviewing customer profiles and account activity.
• Analysing transaction patterns and financial crime risks.
• Identifying fraud and AML/CTF red flags.
• Preparing high-quality Grounds for Suspicion (GFS) narratives.
• Drafting SMRs for review and potential submission to AUSTRAC.
• Providing clear rationale where matters are not deemed suspicious.

Skills

Financial Crime

AML/CTF

Fraud

Investigation

Analytical skills

Communication

Job description

Financial Crime Analyst | Banking | Open to all types of experience

$450pd + super | Contract to 31 March 2027 | Immediate Start

We've partnered with a leading international bank to recruit Financial Crime Analysts to join a specialist investigations team responsible for identifying, investigating and escalating suspicious matters to AUSTRAC.

This is a great opportunity for candidates with Financial Crime, AML/CTF, Fraud, Banking, Remediation or Risk experience, as well as candidates from other relevant backgrounds who have strong investigative and analytical skills and a genuine interest in developing a career in financial crime.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Investigating unusual matters escalated from Fraud Operations
• Reviewing customer profiles and account activity
• Analysing transaction patterns and financial crime risks
• Identifying fraud and AML/CTF red flags
• Preparing high-quality Grounds for Suspicion (GFS) narratives
• Drafting SMRs for review and potential submission to AUSTRAC
• Providing clear rationale where matters are not deemed suspicious

What We're Looking For:

• Previous experience in Banking, Financial Crime, AML/CTF, Fraud, Remediation, Risk or a related investigative environment
• Strong analytical and investigative skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong attention to detail and ability to assess information criticallyExcellent attitude, work ethic and willingness to learn
• Ability to work through complex information and make well-reasoned decisions

The Opportunity:

• $450pd + super
• Sydney CBD
• Hybrid working arrangement (3 days in office once trained)
• Contracts through to 31 March 2027
• Full-time Monday to Friday business hours
• Well-known banking organisation
• Potential extension opportunities