Data Analyst - Financial Crime Intelligence

Westpac; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Westpac is seeking a Data Analyst within the Financial Crime Intelligence team in Sydney. You will apply advanced analytics to identify threats, extract and transform data, and deliver actionable insights to strengthen risk management.

The role includes building dashboards and data products to enhance monitoring and detection of financial crime. You will work with stakeholders across regulatory partners and internal teams, translating complex data into clear guidance for technical and

Qualifications

• Strong experience in data analytics, intelligence analysis, data science, or related discipline.
• Advanced capability in SQL and Python (essential), with SAS experience desirable.
• Experience working with large, complex datasets, databases, analytical tools, and data visualisation platforms to deliver dashboards, reporting, and decision-support insights.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office, Copilot, and other AI-enabled capabilities, with the ability to translate complex data into clear, actionable intelligence for technical and non-technical audiences.
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills, with the ability to identify trends, anomalies, emerging risks, and opportunities from complex data sources.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement, communication, and presentation skills, with a track record of producing high-quality outputs.
• Strong attention to detail, integrity, and judgment, with the ability to manage sensitive information, maintain governance standards, and deliver outcomes in a dynamic environment.
• Desirable: Understanding of financial crime risk, AML/CTF frameworks, regulatory obligations.
• Australian citizenship is required and baseline security clearance may be pursued.

Responsibilities

• Identify emerging financial crime threats using analytics and intelligence methodologies.
• Extract, transform, and analyze data from multiple sources to uncover trends.
• Develop analytics dashboards and data products to improve monitoring and detection.
• Collaborate with regulatory partners and internal stakeholders to inform risk decisions.

Skills

SQL

Python

Data Analytics

Data Science

Dashboarding

AML/CTF knowledge

Communication

Job description

• Permanent Full-time opportunity
• Sydney based
• Hybrid working model

What’s the role?

The Financial Crime Intelligence (FCI) team sits within Westpac's Risk Division and helps identify, assess, and respond to threats such as money laundering, terrorism financing, and other illicit activity. The team works closely with regulatory, law enforcement, and industry partners, including AUSTRAC and the Fintel Alliance, to develop intelligence-led insights that strengthen Westpac's financial crime risk management capability.

As a Data Analyst, you will use advanced analytics, data science, and intelligence methodologies to identify emerging financial crime threats and support strategic and operational responses. You'll extract, transform, and analyse data from multiple sources to uncover trends, identify typologies, and deliver actionable insights that inform decision-making.

You’ll also develop and enhance analytics solutions, dashboards, and data products that improve monitoring capabilities and support the detection and management of financial crime risk.

What do I need?

• Strong experience in data analytics, intelligence analysis, data science, or a related discipline.
• Advanced capability in SQL and Python (essential), with SAS experience desirable, for data extraction, transformation, analysis, and the development of analytics solutions.
• Experience working with large, complex datasets, databases, analytical tools, and data visualisation platforms to deliver dashboards, reporting, and decision-support insights.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office, Copilot, and other AI-enabled capabilities, with the ability to translate complex data into clear, actionable intelligence for technical and non-technical audiences.
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills, with the ability to identify trends, anomalies, emerging risks, and opportunities from complex data sources.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement, communication, and presentation skills, with a track record of producing high-quality, well-documented outputs.
• Strong attention to detail, integrity, and judgment, with the ability to manage sensitive information, maintain governance standards, and deliver outcomes in a dynamic environment.
• Understanding of financial crime risk, including AML/CTF frameworks, typologies, and regulatory obligations, is desirable.
• Australian citizenship is required and the successful candidate must be willing to obtain and maintain Baseline Security Clearance.

Why join us?

We’re obsessed with becoming our customers' #1 banking partner for life and we’re looking for people who are passionate about helping us achieve that goal. In return, we’re committed to making Westpac the best place to work in the country. Here are just a few of the ways we’re already doing that:

• Special offers on banking products and discounts from top brands, including generous employee-only mortgage rates!
• Flexible work arrangements to help you achieve a greater work/life balance, and a variety of leave options including Culture, Lifestyle and Wellbeing leave.
• Tailored learning and development opportunities to help your grow your career within the bank.
• Lots of opportunities to ‘give back’ to the Community by getting involved in our many volunteering initiatives.

Create your future today

We’re all about creating a supportive and inclusive community. We welcome everyone – no matter your age, gender, background, or abilities. We also provide additional support to welcome our veterans, Indigenous Australians and neurodiverse community.

If you need any adjustments during the recruitment process, you can find out more information and additional contact details by visiting the"People with Disability and/or needing Accessibility Requirements"page on our website.