Financial Crime Analyst | 12-Month Fixed-Term Contract

Police Bank; Sydney; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Police Bank is seeking an experienced Financial Crime Analyst to join our Banking Operations team on a 12-month fixed-term contract. In this hands-on role you will investigate AML/CTF and fraud alerts, assess cases, manage customer enquiries, and contribute to regulatory reporting to AUSTRAC.

You’ll apply your financial crime knowledge and judgement to complex matters, support quality assurance, and help improve processes, controls, and training across the team.

Qualifications

• Must have experience in financial crime operations (AML/CTF, transaction monitoring, investigations and/or fraud).
• Strong knowledge of AML/CTF regulatory obligations and financial crime investigative practices.
• Experience assessing complex or higher-risk cases and applying sound judgement.
• Strong analytical skills to interpret information and identify financial crime indicators.
• Understanding of customer due diligence, transaction monitoring and unusual matter escalation.
• Ability to manage competing priorities while maintaining high quality and compliance.
• Strong problem-solving, communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Interest in identifying opportunities to improve processes, controls and ways of working.
• Experience in the Australian banking sector or retail banking is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Assess and investigate AML/CTF and Fraud alerts, cases and escalations.
• Assist senior manager with backlog and monitoring the queues
• Providing support and training to the team from time to time
• Support case triage and investigations across Fraud and AML operations.
• Apply sound judgement when assessing complex or higher-risk financial crime matters.
• Assist with customer enquiries and escalations relating to financial crime matters.
• Prepare Fraud, AML and other regulatory reports to AUSTRAC within required timeframes and quality standards.
• Apply AML/CTF regulatory requirements, policies, procedures and controls consistently.
• Identify financial crime indicators and analyse information to support appropriate decision‑making.
• Contribute to quality reviews and help identify opportunities to strengthen processes and controls.
• Work with internal stakeholders and provide subject matter input into projects, regulatory responses and audits.
• Share knowledge and best practice across the team.

Skills

Financial crime experience

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Stakeholder management

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in business/commerce/finance

Job description

We’re looking for an experienced Financial Crime Analyst to join our Banking Operations team on a 12-month fixed-term contract.

This is a hands-on role supporting our AML/CTF and Fraud operations, where you’ll investigate financial crime matters, assess alerts and cases, manage customer enquiries and escalations, and contribute to regulatory reporting.

You’ll use your financial crime knowledge and judgement to work through complex matters, identify potential risks and help ensure our processes and controls are applied consistently. You’ll also have the opportunity to contribute your knowledge and experience to quality assurance and continuous improvement across the team.

What will you be doing?

• Assess and investigate AML/CTF and Fraud alerts, cases and escalations.
• Assisting senior manager with backlog and monitoring the queues
• Providing support and training to the team from time to time
• Support case triage and investigations across Fraud and AML operations.
• Apply sound judgement when assessing complex or higher-risk financial crime matters.
• Assist with customer enquiries and escalations relating to financial crime matters.
• Prepare Fraud, AML and other regulatory reports to AUSTRAC within required timeframes and quality standards.
• Apply AML/CTF regulatory requirements, policies, procedures and controls consistently.
• Identify financial crime indicators and analyse information to support appropriate decision‑making.
• Contribute to quality reviews and help identify opportunities to strengthen processes and controls.
• Work with internal stakeholders and provide subject matter input into projects, regulatory responses and audits.
• Share knowledge and best practice across the team.

What are we looking for?

We’re looking for someone with solid hands‑on financial crime experience who is comfortable working through complex matters in a fast‑paced operational environment.

Ideally, you’ll bring:

• Experience in financial crime operations, including AML/CTF, transaction monitoring, investigations and/or fraud.
• Strong knowledge of AML/CTF regulatory obligations and financial crime investigative practices.
• Experience assessing complex or higher‑risk cases and applying sound judgement.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret information, identify financial crime indicators and reach well‑reasoned outcomes.
• An understanding of customer due diligence, transaction monitoring and unusual matter escalation.
• The ability to manage competing priorities while maintaining high standards of quality and compliance.
• Strong problem‑solving, communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• An interest in identifying opportunities to improve processes, controls and ways of working.
• Experience within the Australian banking sector or a retail banking environment, along with tertiary qualifications in business, commerce or finance, would be advantageous.

About Us

We know people do their best work when they feel supported, trusted, and connected to purpose.

At Police Bank, you’ll find:

Meaningful work – what you do directly supports our members and community

Real impact – your ideas and contributions won’t get lost in layers

Trusted environment – we value outcomes over hierarchy

Flexibility – we support balance in how you work

Growth – opportunities to develop, stretch, and progress your career

What can we offer you

• Work‑Life Balance & Wellbeing – Enjoy flexible and hybrid working options, generous parental leave, and unique leave types that support your wellbeing and life circumstances. Access wellbeing programs, EAP support, and regular health initiatives.
• Rewards & Benefits – Benefit from competitive superannuation, salary packaging options, novated leasing, and exclusive access to financial services and employee discounts. Plus, earn through our referral program.
• Learning & Development – Grow your career with study support, paid study leave, professional membership reimbursement, and access to online learning resources.
• Recognition & Community – Be celebrated through awards, milestone recognition, birthday perks, and volunteer leave—while contributing to a supportive and purpose‑driven workplace.

PoliceBankisanEqualOpportunityEmployer.Allqualifiedapplicantswillreceiveconsiderationforemploymentwithoutregardtorace,religion,genderidentityorexpression,sexualorientation,age,maritalordisabilitystatus.ThisroleisopentoAustralianandNewZealandCitizensandpermanentresidentsonly.