Financial Crime Intelligence Data Analyst | Hybrid Sydney

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

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