Hybrid AML/Financial Crime Analyst – Investigations

Westpac; Parramatta; Hybrid; AUD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work arrangements

Culture, Lifestyle and Wellbeing leave

Learning and development opportunities

Community volunteering

Job summary

Westpac is seeking a hands-on Financial Crime Surveillance Analyst to support AML/CTF investigations and ensure timely, compliant outcomes. You will manage sensitive information, escalate high-risk cases, and collaborate with both onshore and offshore teams to uphold standards.

The role emphasizes staying abreast of regulatory changes and industry trends, with a focus on high-quality documentation and risk-informed decisions.

Qualifications

• Solid understanding of financial services with AML/CTF operations and risk principles.
• Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, drive for continuous improvement.
• Ability to manage priorities, work autonomously and collaboratively, deliver high-quality results.
• Experience in stakeholder relationship management within operational teams.

Responsibilities

• Investigate UMRs and AML/CTF/Sanctions events within agreed timeframes, ensuring documentation and informed risk decisions.
• Escalate high-risk customers and potential compliance breaches per Financial Crime Risk Standards and regulatory requirements.
• Maintain adherence to policies, controls and privacy while handling sensitive information.
• Support the wider Financial Crime Surveillance team and foster stakeholder relationships across onshore/offshore teams.
• Stay updated on legislative changes and industry trends to ensure best practice and compliance.

Skills

AML/CTF basics

Analytical thinking

Stakeholder mgmt

Financial services exp

Job description

Westpac is seeking a hands-on Financial Crime Surveillance Analyst to support AML/CTF investigations and ensure timely, compliant outcomes. You will manage sensitive information, escalate high-risk cases, and collaborate with both onshore and offshore teams to uphold standards.

The role emphasizes staying abreast of regulatory changes and industry trends, with a focus on high-quality documentation and risk-informed decisions.