Senior AML/CTF Programs Analyst — Hybrid

Bendigobank; Greater Bendigo; Hybrid; AUD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Bendigo Bank is seeking a Senior Analyst AML/CTF Programs to help design, implement and maintain robust AML/CTF programs within our transformed Financial Crime Risk function. You will contribute to strengthening risk management and protecting customers, banks, and communities from financial crime.

You will work across policy development, governance, and enterprise-wide risk initiatives, translating regulatory obligations into practical guidance and enabling a strong second line of defense.

Qualifications

• Solid financial crime risk knowledge with proven application.
• Experience with financial crime policies, programs, frameworks, and governance.
• Experience in driving financial crime risk management across enterprise risk levels.
• Strong policy, standards, and report drafting skills with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Assist with design, implementation and maintenance of AML/CTF programs.
• Develop, implement and maintain group-wide AML/CTF policies, standards and guidance.
• Identify and interpret applicable financial crime obligations and best practices.
• Translate complex obligations into practical policies for employees to execute.

Skills

Financial crime risk

Policies & governance

Policy drafting

Stakeholder engagement

Communication skills

Change management

Education

Tertiary qualification in a relevant field

ACAMS/AFCS qualification

Job description

Location: Melbourne, Bendigo, Adelaide or Sydney with flexible hybrid options.

We’ve never been ‘just a bank’. Just like you should never be ‘just an employee’. We’re united in our belief that in banking, better can be bigger, and together we’re making it happen.

It starts here. With Bendigo Bank… and you.

Come and be part of a landmark transformation of our Financial Crime Risk (FCR) function. As we build a best-in-class financial crime second line of accountability, this is a unique opportunity to help protect our bank, our customers, and our communities from financial crime. In this key role, you will contribute to strengthening our risk management framework and have a tangible impact on an evolving and vital function.

About the Role The Senior Analyst AML/CTF Programs reports to Senior Manager AML/CTF Programs and is responsible for assisting with the design, implementation, and maintenance of the Bank’s AML/CTF programs.

• Help protect the bank from regulatory, reputational, and financial risks by building robust and ever-evolving AML/CTF programs.
• Assist with the development, implementation, and maintenance of group-wide (and targeted) AML/CTF policies, frameworks, standards, and guidance.
• Help identify, understand, and interpret all applicable financial crime requirements and obligations (e.g., legislative, regulator expectations, international guidance) as well as best practices in financial crime mitigation.
• Transform complex obligations into practical policies and programs to ensure all employees can execute their financial crime risk obligations effectively.

What you’ll bring to the role

• Solid financial crime risk knowledge with proven application.
• Experience with financial crime policies, programs, frameworks, and governance models.
• Experience in driving financial crime risk management across an enterprise-wide risk level at a financial institution.
• Proven policy, standards, and report drafting skills with strong attention to detail.
• Strong communication and engagement skills with the ability to build relationships at all levels and drive change.
• Forward thinking with ability to ignite potential, elevate performance, and deliver a compelling vision at all levels of the organisation.
• Preferred - Tertiary qualification in a relevant field.
• Preferred - Financial Crime Industry qualification preferred such as ACAMS, AFCS.

This is a permanent position. We are committed to helping you find your balance. with the flexibility to design either a full-time or part-time schedule that supports both your career and personal goals.

This isn't just another role; it’s a reinvention. As part of a smaller, dynamic team, you’ll gain unparalleled exposure and experience. You'll do more, learn more, and grow more, with direct access to key leaders. If you are a resilient and driven leader who wants to make a tangible impact and build something exceptional, this is your opportunity.

We believe a diverse workforce supported by an inclusive culture is central to our success and we actively encourage applications from those who bring diversity of thought to our business. We support candidate requests for adjustment to accommodate an illness, injury, or disability to equitably participate in the selection process.

Still in two minds?

Research suggests 60% of women and underrepresented groups might stop here, even after getting as far as drafting an application. We believe that diversity makes every team stronger, so even if you don’t tick every box we still want to see your application!

We’re making better, bigger. And we’ll get there with you.

Now’s the time to set your sights even higher – on the future you and the future career you deserve.