Senior Analyst Financial Crime - AML/CTF Programs - 2LoA

Bendigobank; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Bendigo Bank is seeking a Senior Analyst Financial Crime – AML/CTF Programs for its compliance and financial crime risk team. The role supports the design, implementation and maintenance of AML/CTF programs across the bank, helping to protect from regulatory and reputational risks.

Based in Melbourne, Bendigo or Sydney with flexible hybrid options, you will work under the Senior Manager AML/CTF Programs to translate complex regulatory obligations into practical policies, standards and guidance

Qualifications

• 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 - Financial Crime Industry qualification such as ACAMS, AFCS.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Financial crime risk knowledge

Policies and frameworks

Governance models

Policy drafting

Communication & engagement

Change management

ACAMS/AFCS (preferred)

Education

Tertiary qualification in a relevant field

ACAMS/AFCS qualification (preferred)

Job description

Senior Analyst Financial Crime - AML/CTF Programs - 2LoA Job Description Job Alerts Link Senior Analyst Financial Crime - AML/CTF Programs - 2LoA Job ID: 1595 Business Unit: Compliance & Financial Crime Risk Job Family: Risk & Compliance Category: Risk, Compliance & Audit Location: Adelaide, SA, AUS, 5000
| Bendigo, VIC, AUS, 3550
| Melbourne, VIC, AUS, 3000
| Sydney, NSW, AUS, 2000
Employment Type: Permanent Employee Class: Full Time Closing Date: 18/10/2026

Closing date: 18 October

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.

Why Bendigo Bank?

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.

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