Senior Economic Crime Risk Advisor

Commonwealth Bank; Sydney; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Commonwealth Bank seeks a skilled professional for its Economic Crime Risk team in Sydney. You will advise and support the business on AML/CTF, sanctions and fraud risks, helping to strengthen controls and risk governance across KYC, monitoring and investigations.

The role involves collaboration with COO and multiple stakeholders to deliver compliant, auditable risk assessments, reporting, and action plans. Experience in advisory capacity and industry certifications are preferred.

Qualifications

• Experience in a Compliance, AML / CTF, Sanctions or ABC role (preferably in an advisory capacity).
• Understanding of the financial crime regulatory framework with deep technical knowledge of AML / CTF, Sanctions and Fraud and Scams risk environment.
• Excellent coordination and stakeholder management skills with proven experience to influence senior stakeholders.
• Relevant industry certification/accreditation is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the execution of financial crime compliance business plan.
• Support internal stakeholders to proactively identify, manage, and mitigate the financial crime risks of the business.
• Provide quality advice on financial crime matters and participate in risk assessments / reviews and forums as required.
• Assist the business and Group support functions to develop and execute appropriate action plans to address identified issues relating to financial crime.
• Assist in the development and delivery of relevant reporting.
• Ensure maintenance of auditable records of all risk assessments and advice provided to business customers.
• Assist the business to develop controls to enable compliance with the Group’s financial crime policy framework.
• Work collaboratively with other risk teams and stakeholders.

Skills

Compliance

AML/CTF

Sanctions

ABC (anti-bribery & corruption)

Stakeholder management

Job description

Commonwealth Bank seeks a skilled professional for its Economic Crime Risk team in Sydney. You will advise and support the business on AML/CTF, sanctions and fraud risks, helping to strengthen controls and risk governance across KYC, monitoring and investigations.

The role involves collaboration with COO and multiple stakeholders to deliver compliant, auditable risk assessments, reporting, and action plans. Experience in advisory capacity and industry certifications are preferred.