Senior Sanctions Operations Leader (AML/CTF)

Bendigo Bank; Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Bendigo Bank is seeking a Senior Manager, Sanctions Operations, to lead the sanctions screening, investigations and risk management activities within the AML/CTF & Sanctions Operations team. Located in Australia with hybrid work options, the role focuses on delivering strong regulatory compliance and operational excellence.

You will drive screening effectiveness, foster a high-performing team and ensure timely escalation of sanctions-related cases, while implementing strategic improvements

Qualifications

• Significant experience in sanctions screening and AML operations in financial services.
• Experience managing operational teams responsible for sanctions screening/investigations.
• Strong knowledge of sanctions regulations, screening processes and risk management.
• Excellent analytical and investigative abilities for complex financial crime activity.
• Strong stakeholder management across senior risk stakeholders.
• ACAMS/AFCS are desirable qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Sanctions Operations team to review, investigate and escalate alerts in a timely, risk-based manner.
• Drive operational excellence in screening and investigation processes.
• Contribute to strategy by planning to strengthen screening and investigations capability.
• Build and mentor a high-performing team with accountability and continuous improvement.
• Manage sanctions risks through screening, investigations and decision making in compliance.
• Identify emerging sanctions risks and support controls/mitigation strategies.
• Lead change initiatives to implement improvements across the function.

Skills

Sanctions screening

AML operations

Financial crime operations

Team leadership

Stakeholder management

Analytical skills

Education

Tertiary qualification in a relevant field

Financial crime qualification (ACAMS/AFCS) desirable

Job description

Bendigo Bank is seeking a Senior Manager, Sanctions Operations, to lead the sanctions screening, investigations and risk management activities within the AML/CTF & Sanctions Operations team. Located in Australia with hybrid work options, the role focuses on delivering strong regulatory compliance and operational excellence.

You will drive screening effectiveness, foster a high-performing team and ensure timely escalation of sanctions-related cases, while implementing strategic improvements