Advisor - Financial Crime Compliance (Risk Assessments)

Advisor - Financial Crime Compliance (Risk Assessments) at BOQ Group

We're seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Advisor to join our Central Financial Crime Compliance (FCC) team. This role strengthens our financial crime compliance framework through risk assessments, policy support, and cross-functional collaboration. You'll work closely with the FCC Policy and Framework team, Assurance team, and internal stakeholders to identify and mitigate financial crime risks, ensuring our compliance practices remain robust and forward-thinking.

Your work will help shape policies, monitor adherence, and support training initiatives that raise awareness and drive continuous improvement across the organisation. This role can be based in Brisbane, Sydney or Melbourne.

As Advisor – FCC Risk Assessments, you'll:

• Lead and maintain financial crime risk assessments
• Support the development and refinement of compliance policies
• Monitor adherence to financial crime procedures and report findings
• Contribute to training and awareness initiatives
• Engage with internal and external stakeholders to support compliance outcomes

You bring a strong understanding of financial crime obligations, including AML/CTF legislation and AUSTRAC guidance. Your experience in financial services and banking equips you to assess risk across diverse products and third-party relationships. You're confident conducting AML/CTF risk assessments, navigating regulatory change, and building trusted relationships with stakeholders and regulators alike.

Analytical by nature, you quickly identify issues and offer practical, business-focused solutions. You're collaborative, adaptable, and thrive in a fast-paced environment where your insights make a real impact.

Additionally, you're committed to upholding BOQ Group's values—integrity, courage in decision-making, and care in supporting others and contributing to a stronger, safer organisation.

BOQ Group is a unique group of challenger brands providing a genuine alternative in Australian financial services. Our family of brands includes Bank of Queensland (BOQ), ME Bank, Virgin Money Australia, and BOQ Specialist. We share a common goal — to build social capital through banking and to create trust with customers, staff potential, and communities.

Our inclusive vision fosters a workspace that values difference and creates new possibilities. Since 2021, BOQ Group has been recognised as an Employer of Choice for Gender Equality by the Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA). In 2023, we implemented an innovative Reconciliation Plan promoting inclusivity across BOQ Group.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your well-being, financial security, and sense of community and inclusion. Highlights include:

• Flexible working arrangements
• Discounted financial products and salary sacrificing options
• Paid parental leave
• Purchase additional annual leave
• Discounted private health insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Access to employee network groups and Pride in Diversity membership

We are committed to diversity and an inclusive workforce. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People are encouraged to apply. We support reasonable adjustments during the interview process.

To apply for this role, follow the links or apply via our Careers Page. This position is open to applicants in Australia. No agency applications.

Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Quality Assurance, Finance, and Accounting/Auditing
• Industries: Banking and Financial Services