Head of Financial Crime Investigations

Overview

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Our people are customer obsessed. They prioritise the needs and satisfaction of the customer above all else. Our mindset fosters innovation and creates strong, lasting customer relationships as we strive to be the most customer centric company in Australia and New Zealand.

As a Head of Financial Crime Investigations, you will be part of the Risk, Group Investigations, Financial Crime Risk Mitigation team that moves with speed.

You must either have a Commonwealth NV1 security clearance or the ability to obtain one.

Responsibilities

• Lead NAB's specialist high risk anti-money laundering and counter terrorism financing (AML/CTF) investigation teams, focused on national security, terrorism and terrorism financing, human impact crimes, money laundering and organised crime.
• Lead NAB's commitment to multilateral investigations and projects as part of the AUSTRAC Fintel Alliance and bilaterally with Commonwealth and State/Territory law enforcement agencies.
• Lead NAB's Police Requests team in responding to law enforcement requests for assistance including providing emergent and high-priority law enforcement support and Group Investigation's AML/CTF quality assurance function.
• Support continual improvement in NAB's compliance with its AML/CTF obligations and lead its contribution to protecting the community from financial crime through the delivery of specialist investigative capabilities.

Qualifications

• Proven experience working in a similar senior Financial Crime Investigations leadership role with deep expertise across Financial Crime, Law Enforcement or AML/CTF.
• Exceptional experience working at a senior leadership level within a national or global organisation in an investigations capacity.
• Demonstrated experience at representing their organisation at industry and government forums, presenting at such forums and providing industry and government advice.
• Proven expertise in applying, interpreting and operationalising the AML/CTF Act.
• Demonstrated experience in leading teams responsible for conducting complex investigations with impactful operational outcomes.
• Demonstrated knowledge and practical application of the Privacy Act, Australian Privacy Principles, AML/CTF Act, AML/CTF Rules and relevant Commonwealth, State and Territory criminal statutes.
• Ability to think broadly within defined strategies and policies to meet business needs.
• Be a clear thinker under pressure, able to prioritise rapidly with limited information and balance multiple competing and often opposing needs, innovation. (Risk/Cost/Customer)
• Deep understanding of financial crime and money laundering and terrorism finance risks and how NAB products can be a vehicle for financial crime.
• Proven experience in successfully contributing to and sustaining public-private partnerships with weight given to demonstrated experience of law enforcement and government engagement.
• Exceptional leadership experience and stakeholder management skills with demonstrated commercial acumen and management.
• Proven exceptional verbal and written communication skills to influence, convey insights, support collaboration.
• Superior influencing and stakeholder engagement skills with the ability to build relationships and influence at senior levels.
• Proven analytical skills and evidence-based decision maker who is a strategic thinker that drives customer centricity.
• Relevant tertiary qualification and AML/CTF specific qualifications are required (Dip/BA/BSc/BEng/MA/MSc/MEng/MBA/Prof).
• Must have Commonwealth Government security clearance or the ability to obtain.

Diversity and Inclusion

A diverse and inclusive workplace works better for everyone. We know that our people make us who we are. That's why we have built a culture of equity and respect - where everyone feels valued and appreciated for being their authentic selves. In partnership with our multiple Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) we continue to foster an inclusive environment, where all NAB colleagues' unique backgrounds and identities are understood, respected and celebrated. We are committed to providing an environment where you can work your way.

Recruitment process

For details on the recruitment process, and accessibility, please visit NAB careers page. To discuss adjustment requirements, contact the NAB Careers team or visit our Careers page for other contact options.

Join NAB

If you think this role is the right fit for you, we would love to hear from you. Please note candidate screening and interviews may be conducted prior to the closing date of the job advert. Unsolicited CVs from agencies will not be accepted.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Other

Industries

• Banking

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