Financial Crimes Investigations Team Lead

7 days ago


Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Afterpay Full time
Financial Crimes Investigations Team Lead

Block is seeking a highly skilled Financial Crimes Investigations Team Lead to join our team in Afterpay. As a key member of our Financial Crimes organization, you will be responsible for overseeing a team of compliance specialists and managing casework, conducting quality control reviews, tracking key performance indicators (KPIs), and ensuring adherence to Service Level Agreements (SLAs) while optimizing overall team performance.

You will collaborate closely with colleagues within the Financial Crimes organization to effectively manage risk, develop robust procedures, and enhance workflow efficiency. Additionally, you will ensure that Afterpay meets its regulatory obligations and all applicable laws to actively disrupt financial crime across multiple jurisdictions that Afterpay operates in.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Oversee a team of specialists with varying levels of experience in reviewing transaction monitoring alerts, internal referrals of unusual activity, and other work streams related to financial crime risks.
  • Ensure timely reporting of suspicious matters to local regulatory bodies and partner banks.
  • Provide guidance, training, and act as an escalation point for your team as they perform reviews and make decisions on the disposition of cases.
  • Conduct frequent performance assessments as they relate to program goals.
  • Support the Suspicious Activities Investigations Lead to develop and maintain policies and procedures applicable to the team, including iterating on existing workflows to streamline, improve efficiency, and effectiveness.
  • Collaborate with other Compliance Team members or key stakeholders to develop technical specifications for tool enhancements or to make improvements to the program.
  • Manage SLAs, KPIs, and deadlines as well as team member performance.
  • Provide support in preparing for new product launches, writing procedural documentation, and assisting with internal and external audit requirements.

Requirements:

  • 3+ years of experience in AML/Compliance work, preferably in a financial institution or related FinTech payments space.
  • 2+ years of leadership experience supporting an organization responsible for conducting financial crime investigations.
  • Knowledge in AML transaction monitoring and financial crime typologies and risks.
  • Excellent written communication skills that demonstrate attention to detail and accuracy.
  • The ability to handle sensitive directives and work with team members and stakeholders of all levels.
  • The ability to work in a fast-paced environment and adjust quickly.
  • Familiarity with relevant AML laws and regulations as well as industry best practices in international jurisdictions.


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