Aml-ctf Manager

**Introduction**: About us. A unique life requires a unique bank. Defence Bank is a member-owned bank that has been proudly serving the Defence Community for 50 years. With 26 branches across Australia and our award-winning app, Defence Bank is where our members need us - anywhere, anytime. The bank provides financial products and services to the Australian Defence Force and its unique community, reinvesting profits for the benefit of our members. We are a leader in our sector and our people led, technology enabled environment, celebrates the individual talents, personalities, interests and needs of our people. Winner of the Best Reward & Recognition program 2024 and a finalist for Employer of Choice 2024, it is not only our employees who think our bank is truly one of the best places to work. **Description**: Are you our next AML/CTF Manager? Reporting to the Chief of Operations, this position sits within the Operations business unit of our Bank. This position directly supports our purpose through oversight of our AML/CTF monitoring program and supporting business line AML/CTF activities and initiatives. Your key responsibilities will include (but are not limited to): Ongoing management & maintenance of the Transaction Monitoring Rules based within the automated TMS. Oversight of member OCDD & ECDD activities, including High Risk members & PEPs. Management of the processes that support the lodgement of SMRs to Austrac. Development and maintenance of procedures that support AML/CTF Activities. Management of direct reports in ensuring that ongoing activities are being completed on time and in line with agreed targets. Act as a key contact with third party vendors on technical / system changes impacting upon AML/CTF monitoring obligations. Assist with the completion of the Bank’s AML/CTF Risk Assessment. Provide support to ongoing reviews of the Bank’s AML/CTF Program. The AML/CTF Manager plays a critical role in safeguarding our Bank and fostering a strong risk culture by supporting initiatives that enhance ML/TF risk awareness and compliance across the bank. This includes providing further advice and training to various business units is support of AML/CTF compliance. **Skills and Experiences**: About You You are a passionate compliance operations professional who has a particular flair for AML/CTF with high attention to detail who is comfortable working within a newly established dedicated Operations team. You will utilise your problem-solving skills to overcome challenges. Your energy, commitment and level-headed approach ensures you thrive in this dynamic environment. **You have**: At least 3 - 5 years’ relevant experience in Financial Services, AML/CTF Risk and Compliance related Tertiary qualifications in Law, Finance or Compliance. Affiliation with AML/CTF Risk and Compliance industry associations. **You will also have demonstrated experience or skills in**: Building relationships and communicating complex concepts to stakeholders at all levels. Analysing situations and solving problems. Working autonomously. Self-managing your work to achieve deadlines. We count on you. And you can count on us. **We have a great range of employee benefits including**: Savings across our banking products and services. A generous annual corporate wardrobe allowance. Access to our internal "reward and recognition" platform - vouchers, discounts at over 100 retailers, e-cards and much more Interested? We'd like to hear from you. Click to apply. Defence Bank is committed to providing equal opportunities for employment and seek to have a team that reflects our diverse community. We encourage anyone interested in our role and a career at Defence Bank to apply.