Transaction Monitoring Analyst

Rabobank is the world’s leading specialist in food and agribusiness banking. One of our key strengths lies in our people who have a deep understanding of agriculture and are committed to adding long-term value for clients. Our commitment to our employees and clients is at the heart of everything we do.

Due to an internal movement, Rabobank has an opening for a Transaction Monitoring Analyst to be based in Sydney. This is a back-office role where you will be responsible for the investigation of transaction monitoring alerts. The focus will be on the assessment of potentially suspicious activity of clients for the purposes of Suspicious Matter Report submissions to AUSTRAC, while maintaining adherence to the internal standard operating procedure and external regulatory obligations.

**What will keep you busy**:

- Managing and clearing the alerts generated in AML Transaction Monitoring Systems.
- Conducting transaction monitoring investigations.
- Escalating any potentially suspicious matters to the Regulatory Reporting team.
- Ensuring strict adherence to the Standard Operating Procedure for investigations.
- Remediating investigations accordingly as determined by Quality Assurance and First Line Monitoring.
- Be involved in testing requirements for new transaction monitoring rules and changes to existing rules.
- Assisting in the execution of continuous improvement initiatives and processes to fruition.

**Skills, experience and attributes you will bring to the role**:

- Around 2 years’ experience in a Transaction Monitoring role.
- Experience in AML/CTF alert monitoring and Investigation.
- Sound Knowledge in AML/CTF act and Transaction monitoring and suspicious activities investigation.
- Experience in assuring regulatory compliance.
- Understanding of banking codes of practice and other legislation including Privacy act.
- Excellent attention to detail, demonstrable analytical skills and a high level of discretion.
- Ability to manage competing priorities and plan own work effectively and efficiently.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Previous experience in Detica/ Netreveal/ Norkom or similar workflow tools used for AML/CTF highly regarded.

**What we're proud to offer you**:

- Hybrid work environment (1-2 days per in in office & other days WFH).
- 2 Wellbeing Leave days.
- Education Assistance Program to assist with professional development.
- We provide an incentive for eligible employees to receive 1 extra week Annual Leave. With an option to also purchase another 2 weeks Annual Leave.
- Parental Leave that supports you and your family while giving you the freedom and special time (Primary carer up-to 14 weeks paid leave).
- Rabobank recognises that employees need to protect their financial wellbeing, in the event of serious illness, injury, or even death. Rabobank provides eligible permanent employees with employer-funded Death, Temporary & Permanent Disability (TPD) and Income Protection Insurance.
- As part of Rabobank's global Corporate Social Responsibility, Workplace Giving aims to encourage employees to contribute to our community. Rabo Workplace Giving program matches employee donations to selected Social Partners.
- An inclusive Parental Leave policy that supports you and your family while giving you the freedom and flexibility to enjoy this special time (Primary carer up-to 14 weeks paid leave).

Rabobank is committed to a culture where diversity and inclusion is valued, respected, and encouraged. We welcome applicants from diverse cultures, faith, and sexual orientation. If you would like to discuss how we can make our opportunities more accessible to you, please let a member of the Talent Acquisition team know.