Senior Manager, Financial Crimes Compliance, TMP

If you live in Australia or New Zealand, you've likely heard of AMP. But at a time when society is changing, we are too. We're now a nimbler business with new leadership and thinking.

For us, these are exciting times. There's a real potential for big thinkers to help us redefine what financial services could be and turn our legacy into something even more positive and powerful for the future.

Help people create their tomorrow, while you create yours

We help people with their banking, super, retirement and finances. Through upturns, downturns, recessions, and major life transitions. Every day, we help people see and make more of their financial potential, so that they can create their tomorrow. And we've been doing it for over 170 years.

If we do our job well, we genuinely add to the prosperity of our country and its people.

The purpose of this role is to maintain oversight of the Transaction Monitoring Program (TMP) and collaborate with FCO&A and business teams to design and enhance AML transaction monitoring rules that align with regulatory expectations and industry best practices.

The role leverages data analytics to drive continuous improvement of the TMP and identify potential data quality issues impacting monitoring effectiveness

How you'll make an impact

• Optimise and govern the Transaction Monitoring Program (TMP) by designing, testing, and maintaining detection rules, customer segmentation and controls to manage financial crime risks and comply with regulations.
  
• Provide expertise in TM and data analytics by identifying gaps, enhancing detection and managing Critical Data Elements and data lineage for effective monitoring.
  
• Liaise on financial crime intelligence by staying updated on money laundering and terrorist financing trends, regulations and industry shifts to guide TMP improvements.
  
• Support TMP framework enhancement initiatives through program development, implementation and oversight for improved effectiveness and efficiency.
  
• Prepare reports for the AML Compliance Officer to assist executive management and Board Committees in maintaining a TMP that mitigates ML/TF risks and ensures compliance.

What you will bring to the team

• Degree in Business, Commerce or Finance, Law or equivalent (preferred).
  
• AML/CTF certification (preferred).
  
• Proven relevant experience (5 years) within a financial institution, consulting firm, audit firm or regulator.
  
• Understanding of the financial services industry and the regulatory environment.
  
• Strong understanding of Money laundering and Terrorist Financing typologies, AML laws and industry standards is essential.
  
• Proven experience in AML Transaction Monitoring Rule Development and Optimisation.
  
• Demonstrated expertise in developing, optimising and implementing AML transaction monitoring rules using data analytics.
  
• Experience in financial crime transformation projects is highly desirable, either in the capacity of a key stakeholder, consultant or project practitioner.
  
• Knowledge of risk management frameworks, methodologies, policies and practices.
  

Proven ability to understand compliance risks inherent to, or emerging in, a business area to assess the level of risk and to develop advice and inform solutions to mitigate risk.

Our ideal candidate excels in analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills, with a keen eye for detail. They can effectively manage and engage a diverse range of stakeholders, showcasing excellent interpersonal skills and emotional intelligence to adapt appropriately in various situations.

We seek someone with exceptional communication skills, capable of informing or influencing audiences. They should be proficient in analysing business activities and regulatory obligations, working independently to meet deadlines and manage multiple priorities efficiently.

This candidate should think strategically and solve problems creatively, with the ability to operate at both high and granular levels of detail. Their flexibility and initiative will be key to driving success and innovation within our team

You'll thrive here if…

If you can adapt from BAU to the ambiguous with ease, you'll do well here. Change is never easy, so bring your commitment, grit and growth mindset.

Because we run lean, you'll be expected to jump in and deliver across a variety of areas. Meaning, you'll be closer to the action and executive decisions that influence where we go next.

If you're someone that can hold their own, you'll find AMP quite liberating.

Why we think you'll love working at AMP

Doing what we've always done is not an option, so your clever ideas will get airtime here. You'll be encouraged to speak up and try new things. If they don't work, we move on - better for it.

We know there's no one way of doing things. So, you won't have to sacrifice who you are or how you work to fit in here. We're inclusive and flexible in many of the ways you'd expect. And in some of the ways you wouldn't. As long as your health and wellbeing come first - at home and at work.

In fact, most of what makes AMP such a welcoming, enjoyable place to work are our people. Wherever you go, you'll find moments to connect, feel valued and do meaningful work.

Whether it's through our first-class leaders who are invested in you and your success. Through year-round opportunities to volunteer, fundraise and give back to the community. Or in the everyday challenges you face as we work together to strengthen this great organisation. Challenges that will stretch you, amplify your potential and compound the impact you have.

We believe in the power of inclusion and diversity

We're dedicated to fostering inclusion, diversity, and a warm feeling of belonging at AMP. It sparks creativity, ignites innovation, and turns up the dial on the quality of our decisions and performance. This not only makes our workplace more engaged but also leads to better connections with our customers.

We're your allies in the search for the perfect fit - when you apply, let us know how we can support you to put your best self forward during our selection process.

We're also committed to enhancing employment opportunities for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, so we enthusiastically encourage candidates from these backgrounds to apply and explore our Reconciliation Action Plan on our website.

Ready to create your tomorrow?

If you're someone who sees opportunity where others see challenge, come and work with us in smart, progressive ways as we transform an iconic Australian brand for the future. And, through a series of career-defining moments, create your own tomorrow.

Don't procrastinate We review applications when we get them, and if we discover the ideal candidate, we may close the role earlier than the advertised close date.

Looking forward to meeting you.