Senior Analyst

Posted: 19/08/2025

Closing Date: 18/09/2025

Job Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Head Office - Collingwood

Job Category: Banking and Financial Services

Do you want to be part of using the business of banking as a force for good? Do you want to create positive impact for people and the planet? Bank Australia is the bank for people who want to be part of a movement creating a fairer and more just world.

We're growing fast as more people choose to align their banking with their values. We're a customer owned, B Corp certified bank. We empower our staff and 185,000+ customers to be part of the clean money movement.

In this role, you will be responsible for monitoring, detecting, and reporting financial crime with a strong focus on Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorism Financing (AML/CTF). You will lead the design and implementation of an end-to-end value chain that incorporates third-party services, financial crime technology platforms, and tailored detection rules, while ensuring the organisation remains responsive to regulatory changes and fully compliant with AML/CTF obligations.

Why join us

• We have big plans to become Australia's most trusted bank and a leading purpose-driven business.
• As a certified B Corp, we're part of a global business community who meet the highest social and environmental standards, putting purpose over profit.
• Every role and person in our bank is essential to bringing our values, purpose and aspiration to life.
• We offer flexible working options, competitive salary and 13% super.
• Our staff have access to a range of meaningful benefits to support their physical and mental wellbeing including 24/7 free counselling, free flu vaccinations and discounted gym memberships.
• We also support staff with study assistance, paid parental leave (regardless of gender), volunteer, bereavement, gender affirmation and family violence leave; and the opportunity for bonus annual leave.
• We support our staff to grow their careers through learning and development and an organisational culture where we reward and recognise innovation and values, not long hours.
• We are committed to building an inclusive culture and a diverse workforce that reflects the Australian community.
• We care for a conservation reserve – where we work with key partner organisations to protect threatened species and involve staff in conservation.

What you will be doing

• Monitor the financial crime environment to assess typology and monitoring coverage
• Develop systems and rule sets to create appropriate internal alerts that support compliance with AML/CFT compliance obligations
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to optimise detection and alerts balancing compliance obligations with efficiency
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to identify the emerging and current threats in the financial crime environment
• Undertake reviews to ensure appropriate coverage of crime typologies/indicators and identify emerging typologies/indicators
• Review financial crime monitoring coverage across AML and sanctions and provide recommendations to improve coverage
• Monitor financial crime strategies performance and optimise appropriately
• Provide expertise in internal and external industry forums to share key learnings and industry insights
• Support monthly Board & Executive reporting by including statistical dashboards to demonstrate monitoring performance, trends and insights in the AML/KYC environment.

What you will bring

• Strong experience in financial crime analytics and banking
• Expertise in Fraud and AML/CTF analytics, including scenario and rule development
• Strong data analysis skills with advanced Excel and AI/ML knowledge
• Clear communicator across all levels, including senior leaders and regulators
• Proven relationship builder with internal and external stakeholders
• Collaborative, influential, and self-motivated with a curious mindset
• Solid understanding of financial crime legislation and compliance
• Relevant tertiary qualification
• Commitment to Bank Australia's purpose, aspiration, values and brand as well as the B Corp ethos.

By submitting an application you agree to Bank Australia's Privacy Policy for applicants and confirm that you are legally able to work in Australia. Bank Australia is an equal opportunity employer committed to sustainable development. We encourage people from different backgrounds to apply, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from different cultural backgrounds and people with disabilities because we want to reflect the diversity of our communities. We are committed to making reasonable adjustments to provide a positive, barrier-free recruitment process and supportive workplace.

Bank Australia reserves the right to withdraw this advertisement at any time. Candidates will be progressed as applications are received, rather than after the advertisement closure date. If you wish to be considered, please submit your application as soon as possible. Please note, the successful candidate will be subject to satisfactory background checks including but not limited to police and previous employment.