Senior AML Analyst

About Us
At ANZ, we're shaping a world where people and communities thrive, driven by a common goal: to improve the financial wellbeing and sustainability of our millions of customers.

About The Role
As an AML Senior Analyst or Investigator, you'll play a vital role in managing ANZ's Anti-Money Laundering (AML) /Counter Terrorism Financing (CTF) risk and reporting obligations, safeguarding the integrity of the financial system by detecting, investigating, and mitigating money laundering and financial crime risks. This role has a strong focus on AML Investigations and Suspicious Matter Reporting (SMR), ensuring compliance with AUSTRAC requirements – now and into the future. You will support the delivery and execution of global AML/CTF controls, taking ownership of high risk customer investigations, and achieving regulatory compliance through our reporting obligations.

Banking is changing and we're changing with it, giving our people great opportunities to try new things, learn and grow. Whatever your role at ANZ, you'll be building your future, while helping to build ours.

Role Type:
Multiple permanent and 12-month fixed term opportunities available

Role Location:
839 Collins Street, Docklands VIC 3008

Work Hours:
Full-Time

What will your day look like?
As a member of the AML Investigations team, you will be accountable for (not limited to):

• Conducting high-quality AML investigations, with emphasis on emerging risks and complex networks, while overseeing Key Risk Indicators amid heightened industry and regulatory scrutiny.
• Preparing and submitting high-quality Suspicious Matter Reports (SMRs) to AUSTRAC within regulatory deadlines.
• Exercising a wide range of investigative techniques to identify instances of suspicious and unusual activity, including direct customer interactions in the performance of Enhanced Customer Due Diligence
• Acting as a decision-maker for escalated and complex investigations, ensuring outcomes are risk-appropriate and compliant with regulatory obligations.
• Setting the standard for investigative excellence through coaching and collaboration, continuous uplift of AML/CTF procedures and capabilities, and driving knowledge-sharing and continuous improvement across Financial Crime.
• Ensuring comprehensive monitoring and coverage of AML/CTF risk typologies, and executing enterprise controls in alignment with our Risk Management Framework in order to manage and mitigate Financial Crime Risks and Threats.

What will you bring?
To grow and be successful in this role, you will ideally bring the following:

• Proven experience in AML investigations with direct SMR reporting exposure.
• Demonstrated capability to navigate complex investigations and business structures by leveraging a range of investigative tools to extract actionable intelligence.
• Strong decision-making skills with the ability to manage complex and high-risk cases, and exercising risk-based considerations.
• Experience in interpreting legislation and regulatory obligations, particularly under the AML/CTF Act.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to influence and engage senior stakeholders, handle customer conversations, and law enforcement referrals.
• A collaborative mindset, with the ability to drive change and uplift across teams and processes.

You're not expected to have 100% of these skills. At ANZ a growth mindset is at the heart of our culture, so if you have most of these things in your toolbox, we'd love to hear from you.

So why join us?
From the moment you join ANZ, you'll be doing meaningful work that will shape a world where people and communities thrive.

But it's not just our customers who'll feel your impact. You'll feel it too. Because at ANZ, you'll have the resources, opportunities, and support you need to take the next big step in your career.

We're a diverse bunch at ANZ in different roles, different locations, doing different things. That's why we have a range of flexible working arrangements, so our people can 'make work, work for them'. We also provide a range of benefits including access to health and wellbeing services and discounts on selected products and services from ANZ and more.

At ANZ, you'll be part of an organisation where the different backgrounds, perspectives and life experiences of our people are celebrated. That's because we're committed to building a workplace that reflects the diversity of the communities we serve. We welcome applications from everyone and encourage you to talk to us about any adjustments you may require to our recruitment process or the role itself. If you're a candidate with a disability or access requirement, and have an enquiry about the support provided, please let us know on your application or visit ANZ Accessibility and Inclusion Programs for alternate contact methods.

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Job Posting End Date
27/11/2025 , 11.59pm, (Melbourne Australia)