Financial Crime Specialist – Risk Assessment

About the role

ANZ is seeking a Senior Analyst to lead financial crime coverage assessments within its Group Risk function. You will evaluate the bank’s exposure to current and emerging financial crime risks, ensuring that controls are fit‑for‑purpose and aligned with regulatory expectations.

Key responsibilities

• Review publications from regulators, financial intelligence units and industry bodies to spot emerging financial crime risks.
• Assess the impact of identified risks on ANZ and recommend control enhancements where needed.
• Conduct comprehensive financial crime coverage assessments to gauge the effectiveness of existing controls.
• Perform thematic and ad‑hoc reviews using internal intelligence, external insights, data analysis, audit outcomes and risk assessments.
• Collaborate closely with control owners across Financial Crime teams and the broader business to support effective risk responses.
• Contribute to team planning by prioritising initiatives based on risk and regulatory focus.
• Monitor the financial crime risk profile across ANZ, tracking regulatory changes and external threat environments.
• Ensure recommendations comply with legal requirements and business considerations.

Required profile

• Minimum 3 years of experience in financial crime or risk, preferably within banking.
• Strong relationship‑building and collaboration abilities.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with experience documenting risks and recommendations.
• Relevant tertiary qualification or a financial crime certification (desirable).

Required skills