Financial Crime Analyst

Reporting directly to the Head of Compliance support Line 2 Financial Crime to review investigate and respond to financial crime responsibilities relating to Anti-Money Laundering / Counter Terrorist Financing (AML/CTF) Sanctions Fraud and Scams and Anti-Bribery & Corruption.

This role will contribute to managing financial crime risks and regulatory compliance obligations at Rest.

Youll play a critical role in the operation of Rests Financial Crime Framework.  

• Investigate resolve and respond to financial crime escalations received from Financial Crime Operations
• Gather and record required evidence to support any reasonable grounds for suspicion of money laundering organised crime or terrorism financing activities and articulate key recommendations
• Maintain a current understanding of money laundering and terrorist financing typologies and AML/CTF trends including policies procedures regulations and industry best practice
• Manage financial crime enquiries and escalations
• Complete KYC Wolfsberg and related questionnaires in response to Investment Management arrangements
• Complete Austrac Reporting; Suspicious Matter Reports and Cross-Border Movement Reporting
• Prepare monthly financial crime services reporting   
• Support the Senior Manager Financial Crime to execute on responsibilities relating to Rests Financial Crime Framework

Qualifications :

• Degree qualified in Finance Business Law or relevant discipline is preferred.
• Relevant industry accreditation or certificate is desirable (example ACAMs fraud investigations criminology).

Required experience understanding or credentials including :

• Experience in a financial crime related role in financial services preferably in a superannuation related role
• Experience understanding financial crime risks across the financial services industry including AML/CTF and Sanctions
• Experience and/or exposure to criminal investigation techniques including evidence management and presentation
• Knowledge of AML/CTF Sanctions Fraud and Scams and Anti-Bribery & Corruption requirements  
• Understanding of the financial crime regulatory environment obligations and controls
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills with high attention to detail
• Advanced computer skills – Microsoft Office Suite
• Demonstrated ability to work in an environment requiring attention to detail

Additional Information :

N/A

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time