Manager, Financial Crime Framework

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The Manager, Financial Crime Framework is responsible for managing and uplifting the financial crime frameworks at TAL. You will work closely with the AML/CTF Compliance Officer and the Head of Enterprise Risk and Assurance to implement framework policies and standards to ensure compliance with all applicable financial crime laws and regulations including AML/CTF, sanctions and anti-bribery and corruption.

The role will work closely with Line 1 risk and business operational teams to provide support, advice, conduct ongoing risk assessments and ensure the review and embedment of processes and controls.

In this role you will:  

• Develop and manage frameworks, policies and standards on financial crime compliance.
• Provide SME advice, guidance and training to business stakeholders.
• Review risk in change proposals to assess the impact to financial crime risks and controls.
• Review and challenge operational processes and controls to prevent financial crime activities.
• Be the central point of contact for escalated queries and potentially suspicious activities.
• Coordinate and manage financial crime risk assessments, including enterprise AML/CTF risk assessments

• Minimum of 5 years of experience working in a financial crime compliance team.
• Experience in developing and provide advice on financial crime and/or other compliance frameworks and policies is essential.
• Strong understanding of financial crime obligations including AML/CTF, sanctions and anti-bribery and corruption
• Understanding of financial crime operations processes.
• Experience in conducting financial crime risk assessment and investigations.

You’re always accountable for your actions. You never give up. You strive to find the best outcomes for customers and partners. And you value working together to find the best solutions for problems.  

As part of the recruitment process, there are a number of checks which may be conducted to demonstrate your eligibility for a role at TAL including Criminal History, Bankruptcy, Entitlement to Work, Regulatory and Reference Checks. 

At TAL we value diversity in all its forms and are committed to fostering an inclusive and equitable culture for all our people. We encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, individuals from all backgrounds, including those with caring responsibilities, people living with disability, and individuals from the CALD and LGBTQI+ communities to apply. Even if you don’t check every box in the criteria above, we encourage you to apply today or get in touch with us here.  

To provide you with the best experience, we can accommodate you at any stage of the recruitment process. Simply inform our Recruitment team at any time.  

TAL is recognised by the Workplace Gender Equality Agency as an Employer of Choice.  We are proud to be a member of Diversity Council Australia and the Australian Network on Disability. For information on our reconciliation journey, please read our Innovate Reconciliation Action Plan.  

We acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of the Land in which our Head Office is based, the land of the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation, and recognise their deep connections to the land, sea, and culture.  
We extend this acknowledgment to the many Traditional Lands that we operate across and pay our respects to Elders past, present, and emerging. 

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Everyone at TAL has a responsibility to do the right thing and is accountable for the way they conduct themselves. Our expectations are that you follow the principles set out in our Code of Conduct when you come to work every day. Risk management is everyone’s responsibility.

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