Risk and Compliance Manager – Financial Crime/AML
Institutional and Business Banking
Full-time permanent role
Based in Auckland OR Christchurch
Mō te tūranga | About the role
Reporting directly to the Senior Manager Risk, Compliance & QA for Institutional and Business Banking (IBB), you will support the scope and pace of change in the Financial Crime and AML risk and regulatory environment impacting on Westpac’s Institutional and Business Banking Division.
This is an influential role within IBB as the division represents multiple business units (Institutional, Corporate, Agribusiness, Business and the Chief Operating Office) with a variety of customers, products and distribution types. This role will have a specific focus on AML and Financial Crime risk and spans across financial crime risk advisory, AML escalations/approvals and financial crime related projects and initiatives. . It is hands-on and will require you to be equally adept at thinking about the big picture and the ‘doing’ (executing day to day activities).
You will actively be a champion for risk and compliance and encourage a move towards a proactive risk culture by providing insight, advice, and pragmatic solutions. This is a great opportunity to learn from the existing team and grow your risk knowledge and career in a challenging, but rewarding and diverse discipline that is helping to shape a safer risk culture, leading to better outcomes for all customers.
Nā tāu rourou | What will I bring?
Work experience of 6+ years in the financial services industry with a strong knowledge of the NZ financial services industry with 3+ years in Financial Crime or similar risk discipline.
Strong knowledge of Financial Crime regulatory guidelines e.g. AML/CFT Act
Relevant tertiary qualification (e.g. law, commerce) desired, but not essential if financial crime knowledge and experience is proven.
Good knowledge of financial crime risk frameworks, systems and banking lending practices.
Demonstrated ability to grow effective relationships with, communicate with, consult and advise across all levels of the organisation including senior management.
ACAMs accredited preferred
Demonstrated ability to influence the business to ensure compliance with financial crime risk policies and guidelines
General knowledge and understanding of the businesses comprising Institutional & Business Banking
A good understanding of the legislative framework supporting financial institutions in NZ
Westpac Hei Wāhi Mahi | Working at Westpac
Immersing yourself in a supportive team environment, and receive some of the best banking, and lifestyle benefits in the market along with:
4 weeks standard holiday + 5 additional days of wellbeing leave to support you to be your best
Banking benefits, insurance discounts and superannuation scheme
Career growth – we promote internal capability; we have programmes that recognise star performers
School holiday subsidy - help you balance work and family during school holiday
2 Volunteer days per year
Ko mātou tēnei | Our Organisation
At Westpac, we’re working together to build a fairer and stronger New Zealand for our people, customers, and communities. For over 160 years we’ve been driven by our purpose to Create Better Futures Together.
What makes us unique are the incredible people we’re lucky enough to have walk through our doors every day. The giant ‘W’ on our building doesn’t just stand for Westpac – it says, double you. We’re a place that values, rewards and recognises individuality. Where you can be your whole self, your true self, and your best self. We’re recognised as a place where talent is developed, where passions are fuelled and where ambitions of all shapes and sizes thrive. And it all starts with you!
Tono mai ināianei! | Apply Now!
Apply today with your CV and Cover Letter.
The people of Aotearoa, New Zealand hail from many cultures and backgrounds. At Westpac New Zealand, we draw on this enormous talent pool to cultivate a team rich in ability and empowered to reach its full potential. Our aim is to be brave challengers, celebrating our differences and relentlessly advocating for our customers. It starts with us – we believe that when we care deeply and do our best for our people, they’ll do their best for our customers. We encourage people from all walks of life to apply, including those who are neurodiverse, have chronic health conditions or disabilities – your attitude and passion are as important to us as your experience, qualifications and capabilities.
Mahi tahi tātou, kaha ake tātou | Together Greater
Applications close:
27 September 2026Skills Required
- 6+ years of work experience in the financial services industry
- 3+ years of experience in financial crime or a similar risk discipline
- Strong knowledge of financial crime regulatory guidelines, including the AML/CFT Act
- Relevant tertiary qualification, such as law or commerce
- Knowledge of financial crime risk frameworks, systems, and banking lending practices
- Ability to build relationships, communicate, consult, and advise across all organizational levels, including senior management
- ACAMS accreditation
- Ability to influence the business to comply with financial crime risk policies and guidelines
- General knowledge of Institutional and Business Banking businesses
- Understanding of the legislative framework supporting financial institutions in New Zealand
Westpac Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Westpac and has not been reviewed or approved by Westpac.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Extensive paid and unpaid leave options span wellbeing leave, Culture/Lifestyle/Wellbeing days, purchased leave up to 12 weeks, career breaks, and various specialized leaves. This breadth supports work-life balance and accommodates a wide range of personal circumstances.
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Parental & Family Support — Parental provisions include 16 weeks full pay (or 32 at half pay) for primary carers, four weeks for support carers, and continued superannuation during unpaid parental leave. Additional supports cover domestic and family violence leave, Family Pathways leave, and grandparental leave.
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Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — Wellbeing resources include counselling and coaching services, workplace mental health training, free nutrition advice, and health insurance access with pre‑existing conditions covered if joined promptly. Financial and lifestyle perks include banking discounts for employees and families and the myDiscounts program.
Westpac Insights
What We Do
Westpac is Australia’s oldest bank and company, one of four major banking organisations in Australia and one of the largest banks in New Zealand. We provide a broad range of banking and financial services in these markets, including consumer, business and institutional banking and wealth management services. We also have offices in key financial centres around the world including London, New York, Hong Kong and Singapore. Westpac Group's portfolio of financial services brands and businesses is focused on our vision, which is "To be one of the world’s great service companies, helping our customers, communities and people to prosper and grow.”
