x2 12 month Roles Available
Do work that matters:
The Financial Crime Intelligence Unit (FCIU) plays an important role in protecting the reputation and integrity of the Group. This role predominantly supports the Group’s financial crime risk management via a variety of interesting and challenging projects and operational activities.
In this role, you will utilise your expertise in financial crime or related fields to support financial crime investigations, analysis and assessments, develop red flags and typologies, and support the production of intelligence products which assist internal stakeholders to protect the Group and disrupt financial crime, and assist AUSTRAC and law enforcement.
See yourself in our team:
The Financial Crime Intelligence Unit (FCIU) is responsible for assessing and directing the Group’s response to emerging financial crime risks including significant money laundering, terrorism financing, sanctions, bribery & corruption, and reputational risks. You will help secure the Group, customers and communities by:
Administering FCIU’s Prioritisation and Escalation process, tracking internal and external Referral’s for Action, and triaging and presenting potential operations to FCIU LT.
Supporting the drafting of reports relating to the criminal use of banking products and services.
Working with operational teams to ensure financial crime compliance obligations and expectations are met.
Supporting the FCIU’s collaborating with law enforcement.
On any given day you will:
Deliver key aspects of FCIU’s service offering (for example: triaging referrals for action, case management record keeping and reporting, investigation of financial crime, preparing intelligence reports, escalating financial crime matters)
Source and analyse bank payment and customer data to develop insights into customer behaviour and use of bank products and services
Assist with project management, the uplift of standard operating procedures, and stakeholder management.
From here you’ll go:
You’ll have a highly valued and visible role. With exposure to complex matters and a variety of stakeholders across the business. From here, the opportunities are endless.
We’re interested in hearing from people who have:
Experience in intelligence or related fields – for example AML/Sanctions/CTF operational processes, operational risk, investigations, law enforcement (money laundering, organised crime, intelligence), customer due diligence, data analysis
Some relevant specialised training in AML/Sanctions; open-source information collection, data analysis, investigations
Expertise in one or more areas of: sanctions, money laundering, terrorism, bribery & corruption, geopolitical/jurisdictional risk, investigative due diligence
Critical thinking, research, analysis and writing skills
A deep understanding and application of financial services standards, policies and operating procedures
Attention to detail, and ability to maintain highly accurate case management records
Proven ability to use, or quickly learn to use, relevant platforms or systems
Ability to identify and escalate significant risks and issues to management and stakeholders
Experience querying databases to collect information for analysis or reporting
Eligibility for Australian government security clearance
We need big thinkers who look for opportunity within the framework of regulation and are ready to play an integral role in our transformation.
You’ll be a doer, an advisor, and a thought leader. Your past experience and learnings will help ensure we always make the right call.
If you're already part of the Commonwealth Bank Group (including Bankwest, x15ventures), you'll need to apply through Sidekick to submit a valid application. We’re keen to support you with the next step in your career.
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Skills Required
- Experience in intelligence or related fields, such as AML, sanctions, counter-terrorism financing, operational risk, investigations, law enforcement, customer due diligence, or data analysis
- Relevant specialized training in AML, sanctions, open-source information collection, data analysis, or investigations
- Expertise in at least one area including sanctions, money laundering, terrorism, bribery and corruption, geopolitical or jurisdictional risk, or investigative due diligence
- Critical thinking, research, analysis, and writing skills
- Understanding and application of financial services standards, policies, and operating procedures
- Strong attention to detail and ability to maintain accurate case management records
- Ability to use or quickly learn relevant platforms or systems
- Ability to identify and escalate significant risks and issues to management and stakeholders
- Experience querying databases to collect information for analysis or reporting
- Eligibility for Australian government security clearance
Commonwealth Bank Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — The bank offers additional Life Leave, the option to purchase up to four extra weeks, pet leave, and paid volunteering leave alongside flexible-working options. Public materials indicate these leave features compare well within Australian banking.
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Parental & Family Support — Permanent employees can access up to 18 weeks of paid parental leave, and superannuation is paid for up to 34 weeks of unpaid parental leave. These provisions extend support for new parents beyond standard settings.
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Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — Access includes CBHS Health Fund, Fitness Passport, a 24/7 wellbeing platform with telehealth, an Employee Assistance Program, and employer‑paid income protection for up to two years, alongside staff banking perks and share plans. This combination provides day‑to‑day value across health, protection, and financial perks.
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