Group AML/CTF Regulatory Lead

About Us

At ANZ, we're shaping a world where people and communities thrive, driven by a common goal: to improve the financial wellbeing and sustainability of our millions of customers.

About the Role

As a Senior Manager - Group AML/CTF in Financial Crime, you will lead ANZ's AML/CTF standards capability by maintaining and evolving enterprise AML/CTF frameworks, policies and obligations management practices. The role provides strategic advice, regulatory engagement and governance oversight to ensure AML/CTF risk is effectively managed across the Group and remains aligned with changing regulatory expectations and emerging financial crime risks.

Role Type: Permanent
Role Location: Melbourne / Sydney / Brisbane
Work Hours: Full-Time

What will your day look like?

• Own and lead the ongoing development, approval, maintenance and effectiveness of ANZ’s enterprise AML/CTF Program, policy, standards, obligations and supporting guidance.
• Interpret AML/CTF laws, rules, regulatory guidance and supervisory expectations, translating them into clear, proportionate and implementable enterprise requirements.
• Lead AML/CTF regulatory change assessment and delivery, including impact analysis, stakeholder consultation, implementation planning and escalation of material risks or dependencies.
• Provide authoritative AML/CTF advice and constructive challenge to senior leaders, Financial Crime teams and business stakeholders on complex matters and application of enterprise requirements.
• Oversee AML/CTF governance, reporting and decision-making, ensuring framework changes, approvals, exceptions, issues and actions are documented, reported and progressed through appropriate forums.
• Monitor the effectiveness and operability of AML/CTF requirements using risk information, issues, assurance outcomes, thematic insights and stakeholder feedback, and sponsor targeted improvements.
• Partner on AML/CTF regulatory engagement, consultation responses and industry matters, providing subject matter content and strategic positions.
• Lead, coach and develop the Group AML/CTF team while shaping the capability roadmap for policy, framework, guidance and capability uplift in line with regulatory change, risk insights and strategic priorities.

What will you bring?

• Expert knowledge of AML/CTF legislation, regulatory obligations, guidance and supervisory expectations relevant to a large financial institution. 
• Extensive experience developing, interpreting and governing enterprise AML/CTF programs, policies, standards or frameworks. 
• Demonstrated experience translating complex legal and regulatory requirements into clear, practical and risk-based controls and business requirements. 
• Strong experience leading AML/CTF regulatory change, impact assessment, obligations management and implementation oversight. 
• Proven ability to provide authoritative advice and constructive challenge on complex AML/CTF matters to senior stakeholders. 
• Strong understanding of banking products, services, customers, channels and jurisdictions and their associated money laundering and terrorism financing risks. 
• Experience using risk assessments, issues, assurance outcomes, data and thematic insights to evaluate framework effectiveness and prioritise improvements. 
• Highly developed written communication skills, including preparation of policy documents, executive briefings, governance papers and regulatory content. 
• Strong stakeholder management, consultation, negotiation and influencing skills across Risk, Legal, and business teams, as well as with regulators and industry bodies.
• Demonstrated people leadership, prioritisation and capability development in a complex, regulated environment

So why join us?

From the moment you join ANZ, you'll be doing meaningful work that will shape a world where people and communities thrive.

But it's not just our customers who'll feel your impact. You'll feel it too. Because at ANZ, you'll have the resources, opportunities, and support you need to take the next big step in your career.

We're a diverse bunch at ANZ in different roles, different locations, doing different things. That's why we have a range of flexible working arrangements, so our people can 'make work, work for them'. We also provide a range of benefits including access to health and wellbeing services and discounts on selected products and services from ANZ and more.

At ANZ, you'll be part of an organisation where the different backgrounds, perspectives and life experiences of our people are celebrated. That's because we're committed to building a workplace that reflects the diversity of the communities we serve. We welcome applications from everyone and encourage you to talk to us about any adjustments you may require to our recruitment process or the role itself. If you're a candidate with a disability or access requirement, and have an enquiry about the support provided, please let us know on your application or visit ANZ Accessibility and Inclusion Programs for alternate contact methods.

To find out more about working at ANZ, visit https://www.anz.com.au/careers. You can apply for this role by visiting ANZ Careers and searching for reference number 125101 .
 

Job Posting End Date

14/10/2026, 11.59pm, (Melbourne Australia)