At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead financial crime advisory initiatives and ensure compliance with regulatory obligations.
- Company: Join a leading financial institution making a real impact in financial crime prevention.
- Benefits: Highly competitive daily rate, flexible work arrangements, and a dynamic team environment.
- Other info: Work in Sydney CBD with experienced professionals committed to integrity and continuous improvement.
- Why this job: Shape the future of financial crime advisory in a high-profile role with significant influence.
- Qualifications: 12+ years in financial services with deep knowledge of AML/CTF and KYC regulations.
The predicted salary is between 94500 - 115500 $ per year.
We are recruiting on behalf of a leading financial institution for a Senior Manager – Financial Crime Advisory to support a strategically critical portfolio of work across their organisation. This 12-month contract engagement offers a highly attractive daily rate and the opportunity to play a lead advisory role within a well-established financial crime function, focusing on regulatory obligations and control uplift – not transaction monitoring or operational onboarding.
Please note: This is not an operations role. Candidates with experience limited to AML/CTF transaction monitoring, KYC processing, or customer onboarding (including ODD/EDD) will not be considered. This role requires deep technical knowledge of financial crime regulatory obligations (including AML/CTF, KYC, FATCA/CRS) and proven experience in providing advisory input within a complex financial services environment.
About the Role
Sitting within the first line of defence, this role acts as a key interface between Financial Crime Advisory and a range of transformation teams. You’ll lead advisory input on programs of work aligned with the financial crime roadmap, guiding the design and implementation of initiatives that meet both regulatory requirements and business needs. This role is accountable for ensuring the right financial crime outcomes are developed—while others build the solutions, you ensure the “what” is accurate, risk-aligned, and compliant.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide expert financial crime advisory support on transformation initiatives across the consumer banking portfolio.
- Lead the prioritisation and oversight of financial crime initiatives, ensuring alignment with risk appetite and regulatory obligations.
- Translate business-as-usual issues and regulatory changes into structured, deliverable programs of work.
- Represent the Financial Crime team in key project planning forums, including PI planning, retrospectives, and solution reviews.
- Review and advise on the impact of policy or regulatory changes on existing and upcoming projects.
You Will Bring
- 12+ years' experience in financial services, including at least 5 years in financial crime advisory roles.
- In-depth knowledge of AML/CTF, KYC, FATCA, CRS and other financial crime regulatory frameworks.
- Demonstrated experience advising on financial crime risk in large, complex organisations.
- Proven ability to navigate matrix structures and influence senior stakeholders.
- Tertiary qualifications in business, law, or technology. Product Owner and Agile certifications (e.g., CSPO, PSPO, SAFe PM/PO) are an advantage.
What’s on Offer
- 12-month contract with real impact across a high-profile portfolio.
- Highly competitive daily rate.
- Work alongside experienced professionals in an environment that values expertise, integrity, and continuous improvement.
- Sydney CBD location with flexible work arrangements.
Senior Manager - Financial Crime Advisory in Sydney employer: Ethos BeathChapman
Ethos BeathChapman is an exceptional employer located in the vibrant city of Sydney, offering a dynamic work culture that fosters collaboration and innovation. Employees benefit from comprehensive professional development opportunities and a supportive environment that encourages growth within the Risk team. With a focus on meaningful work in risk and controls, this role provides a unique chance to contribute to critical projects while enjoying the perks of working in a thriving metropolitan area.
