Financial Crime Analyst

Supporting millions of Aussies since 1988 with low fees and competitive long-term performance. Profits back to members, not shareholders

Reporting directly to the Head of Compliance, support Line 2 Financial Crime to review, investigate and respond to financial crime responsibilities relating to Anti-Money Laundering / Counter Terrorist Financing (AML/CTF), Sanctions, Fraud and Scams and Anti-Bribery & Corruption.

This role will contribute to managing financial crime risks and regulatory compliance obligations at Rest.

You'll play a critical role in the operation of Rest’s Financial Crime Framework.  

• Investigate, resolve and respond to financial crime escalations received from Financial Crime Operations
• Gather and record required evidence to support any reasonable grounds for suspicion of money laundering, organised crime or terrorism financing activities and articulate key recommendations
• Maintain a current understanding of money laundering and terrorist financing typologies and AML/CTF trends, including policies, procedures, regulations, and industry best practice
• Manage financial crime enquiries and escalations
• Complete KYC, Wolfsberg and related questionnaires in response to Investment Management arrangements
• Complete Austrac Reporting; Suspicious Matter Reports and Cross-Border Movement Reporting
• Prepare monthly financial crime services reporting   
• Support the Senior Manager Financial Crime to execute on responsibilities relating to Rest’s Financial Crime Framework

• Degree qualified in Finance, Business, Law or relevant discipline is preferred.
• Relevant industry accreditation or certificate is desirable (example, ACAMs, fraud, investigations, criminology).

Required experience, understanding or credentials including:

• Experience in a financial crime related role in financial services, preferably in a superannuation related role
• Experience understanding financial crime risks across the financial services industry, including AML/CTF and Sanctions
• Experience and/or exposure to criminal investigation techniques including evidence management and presentation
• Knowledge of AML/CTF, Sanctions, Fraud and Scams and Anti-Bribery & Corruption requirements  
• Understanding of the financial crime regulatory environment, obligations and controls
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills, with high attention to detail
• Advanced computer skills - Microsoft Office Suite
• Demonstrated ability to work in an environment requiring attention to detail

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