Senior Associate, Financial Crime Risk Assurance - Sydney or Melbourne CBD

Senior Associate, Financial Crime Risk Assurance – Sydney or Melbourne CBD

Location: Sydney or Melbourne Central Business District, Australia

As a Senior Associate, you will be part of the AML/CTF & Fraud Risk Business and Private Banking Assurance Team that’s doubling down on winning together. You will join a high‑performing and collaborative team safeguarding NAB and our customers.

Key responsibilities

• Assist in the planning and execution of assurance reviews across key financial crime themes in line with the Assurance Plan and FCRM Assurance Methodology.
• Assess effectiveness of controls, processes, procedures and systems against policy requirements, risk considerations and regulatory expectations.
• Document review outcomes via findings and improvement opportunities, producing clear and concise assurance review reports.
• Leverage data to drive risk identification and draw insights to help the Manager and Head of Assurance build the review pipeline.
• Perform second‑line validation of closed findings and treatment plans to ensure appropriate closure in line with operational and financial crime risk management expectations.
• Collaborate and maintain effective relationships with stakeholders across B&PB, FCRM and Enabling Units to facilitate delivery of assurance activities.

What we’re looking for

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in financial crime risk management, assurance or audit, preferably within financial services.
• Sound knowledge of AML/CTF and Fraud risks and the financial crime regulatory landscape, including an understanding of emerging risks.
• Experience in conducting end‑to‑end financial crime assurance or audit activities.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, and the ability to influence and negotiate to achieve desired outcomes.
• Commercial awareness and the ability to understand broader business issues.
• Ability to balance multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment.

Diversity and inclusion

We know that our people make us who we are. We foster an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued and appreciated for being their authentic selves.

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