Financial Economic Crime Manager

Recruiter
DLL Group
Location
Sydney / Australia
Salary
Competitive salary + benefits
Posted
09 Jul 2024
Closes
07 Aug 2024
Contract type
Permanent
Hours
Full time
Experience level
Manager
Your function

As the pivotal figure in the ANZ FEC team, the FEC Manager is entrusted with crucial responsibilities. They lead and manage the FEC Specialists, ensuring adherence to team KPIs and department SLAs. Their role also involves planning and prioritizing task completion and overseeing first-line Quality Assurance.

The FEC Manager will have in-depth knowledge of the Anti-money Laundering and Terrorism Financing prevention legislation (Australia and New Zealand). Knowledge of the Dutch Money Laundering and Terrorism Financing Prevention Act (WWFT) and Sanctions would be highly desirable. As such, the candidate will have a detailed understanding of customer screening, identification, verification, and reporting unusual transactions. The FEC Manager is expected to be the point of contact regarding new regulations, initiatives, and projects related to AML/CTF and engage with all stakeholders throughout the business to ensure effective integration of regulatory requirements into existing processes.

Day to day

FEC Strategy and Implementation:

  • Develop and implement strategies to prevent and mitigate financial economic crimes.
  • Conduct risk assessments to identify potential threats and vulnerabilities within the organization.
  • Ensure global standards/policies are translated into local procedures and implemented effectively.

Project Management:

  • Lead and manage FEC-related projects from initiation to completion.
  • Develop project plans, set timelines, and allocate resources effectively.
  • Monitor project progress, identify potential issues, and implement corrective actions as needed.

Stakeholder Management:

  • Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to ensure alignment and support for FEC initiatives.
  • Communicate effectively with senior management, commercial leaders, and other relevant parties.
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders.

Planning and Execution:

  • Develop detailed plans for FEC initiatives, including budgets, timelines, and resource requirements.
  • Ensure timely and effective execution of FEC strategies and initiatives.
  • Monitor and report on the effectiveness of FEC programs, making adjustments as necessary.

Training and Awareness:

  • Design and deliver training programs to raise awareness about financial economic crimes among members.
  • Stay updated on the latest trends and developments in financial crime prevention and incorporate them into training sessions.

Compliance and Reporting:

  • Ensure compliance with all relevant laws, regulations, and group policy standards related to financial economic crime.
  • Prepare and submit regular reports on FEC activities, incidents, and outcomes to senior management, and Group FEC and FCC stakeholders.

Tasks: 

  • Oversee the daily operations of the ANZ FEC team
  • Prioritise daily work and manage workload of FEC Specialists
  • Coach and mentor FEC Specialists
  • Conduct impact assessments on new policies and assist in developing procedures
  • Implement new systems and projects
  • Manage first line Quality Assurance
  • Report to various stakeholders
  • Be a Subject Matter Expert on FEC

All members enjoy

  • Two working days per year volunteering for a local charity
  • Health and Wellness program including healthy food, free health checks, and fun health & vitality activities.
  • Flexible hours with the possibility to work from home
  • Career development opportunities: online learning, member development programs. 

Your profile

  • 7+ years AML/CTF experience
  • 2+ years of leadership experience
  • Extensive knowledge of AML laws and regulations in Australia and New Zealand
  • Degree-qualified and proven banking and finance expertise
  • Strong project management skills and experience
  • Proven stakeholder and change management skills
  • Highly organised with strong attention to detail
  • Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
  • Professional and positive attitude
  • ACAMS certification preferred
  • Specific experience in equipment leasing and vendor finance preferred
  • Knowledge of the Dutch Money Laundering and Terrorism Financing Prevention Act (WWFT) is highly desirable.

Choose wellbeing

DLL’s well-being ambition is to educate, equip, and empower members to build connections, manage their mental, emotional, physical, and financial wellness, and maintain a balance between work and the other priorities that make up their lives. Our four well-being categories are as follows:

  • Connection – Build meaningful connections with other members
  • Health – Manage mental, emotional, and physical health 
  • Finance – Provide learning opportunities to help members achieve personal financial health
  • Lifestyle – Maintain a balance between work and life priorities

These are the things that matter to our members, and the well-being of our members matters to DLL! 

Settling in

At DLL, we are many things. We are team members, family members, community member. We are members of society, members of different cultures and nationalities. Members of change. We each have different beliefs, different passions, different viewpoints, talents and interests. We come from different backgrounds, cultures, nationalities and histories. But for all of our differences, we share one thing in common: each of us are members of DLL. Our company was founded in the Netherlands. But today we are truly a multinational business. Our unique culture is rooted in higher collaboration, less hierarchy and a honest directness that enable us to integrate, ideate and innovate across country lines. Many companies say they are European, American, Asian or Australian, at DLL we are all these places and more. We are a cross-culture collaborative – an interconnected network – that comes together every single day with one goal in mind: Partnering for a better world.

Good to know

  • The selection process may involve an assessment
  • Applications via email will not be reviewed. Please apply online via our career website
  • DLL’s referral program applies
  • The position will close as soon as we find a suitable candidate
  • For more information, contact Indie Bayliss, Talent Acquisition Partner, Asia Pacific via indie.bayliss@dllgroup.com

For further information, and to apply, please visit our website via the “Apply” button below.

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