Senior Manager Financial Crime (Newcastle)

Leads and manages the Bank’s Financial Crime Operations function, driving strategy, compliance, and team performance Manager Financial Crime Operations Regional Australia Bank | Flexible location Lead. Protect. Strengthen trust. At Regional Australia Bank, we’re committed to protecting our customers and communities. We’re seeking an experienced Manager Financial Crime Operations to lead our financial crime function and contribute to a strong, forward-looking compliance and risk culture. This is an important leadership role where you’ll support the development and execution of strategy, lead a high-performing team, and ensure our Bank meets all financial crime obligations. About the role Reporting to the Head of Member Service, you will lead the Financial Crime team, supporting the development and delivery of strategy, compliance, and operational effectiveness across fraud and scams, AML/CTF, and financial crime risk. You’ll play a key role in delivering strategic outcomes, driving continuous improvement, and strengthening the Bank’s financial crime control environment. Key responsibilities
- Lead, coach and develop a high-performing Financial Crime team
- Support the development and implementation of financial crime strategy, ensuring compliance with all relevant regulations
- Oversee financial crime operations, initiatives, and budget management
- Build strong relationships with regulators, industry bodies, and stakeholders
- Represent the Bank in external forums and industry engagements
- Ensure robust policies, controls, and continuous improvement About you You’re an experienced leader in financial crime who thrives in a quick-paced, regulated environment. You’ll bring
- Proven leadership experience within financial crime or related functions
- Specialist in AML/CTF compliance and/or Fraud and Scams
- Strong knowledge of financial crime regulations and compliance obligations
- Ability to influence senior stakeholders and manage regulatory relationships
- Strong analytical and problem-solving capability
- Experience supporting strategy development, change, and continuous improvement
- Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills Why join us?
- Play a critical role in protecting customers and the Bank
- Contribute to impactful strategy in a purpose-driven organisation
- Be part of a collaborative and values-led culture
- Opportunity to shape frameworks, uplift capability, and drive change Want to know more? Contact Rebecca Corrigan, Head of Member Services [02 6771 6915](tel:02 6771 6915) or Applications close: 11 June 2026 Apply on Kit Job: kitjobau.com/job/3r1wbx