Financial Crime Compliance Analyst

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At ASB, we're all about doing what we can to help our customers get "One Step Ahead" by giving them the tools they need to manage their lives and plans for their families and future.

We are looking for a Risk or Compliance professional to join our Financial Crime Compliance Escalations & Oversight team on a permanent basis. The FC Compliance team at ASB lead in the protection of our customers and communities from financial crime and support the business in mitigating the risks of money laundering, terrorism financing, sanctions, bribery & corruption, and tax evasion.

As a Financial Crime Compliance Analyst, you'll play a key part in assessing financial crime risks across ASB's products, channels, and services, while fostering a culture of compliance within the organisation.

You'll work closely with internal stakeholders to ensure timely and accurate assessment Line 2 escalations, while contributing to the management and oversight of financial crime risks within the bank.

You will act as a subject matter expert for financial crime compliance. As a SME you will need to stay at the forefront of key FC Compliance-related regulatory and industry changes to ensure ASB is well positioned to adapt.

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About the role

Your Key Responsibilities Will Include

• Act as a subject matter expert for Line 2 escalations, including PEP (Politically Exposed Persons), Sanctions, and Correspondent Banking Relationships.
• Conduct timely and accurate assessments of Line 2 escalations and ensure completion of the approval process.
• Work to integrate Sanctions and AML/CFT obligations into the escalation process.
• Support the monitoring and reporting of escalation volumes and insights.
• Assist the Head of FCC Escalations & Oversight and Senior Manager in managing key financial crime risks within ASB, including regulatory reporting.
• Review and challenge assessments of the risk of ASB's product, channels and services being used for financial crime purposes.
• Help create and maintain a strong compliance culture throughout ASB.
• Keep up to date with regulatory, international, and industry developments relevant to financial crime compliance.
• Support the implementation of changes to policies and standards, ensuring they align with regulatory requirements.

Ngā mea kia whai angitū ahau? | What do I need to be successful?

• Knowledge of financial crime risks, including Sanctions and AML/CFT obligations.
• Knowledge of operational and compliance risk management.
• Ability to explain complex technical information to non-experts.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Confidence in dealing with and challenging stakeholders when necessary.
• Excellent planning and organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks effectively.
• A proactive, collaborative approach to problem-solving.

He aha tāu e hoki mai ai? | What will you get in return?

Company/Culture: ASB is more than just a place to work. We want our people to grow personally and professionally, and we want to attract amazing talent. One way we try to do this is by giving our people access to benefits over and above what we pay. So, we have a range of policies to ensure you can live life one step ahead with ASB. Check out more information here Why work here? - ASB Careers (asbgroup.co.nz).

At the heart of ASB is us; the people, working together. Our values of Caring, Curiosity and Courage are the characteristics that best describe who we are and what we stand for. It's our people who live and breathe our purpose, our values, and our brand every day. Join the ASB team, and together we'll continue to help our customers live life one step ahead.

Me pēhea te tono | How to apply:

If we've nailed our pitch and this role sounds like it might be the one for you then please click "apply"… we'd love to hear from you!

We are reviewing applications as they arrive and may close the advert earlier. Please submit application at your earliest convenience.

Please note that all applications must be received online via our careers site, to be considered for this role. Please see attached position description for further information.