Executive Manager AML Reforms
You see complexity as an opportunity to drive meaningful change.
You’re a strategic leader with deep financial crime expertise, a strong risk mindset, and a passion for transformation. You know how to uplift capability, embed sustainable change, and deliver better outcomes for customers, regulators and the business.
At Commonwealth Bank, our purpose is to build a brighter future for all. As an Executive Manager, AML Reforms, you’ll play a critical role in strengthening our Financial Crime program and shaping how we manage risk across the Group.
Do work that matters
In this leadership role, you will drive AML/CTF reform initiatives across the Group, embedding robust processes, strengthening controls, and enabling the business to meet evolving regulatory expectations.
You will:
- Lead the design and delivery of AML reform initiatives across Financial Crime Operations
- Apply strong commercial acumen to identify financial crime risks and ensure effective mitigating controls are in place
- Embed and execute strategic priorities aligned to Group KPIs, ensuring delivery against financial year objectives
- Develop, standardise and uplift processes and Standard Operating Procedures to address financial crime risks
- Provide subject matter expertise to the Group-wide Financial Crime program
- Drive a strong culture of quality, productivity, continuous improvement and engagement
- Identify, escalate and mitigate deficiencies or risks within the Financial Crime framework
- Lead and develop high-performing teams, creating clarity, accountability and capability uplift
- Build and maintain strong relationships with Line 1, Line 2 Risk and Compliance, and Line 3 Audit stakeholders
- Partner closely with Financial Crime Compliance and external stakeholders to support AML/CTF and Sanctions obligations
- Stay across emerging financial crime threats, regulatory changes and industry trends
- Represent the Group in relevant industry forums and contribute to broader financial crime thought leadership
- Deliver reporting, management information and insights to support informed decision-making
We’re interested in hearing from people who have
- Deep expertise in AML/CTF, Sanctions and Financial Crime frameworks within financial services
- Proven experience leading large-scale transformation or reform programs
- Strong knowledge of regulatory environments and risk management practices
- The ability to operate at pace and make sound decisions in complex, high-risk environments
- Experience developing and embedding end-to-end operational processes and controls
- Exceptional stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to influence at senior levels
- Strong data and analytical capability to support insight-driven decision making
- A track record of building and leading high-performing, engaged teams
- You will lead projects to continually improve the quality assurance framework and processes.
- You will at all times be open to change, constructively challenging were required and deliver process changes using effective communication and the recognised change management methodologies.
- You will ensure appropriate coaching, training and quality assurance programs exist to increase the teams AML/CTF knowledge and to improve the quality of work.
- You will maintain an up to date focus on financial crime and security related trends and emerging issues.
- You will develop and grow your direct reports and team members through leadership which inspires and engenders passionate people by displaying the Groups values.
- You will embed and execute a financial year strategy with all direct reports to help deliver and meet the Groups Key Performance Indicators.
- You will understand and play a key role to support control testing within the business by reviewing and providing oversight to ensure controls are effectively designed and executed and in the event a failure occurs, documenting action plans and root causes.
You shape culture and outcomes through strong, values-led leadership. You role model The CBA Way — creating exceptional teams, leading as an owner, and bringing curiosity and humility to complex challenges, while consistently delivering for customers.
Working with us
We support flexibility, development and meaningful career growth. You’ll be part of a team that is committed to continuous improvement, innovation and delivering better experiences for our customers and communities.
We’re guided by our Code of Conduct, which sets the standards for how we act, solve problems and make decisions every day.
As a leader, you will role model these behaviours and ensure your team operates with integrity, accountability and strong risk discipline.
If this sounds like you…
Apply now and help us strengthen our Financial Crime capability, uplift our AML program, and protect our customers and the community.
If you're already part of the Commonwealth Bank Group (including Bankwest, x15ventures), you'll need to apply through Sidekick to submit a valid application. We’re keen to support you with the next step in your career.
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