Kia ora, Talofa lava, Kia Orana, Malo e lelei, Fakalofa lahi atu, Bula Vinaka and Namaste! 

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.

Mo te tūranga | 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.

Te mahi ki ASB | Working for ASB 

ASB is grounded in our values (caring, integrity, passion, courage and united). They guide our day-to-day interactions with our team, customers and community. They are what makes ASB - ASB.

We offer a flexible and supportive work environment as well as an open and inclusive culture; a place where we welcome and value your individuality, ideas and goals.

We also have a wide range of market leading benefits including health insurance, banking benefits, 5 days "you do you leave" and a $500 "your choice" benefit which is renewed annually. To find out more, click here.

If you're looking for an exciting new challenge and want to contribute to making meaningful impact protecting ASB's customers from Financial Crime, we want to hear from you!

Me pēhea te tono | How to apply? 

For more information on responsibilities and requirements see the attached position description, please note that all applications must be received via our careers site online. 

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

Successful candidates will be required to undertake several pre-employment checks which will include but are not limited to; Police Check, Credit Check, AML Compliance, Verification of your qualifications and may include checks both here in New Zealand and overseas. 

Financial Crime Operations - Analyst

ASB Bank Limited

Financial Crime Operations - Analyst

ASB Bank Limited

Wellington

ASB Bank Limited

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