Financial Crime Analyst

About us

Established in 1840, we are Australia’s first wellbeing company, delivering health, wealth and care services for our members and the community.

As a social enterprise, we’re motivated by our purpose to positively impact the wellbeing of millions. We reinvest profits to deliver products and services sustainably that matter most to our members, customers and the Australian community.

For us, Real Wellbeing encompasses the whole experience of life. It’s about feeling supported in your health, connected with your community and empowered to live life on your terms.

Your New Role Looks Like This:

As a Financial Crime Analyst, you will be a key part of the current AML project and transition to the ongoing Wealth & Capital Markets (W&CM) embedded Financial Crime function.

The role will be responsible for W&CM first line defence relating to AML/CTF and fraud processes including:

• Ensure timely, accurate, and efficient completion of initial and ongoing ECDD processes as well as maintaining client files in alignment with Australian Unity WCM AML/CTF program.
• Conducting investigations on potential suspicious transaction alerts effectively and prepare good quality SMRs.
• Preparing regular reports on KYC, TM, ECDD and Screening progress and provide status updates to the Sr. Manager and other relevant stakeholders.
• Investigate high-risk entities, reviewing data related to ownership, control, and ultimate beneficiaries as well as identifying legal representatives and authorized signatories.
• Work closely with various business units during investor onboarding and ongoing customer due diligence processes.
• Engage and collaborate with business, technology, and data stakeholders as well as external vendors.
• Manage the development of AML Program documentation related to program enhancements, revisions, updating policies and procedures and field communications.
• Monitoring foreign tax status of Investors and completing yearly reporting

About You:

• At least 1-2 years’ experience in similar roles within financial services industry
• Preferred qualification in AML ACAMS
• Knowledge of ASIC and APRA as well as AML/CTF and FATCA/CRS legislation
• Strong analytical mindset with attention to detail and excellent communication with problem-solving skills. 
• A strong sense of professional curiosity and purpose, with a willingness to learn
• Experience in using Atlassian tools such as Jira.
• Excellent planning, organisational, coordination and time management skills
• Proven experience in AML Transaction Monitoring Rule Development and Optimisation

What’s on Offer:

You will enjoy a range of great employee benefits and rewards including:

• Competitive salary + bonus program
• Enjoy additional yearly Well-Being and Community leave days
• 14-week paid parental leave, with equal benefit for both parents PLUS our Bump to Baby
• Employee Referral Program
• Employee Assistance Program – support and assistance for you and your partner at those times in life when you need it most
• Maxxia Rewards - a great range of discounts and benefits at selected retail outlets, department stores, attractions, travel, cinemas, restaurants.
• Discounts across the Australian Unity business including Private Health Insurance, General Insurance + more!
• Available access to LinkedIn Learning courses through our great Learning platform

For further benefits visit: https://www.australianunity.com.au/careers/culture

Australian Unity is an Equal Opportunity employer and we encourage applications from all members of the community, including people of Aboriginal and Torres strait Islander descent, culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and, mature aged people.