Financial Crime Analyst

Sydney, NSW
Permanent
Full-time

8 days ago
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Company DescriptionSupporting millions of Aussies since 1988 with low fees and competitive long-term performance. Profits back to members, not shareholdersClosing date: 10th September 2025Please note Rest does not accept speculative resumes from recruitment agenciesRest will review applications prior to the closing date and may close the role earlierJob DescriptionEstablished in 1988, Rest is one of Australia’s largest profit-to-member superannuation funds.We support more than two million members, with around $100 billion of funds under management and are recognised as a responsible investment leader*. We believe when members understand and engage with their super, they’re more likely to get a better retirement outcome.Everything we do at Rest is underpinned by our values and behaviours, we want to Be Daring, Keep it Simple, Take Action and Have Grit. To put it simply we want our people to thrive and love the work they do.This role will contribute to managing financial crime risks and regulatory compliance obligations at Rest.Key Accountabilities/Responsibilities

Investigate, resolve and respond to financial crime escalations received from the fund administrator or across Rest (i.e. Transaction Monitoring, Name Screening, ATO SuperMatch and UARs)
Gather and record required evidence to support any reasonable grounds for suspicion of money laundering, organised crime or terrorism financing activities and articulate key recommendations
Escalate potential regulatory reporting matters and potential breaches (as required) to the AML/CTF compliance officer
Maintain a current understanding of money laundering and terrorist financing typologies and fraud trends, including policies, procedures, regulations, industry best practice, criminal typologies and developing trends
Deliver financial crime training and education especially on identification and reporting of unusual activity
Deliver timely reporting of potential suspicious AML/CTF matters to the AML Compliance lease specify
Manage financial crime enquiries and escalations

Qualifications

Tertiary education in relevant discipline, or equivalent experience.
Further relevant postgraduate qualifications are highly regarded (e.g. AML/CTF, ACAMS, fraud, investigations, criminology, accounting, finance, business, law, IT).

Required experience, understanding or credentials including:

Familiarity with process mapping and modelling techniques.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to collect, study and interpret complex data.
Strong planning and organisational skills.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite, including Excel, PowerPoint and Visio.
Strong communication and presentation skills to effectively communicate process changes and recommendations to stakeholders at all levels
Experience and/or understanding of financial crime risks across the financial services industry, including AML/CTF, Fraud and Corruption

Additional InformationOur benefits have been designed so you can tailor your experience with us and include:

Personal and professional development opportunities
Hybrid working
Purchase leave scheme and gender neutral 16 weeks paid parental leave
Super Contribution Continuation for 12 Months of parental leave
Linkedin Learning
Income Protection Insurance
Rest Excellence awards (peer recognition awards based on Rest’s values and behaviours)
Rest Stops - meeting free breaks

If you share our values, believe you can help make a difference for our members and want to be part of a leading superannuation fund with a Super culture, please click Apply Now.Rest is committed to creating a flexible work environment and culture that embraces diversity, equity, and inclusion - where people feel welcome, safe to be themselves and inspired to do their best.We value the different backgrounds, lived experiences and abilities our diverse team brings. We welcome and encourage applications from candidates of all ages, cultural backgrounds, faiths, gender identities, sexual orientations and thinking styles. This includes people with disability, neurodiverse individuals, Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander peoples and those with disrupted work history due to career or other breaks.Please note only people with the right to work in Australia will be considered.*Funds under management as at 31 July 2025. Rest is recognised as a by the Responsible Investment Association Australia (RIAA) in its Responsible Investment Benchmark Report 2022.

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