Financial Crime Lead - 12 Month FTC - Superannuation

Kaizen Recruitment

  • Sydney, NSW
  • $180,000-220,000 per year
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 21 days ago
ABOUT THE COMPANYOur client is a large industry super fund that continues to experience year-on-year growth and increased capability. Their focus and strategy for future domestic and international expansion are fostered by the belief that members come first.ABOUT THE ROLEThis 12-month FTC role is responsible for strengthening our client's financial crime risk management capabilities within the entire super fund. The role leads initiatives that improve fraud detection, prevention, and response while ensuring strong AML/CTF compliance across the organisation to better protect their members.This role will ideally suit someone from a superannuation, fund administration, trustee, or platform industry. The client is not open to candidates from solely banking environments.This position reports to the Head of Risk and Compliance and works closely with Financial Crime Operations, Enterprise Compliance, delivery and technology teams, vendors, and other risk and compliance stakeholders.The team plays a key role in protecting members and the Fund by proactively managing fraud and scam risks, ensuring operational compliance, and pursuing recoveries with a member-first mindset.This role will suit candidates coming from superannuation, fund administration, trustee or platform backgrounds.KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
  • Develop and implement a strategic roadmap for financial crime risk management in partnership with senior stakeholders;
  • Lead the design and delivery of programs that enhance fraud prevention, AML/CTF compliance, and member protection;
  • Establish and operationalise the financial crime risk platform, including case management, monitoring, and screening tools;
  • Uplift detection systems and member risk profiling to improve compliance and user experience;
  • Oversee vendor solutions for fraud prevention and ensure optimal implementation and usage;
  • Conduct data integrity checks and analytics to refine detection rules and identify emerging fraud patterns;
  • Support the embedding of risk frameworks and foster a culture of accountability across the business;
  • Ensure regulatory obligations are met through effective controls and compliance management;
  • Promote wellbeing and safety by adhering to health and safety policies and reporting protocols; AND
  • Take ownership of strategic decisions, maintain records, and apply inclusive decision-making practices.
SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
  • Holds relevant qualifications or equivalent experience in law, finance, or related fields;
  • Ideally coming from a superannuation, fund administration, trustee or platform industry;
  • Demonstrates strong member focus with a commitment to reducing losses through prevention, detection, and recovery;
  • Proven tenure of fraud and financial crime experience, including senior leadership roles;
  • Maintains deep knowledge of regulatory frameworks including AML/CTF, sanctions, privacy, and scam prevention;
  • Develops and executes strategic plans with a proven track record in implementation and delivery;
  • Utilises intelligence from investigations to inform risk strategies and enhance detection capabilities;
  • Communicates effectively with stakeholders, presenting insights clearly and persuasively; AND
  • Brings domain expertise in financial services, with experience in superannuation and banking.
This is a rare opportunity for a qualified senior Financial Crime Lead to grow their career within a leading superannuation organisation. Due to the high growth nature of the organisation, this role has a high potential of permanence.To be considered, candidates require valid Australian working rights (Australian citizenship, permanent residency, partner visa, or New Zealand citizenship)If you are interested in applying, please apply directly to the link or by contacting Amanda Chisholm (amanda@kaizenrecruitment.com.au) or Selene Madsen (selene@kaizenrecruitment.com.au)

Kaizen Recruitment