Commonwealth Bank
Manager Financial Crime Compliance Assurance
Sydney CBD Area · Posted 19 June 2026
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Manager FCC Assurance
We need big thinkers who look for opportunity within the framework of regulation and are ready to play an integral role in our transformation
You’ll do meaningful work that protects the bank, our customers and the communities we serve.
We have a strong ‘people’ culture, where diversity of thought is valued
Do work that matters
You will be an essential part of the Group’s Financial Crime Compliance (FCC) team, helping protect the bank, our customers and the communities we serve by providing oversight and assurance over the policies, frameworks, processes and controls that manage financial crime risk across the Group.
See yourself in the team
As the Manager, Financial Crime Compliance Assurance, you will provide assurance services to support the Group in the effective and efficient management of financial crime risks and obligations. This will mean working closely with FCC, business units and internal stakeholders, to drive effective outcomes and provide financial crime related assurance activities across the CBA Group, including Retail Banking, Business Banking, Institutional Banking and Operations.
On any given day, you will:
Design, implement and execute assurance plans to assess the effectiveness of financial crime processes, systems and controls
Work with the business and FCC to identify appropriate corrective actions to address control gaps or weaknesses, improvement opportunities and compliance incidents
Prepare clear insights and thematic observations for stakeholders and business engagement forums
Contribute towards supporting better customer outcomes, as well as input into the successful delivery of FCC initiatives
Contribute to continuous improvement of assurance methodology, tools, data analytics and technology-enabled testing.
Forge strong relationships with members of the FCC community, as well as other internal stakeholders
We’re interested in hearing from people who have:
Proven experience in financial crime compliance and risk management, assurance and/or audit, preferably within banking or financial services
Thorough understanding of the financial crime regulatory framework with deep technical knowledge and expertise of the AML / CTF, Sanctions and ABC risk environment
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills with proven experience to influence key stakeholders
Sound judgement, professional scepticism and the ability to challenge constructively.
Experience managing competing priorities and delivering quality outcomes within agreed timeframes.
A continuous improvement mindset, with an interest in AI, data analytics, technology controls, and automation.
If this sounds like your next career opportunity, we’d love to hear from you!
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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