Financial Crime Operations - Analyst

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

When you bring your unique skills and fresh perspective to ASB's financial crime team, you're not just taking on a new role with a fantastic benefits and wellbeing package along with opportunities to grow and develop your career - you're helping protect people. From spotting patterns to solving puzzles, every action you take moves us closer to a safer future.

Here at ASB, the customer is at the heart of everything we do. Recognised as one of New Zealand's leading financial organisations, with a united and talented workforce, we are continuously evolving against a backdrop of rapidly changing customer needs, regulations, and technologies.

As a member of ASB's Financial Crime operations team you will help protect ASB and its customers from the impact of Financial Crime. You will contribute in a meaningful way to the protection of Aotearoa New Zealand from organised crime, modern slavery, extreme right-wing groups, and other activity which places New Zealand at risk.

We have a number of analyst positions across all of our Financial Crime teams at ASB. These positions are critical in the management of financial crime to comply with Anti Money Laundering (AML) / Counter Terrorism Financing (CTF) legislation, obligations and ASB regulatory requirements. As a Financial Crime Analyst, you will analyse and interrogate information received from various internal and external sources to make sound decisions as to the next steps ensuring a seamless banking experience whilst meeting our regulatory obligations.

Mo te tūranga | About the Role:

• Support the Team by ensuring compliance with AML/CFT Legislative requirements through the assessment, investigation and appropriate remediation of complex alerts, exceptions, cases and referrals.

• Report suspicious activity to the NZ Police Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU) or complete relevant customer due diligence as required.

• Provide SME guidance to colleagues and contribute to wider bank projects which involve or impact FCO as required.

• Support the team in promoting a culture of Continuous Improvement by reviewing, validating and adapting of processes to accommodate business and volume changes and ensuring that all internal processes are continuously reviewed to ensure efficient, accurate and compliant processes.

• Develop and maintain a strong risk focus, to support in identification, escalation, and remediation of risks cognizant of process/operational risk, financial risk and reputational risk.

• Analyse and interrogate data received from ASB and CBA systems, Customers, Enforcement Agencies and other sources.

Mōu |About you:

• A naturally inquisitive and investigative mind, strong attention to detail and decision-making skills.
• Experience working with AML/CFT legislation and policies and managing operational, compliance, financial and reputational risk.
• Thrive in a fast-paced environment, feel comfortable questioning things which don't seem quite right, and are able to articulate risk as it relates to financial crime.
• Committed to delivering unbeatable customer outcomes, be able to build credibility with your team and senior stakeholders and be pro-active and confident in your ability to manage your day.
• Proven ability to communicate effectively with a diverse range of people and demonstrate a focus on continuous process improvement.

He aha tā mātou | What can we offer?

We offer a competitive salary, great banking benefits, heaps of personal and career development opportunities, flexible working styles, banking and parental benefits. We have a warm culture of caring people who all jump in to innovate and support each other.

Our people grow their mindsets, learn, evolve, and utilise their skills while being empowered to make decisions. At ASB, we are committed to our vision and values of Ngākau Pono (Integrity), Manaakitanga (Caring), Awata (Passion), Māia (Courage) and Kāpuia (United). Our strength comes from caring about our people, our customers, our community, and environment.

As a values driven and Rainbow Tick certified organisation we are committed to providing a diverse and inclusive work environment, where we bring our different perspectives and strengths to achieve ASB goals together.

We offer excellent career progression opportunities and a flexible and supportive culture. We help our people grow and we celebrate together.

Me pēhea te tono | How to apply?

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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.

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