Manager – AML/CTF, Financial Crime Risk

Sydney or Melbourne

If you live in Australia or New Zealand, you’ve likely heard of AMP. But at a time when society is changing, we are too. We’re now a nimbler business with new leadership and thinking.

For us, these are exciting times. There’s a real potential for big thinkers to help us redefine what financial services could be. And turn our legacy into something even more positive and powerful for the future.

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If we do our job well, we genuinely add to the prosperity of our country and its people.

The Manager, AML/CTF Financial Crime Risk is responsible for providing Line 2 oversight, advisory and challenge across AML/CTF, Sanctions and FATCA/CRS risks. The role supports the development, maintenance and implementation of financial crime frameworks, policies and controls, ensuring alignment with regulatory obligations and AMP’s risk appetite.

Through specialist expertise and informed challenge, the role strengthens governance, control effectiveness and regulatory outcomes by translating evolving AML/CTF obligations into practical, risk-based frameworks and business practices across the organisation.

How will you make an impact

Policy, framework, regulatory interpretation and escalations

Monitor and interpret AML/CTF regulatory developments, including AUSTRAC guidance and legislative change, and translate these into clear framework updates, policies and control expectations

Develop, maintain and enhance AML/CTF frameworks, standards and methodologies, ensuring obligations are embedded, governed and aligned to AMP’s risk appetite

Support policy reviews, methodology updates and AML/CTF change initiatives to ensure ongoing compliance, consistency and effective implementation across the business

Embed insights from regulatory change, industry developments and internal risk events into frameworks and control design

AML/CTF Escalations and Review

Provide Line 2 advisory support across AML/CTF matters, acting as a key escalation point for issues including ECDD, personnel due diligence and control effectiveness

Review and challenge Line 1 AML/CTF risk assessments to ensure risks are accurately identified, assessed and mitigated

Support oversight of AML Change Assessments (CAAML) and broader initiatives to ensure risks are effectively assessed and managed prior to implementation

Apply informed judgement to assess risk positions, support escalation decisions and promote consistent application of AML/CTF frameworks

Governance, Committee and Reporting

Contribute to governance forums and management committees, including preparation of materials, insights and escalation of AML/CTF matters to FCCC and Board-level reporting

Support AMLCO and regulatory reporting, ensuring AML/CTF matters are accurately captured, evidenced and communicated

Contribute to regulatory engagement, including AUSTRAC reporting and responses to information requests

Maintain governance artefacts, including issue registers, reporting packs and documentation that evidence effective Line 2 oversight

Training, Awareness & Capability and Oversight

Maintain AML/CTF training content aligned to AML/CTF Program requirements and regulatory expectations

Review training effectiveness and ensure alignment to emerging risks, regulatory priorities and business needs

Deliver insights and updates that translate regulatory change into practical awareness across the organisation

What you will bring to the role

5+ years’ experience in AML/CTF compliance, financial crime risk or regulatory environments within financial services

Proven experience in policy and framework development, control design, attestations and governance reporting

Strong understanding of AML/CTF obligations, regulatory expectations and Line 2 oversight practices

Banking and/or Wealth Management experience essential

Experience supporting regulatory engagement and reporting (e.g. AUSTRAC)

Qualifications

Degree in Business, Commerce, Finance, Law or related field

CAMS or other financial crime, compliance or risk qualifications highly regarded

Who you are

You bring strong technical financial crime and AML/CTF framework expertise, with deep knowledge of regulatory obligations, policies and risk management frameworks. You are experienced in developing and maintaining AML/CTF frameworks, interpreting regulatory change and translating requirements into practical, risk-based outcomes that strengthen control effectiveness and compliance.

You demonstrate strong execution and ownership, operating as a self-directed specialist with accountability for delivering high-quality outcomes across frameworks, governance and change initiatives. You are organised, detail-oriented and able to manage competing priorities while maintaining consistency and integrity across policies, controls and reporting.

You bring sound judgement and influencing capability, with the confidence to provide independent challenge and support risk-based decision-making. You translate complex regulatory and technical issues into clear, actionable insights and communicate effectively with stakeholders across Line 1 and Line 2.

You are proactive, collaborative and continuous improvement focused, building strong relationships and contributing to uplift in capability, awareness and governance outcomes across financial crime risk.

If you would like to receive the full job description, please contact Milica_Radomir@amp.com.au. To ensure a consistent and streamlined recruitment process, applications should be submitted via the LinkedIn link only.

Why we think you’ll love working at AMP

Doing what we’ve always done is not an option, so your clever ideas will get airtime here. You’ll be encouraged to speak up and try new things. If they don’t work, we move on – better for it.

We know there’s no one way of doing things. So, you won’t have to sacrifice who you are or how you work to fit in here. We’re inclusive and flexible in many of the ways you’d expect. And in some of the ways you wouldn’t. As long as your health and wellbeing come first - at home and at work.

In fact, most of what makes AMP such a welcoming, enjoyable place to work are our people. Wherever you go, you’ll find moments to connect, feel valued and do meaningful work.

Whether it’s through our first-class leaders who are invested in you and your success. Through year-round opportunities to volunteer, fundraise and give back to the community. Or in the everyday challenges you face as we work together to strengthen this great organisation. Challenges that will stretch you, amplify your potential and compound the impact you have.

We believe in the power of inclusion and diversity

We’re dedicated to fostering inclusion, diversity, and a warm feeling of belonging at AMP. It sparks creativity, ignites innovation, and turns up the dial on the quality of our decisions and performance. This not only makes our workplace more engaged but also leads to better connections with our customers.

We're your allies in the search for the perfect fit - when you apply, let us know how we can support you to put your best self forward during our selection process.

We're also committed to enhancing employment opportunities for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, so we enthusiastically encourage candidates from these backgrounds to apply and explore our Reconciliation Plan on our website.

Ready to create your tomorrow?

If you’re someone who sees opportunity where others see challenge, come and work with us in smart, progressive ways as we transform an iconic Australian brand for the future. And, through a series of career-defining moments, create your own tomorrow.

Don’t procrastinate! We review applications when we get them, and if we discover the ideal candidate, we may close the role earlier than the advertised close date.

Looking forward to meeting you.