Executive Manager, Financial Crime - Governance, Risk and Advisory bei Westpac Banking Corporation

Create your best future and join Westpac as an Executive Manager, Financial Crime - Governance, Risk and Advisory

What’s the role?

You’ll be stepping into a pivotal leadership role, guiding a high-performing team that’s laser-focused on protecting Westpac and its customers from financial crime. You’ll be a trusted advisor to the business on financial crime risk with a view to addressing these risks in product, channel design and target markets. Based in Sydney and working full-time, you’ll be part of the first line of defence, leading the charge in identifying, assessing, and solving financial crime risks across the division.

You’ll be shaping strategy, influencing change, and embedding a culture of integrity and accountability. You’ll work across products, channels, and teams to uplift capability, strengthen controls, and ensure we’re compliant. From regulatory transformation to data-driven insights, you’ll be at the centre of it all, partnering with senior leaders and stakeholders to build a safer, smarter financial ecosystem.

What do I need?

We’re looking for someone who brings deep expertise, sharp thinking, and a collaborative spirit. You’ll need:

• Strong leadership experience, with the ability to inspire and guide a team of risk professionals.
• Proven capability in financial crime risk management, including regulatory change, control uplift and strategic planning.
• Confidence working with senior stakeholders across diverse business units, influencing outcomes and driving alignment.
• A data-savvy mindset with the ability to interpret insights, assess materiality, and inform priorities.
• A passion for building capability, embedding frameworks, and driving transformation across complex environments.

Why join us?

We’re obsessed with becoming our customers' #1 banking partner for life and we’re looking for people who are passionate about helping us achieve that goal. In return, we’re committed to making Westpac the best place to work in the country. Here are just a few of the ways we’re already doing that:

• Special offers on banking products and discounts from top brands, including generous employee-only mortgage rates!
• Flexible work arrangements to help you achieve a greater work/life balance, and a variety of leave options including Culture, Lifestyle and Wellbeing leave. 
• Tailored learning and development opportunities to help your grow your career within the bank. 
• Lots of opportunities to ‘give back’ to the Community by getting involved in our many volunteering initiatives.

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