AML-CTF Manager

Full job description
Introduction:
About us.

A unique life requires a unique bank.

Defence Bank is a member-owned bank that has been proudly serving the Defence Community for 50 years. With 26 branches across Australia and our award-winning app, Defence Bank is where our members need us – anywhere, anytime.

The bank provides financial products and services to the Australian Defence Force and its unique community, reinvesting profits for the benefit of our members. We are a leader in our sector and our people led, technology enabled environment, celebrates the individual talents, personalities, interests and needs of our people.

Winner of the Best Reward & Recognition program 2026 and a finalist for Employer of Choice 2026, it is not only our employees who think our bank is truly one of the best places to work.

Description:
Are you our next AML/CTF Manager?

Reporting to the Chief of Operations, this position sits within the Operations business unit of our Bank. This position directly supports our purpose through oversight of our AML/CTF monitoring program and supporting business line AML/CTF activities and initiatives.

Your key responsibilities will include (but are not limited to):

Ongoing management & maintenance of the Transaction Monitoring Rules based within the automated TMS.
Oversight of member OCDD & ECDD activities, including High Risk members & PEPs.
Management of the processes that support the lodgement of SMRs to Austrac.
Development and maintenance of procedures that support AML/CTF Activities.
Management of direct reports in ensuring that ongoing activities are being completed on time and in line with agreed targets.
Act as a key contact with third party vendors on technical / system changes impacting upon AML/CTF monitoring obligations.
Assist with the completion of the Bank’s AML/CTF Risk Assessment.
Provide support to ongoing reviews of the Bank’s AML/CTF Program.

The AML/CTF Manager plays a critical role in safeguarding our Bank and fostering a strong risk culture by supporting initiatives that enhance ML/TF risk awareness and compliance across the bank. This includes providing further advice and training to various business units is support of AML/CTF compliance.

Skills and Experiences:
About You

You are a passionate compliance operations professional who has a particular flair for AML/CTF with high attention to detail who is comfortable working within a newly established dedicated Operations team.

You will utilise your problem-solving skills to overcome challenges. Your energy, commitment and level-headed approach ensures you thrive in this dynamic environment.

You have:
At least 3 - 5 years’ relevant experience in Financial Services, AML/CTF Risk and Compliance related
Tertiary qualifications in Law, Finance or Compliance.
Affiliation with AML/CTF Risk and Compliance industry associations.

You will also have demonstrated experience or skills in:
Building relationships and communicating complex concepts to stakeholders at all levels.
Analysing situations and solving problems.
Working autonomously.
Self-managing your work to achieve deadlines.
Identifying, interpreting, and applying banking/corporate legislation, prudential standards, regulatory guides, codes, and company policies.

We count on you. And you can count on us.

We have a great range of employee benefits including:
Savings across our banking products and services.
Innovative Work-Life fit program including additional days of paid leave await a successful candidate.
A generous annual corporate wardrobe allowance.
Access to our internal "reward and recognition" platform - vouchers, discounts at over 100 retailers, e-cards and much more!

Interested? We'd like to hear from you. Click to apply.

Defence Bank is committed to providing equal opportunities for employment and seek to have a team that reflects our diverse community. We encourage anyone interested in our role and a career at Defence Bank to apply.