* Multiple permanent opportunities available
* Role can be based in Adelaide or Sydney (Paramatta)
* Full-time role - Monday-Friday between 8am and 5pm AEST
The Financial Crime Surveillance (FCS) team is part of Westpac's Risk Division and is responsible for detecting, deterring and fighting financial crime.
What's the role.
Step into a pivotal role as a Senior Risk Analyst, acting as the operational SME to support both the team and the Team Manager. In this role, you will guide and mentor analysts, ensure quality and consistency in daily operations, provide expert advice to drive efficiency, uphold best practices, and strengthen the team's risk goals.
* Lead and guide: Support the team manager with day-to-day operations and help the team run smoothly.
* Develop capability: Conduct training sessions, peer reviews, and quality monitoring to uplift team performance.
* Be the expert: Act as the go-to SME for complex queries and provide clarity on best practice.
* Drive collaboration: Attend project and leadership meetings, sharing insights and supporting initiatives.
* Deliver outcomes: Perform core activities with precision while assisting in continuous improvement.
Your work helps safeguard our financial ecosystem and ensures we deliver a trusted experience for every customer.
Training and Support
We'll set you up for success with a comprehensive 7-week New Starter Framework, including:
* Face-to-face training in the office, with your team manager on hand for guidance and support.
* Full systems learning and accreditation, so you're confident and ready to hit the ground running.
* After training, you'll move to a hybrid work model – 2 days in the office and 3 days working from home each week.
What do I need:
We're looking for someone who's ready to take the next step and lead with confidence. You'll combine your risk expertise with a passion for mentoring others and driving quality outcomes across the team.
* Ambition to grow: You're eager to step up and make an impact in a leadership role.
* Risk knowledge: A solid background in financial crime or risk analysis, with sharp attention to detail.
* Leadership spark: The ability to guide, coach and inspire your peers while supporting the team manager.
* People skills: Effective communication and stakeholder engagement to build trusted relationships.
Got your attention? This is your chance to gain leadership visibility and play a key role in shaping how the team operates.
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. 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.
Create your future today.
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