ABOUT US

Mounties Group Values are Family, Honesty, Care, Innovation, Fun, Outcome Driven and Loyalty. We are a Mutuality which means our organisation is owned by its members and we exist to improve the lives of our members.

Mounties Group have over 280,000 members that use our services across a broad range of industry sectors including: Health & Fitness, Retail, Medical, Hospitality, Homecare and Allied Health.

We employ over 1,000 people and are rapidly growing, particularly in the Health and Wellbeing segment of our business. Our Head office is located in Mount Pritchard and supports businesses nationally.

ABOUT THE ROLE

We are currently seeking a capable and driven Financial Crime Operations Manager to join our Financial Crime Risk Management (FCRM) team on a full-time 8-month fixed term maternity leave contract.

Reporting to the Head of Financial Crime, this role is central to delivering the operational activities that protect the organisation and members from financial crime risks.

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced leader who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is passionate about strengthening financial crime controls, uplifting capability and driving operational excellence.

More specifically, your duties will include but are not limited to:

• Oversee all Financial Crime (FC) operations, including KYC, ECDD, screening for PEPs, sanctions and adverse media, transaction monitoring (TM), investigations, SMRs and regulatory reporting.
• Lead and coach the team of Senior Analysts and Analysts
• Implement robust procedures and training to manage FC operations.
• Lead complex investigations to ensure complete, accurate and timely resolution of cases.
• Execute and maintain customer risk assessment model.
• Enhance operational workflows through automation and process optimisation.
• Develop TM rules including parameters and thresholds, in line with TM governance processes.
• Monitor operational KPIs and report on performance to senior management.
• Analyse data to identify trends, patterns and emerging FC risks
• Collaborate with internal teams to support efficient case resolution and compliance.

ABOUT YOU

To be successful in securing this role, you will ideally possess the following skills and experiences:

• Previous experience in a similar role
• A tertiary qualification in business, commerce, law, finance or equivalent
• Professional qualification in AML/CTF, fraud examination or financial crime (highly regarded)
• Proven ability to solve complex financial crime operational challenges
• Strong understanding on AML/CTF programs, policies and operations
• High integrity and accountability, with a strong ethical foundation and commitment to maintaining compliance standards
• Leadership experience with a focus on developing high performing, compliance driven teams

WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU? 

• Hybrid working arrangement (2-days in the office)
• Supportive and inclusive team & culture
• Free on-site parking
• Discounted memberships to our fitness & swim centre
• Training and development opportunities