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About the Role

The Manager - Assurance, Financial Crime Risk is responsible for delivering independent Line 2 assurance over AMP’s financial crime framework, strengthening control effectiveness across AML/CTF, Sanctions, Fraud, Anti-Bribery and Corruption (ABC), and FATCA/CRS. The role drives risk-based control testing, thematic reviews and remediation validation, providing objective challenge and actionable insights to ensure compliance with regulatory obligations, including AUSTRAC expectations. Through data-led analysis and specialist judgement, you will identify control gaps, emerging risks and systemic weaknesses, enabling timely remediation and improved risk outcomes across the Group.

Responsibilities

Deliver a risk-based assurance program across key AML/CTF obligations and financial crime domains
Design and execute control testing, thematic reviews and deep-dives across high-risk areas (e.g. CDD, transaction monitoring, sanctions, third parties)
Lead end-to-end assurance reviews, from scoping and fieldwork through to reporting and stakeholder engagement
Leverage data analytics and MI to enhance assurance coverage, identify anomalies and support continuous assurance
Ensure assurance activities align with AUSTRAC guidance, legislative requirements and regulatory expectations
Maintain obligations mapping to processes and controls, ensuring compliance through regulatory change
Conduct compliance reviews and provide actionable recommendations to strengthen the control environment
Partner with advisory teams to embed regulatory change into operational execution
Identify, assess and prioritise financial crime issues and control weaknesses
Validate remediation actions and closure evidence, ensuring root causes are effectively addressed
Track and report remediation progress, including delivery risks and residual exposure
Deliver high-quality reporting to senior management and Board/Board Risk Committees on assurance outcomes and risk themes
Provide Line 2 oversight across governance forums, including FCCC and Risk Committees
Ensure governance artefacts evidence effective oversight, escalation and accountability
Support AMLCO and regulatory reporting, translating assurance findings into clear, risk-based insights
Partner with Line 1, Financial Crime Operations and Internal Audit to deliver coordinated assurance outcomes
Contribute to uplift of assurance methodologies, including data analytics and continuous controls monitoring
Support capability uplift and strengthen expertise across the function

Requirements

5+ years’ experience in AML/CTF, financial crime assurance, risk, internal audit or consulting within financial services
Strong understanding of AML/CTF frameworks, control testing, assurance methodologies and regulatory obligations
Experience across banking, wealth or superannuation environments preferred
Experience in control design, testing, governance frameworks and senior reporting
Exposure to data analytics and reporting tools for assurance activities

Skills

AML/CTF
Financial Crime Assurance
Risk Management
Internal Audit
Consulting
Control Testing
Assurance Methodologies
Regulatory Obligations
Data Analytics
Reporting Tools
Governance Frameworks
Stakeholder Engagement
Continuous Improvement

Location

Sydney
Melbourne

Work Type

Full-time

Experience Level

5+ years

Education Level

Degree in Business, Commerce, Finance, Law or related field
CAMS, accounting/auditing certifications or postgraduate studies in Risk, Accounting or Law highly regarded

Benefits

Inclusive and flexible work environment
Opportunities to connect, feel valued, and do meaningful work
Supportive leaders invested in employee success
Year-round opportunities to volunteer, fundraise, and give back to the community
Opportunities for professional growth and development

About the Company

AMP is a nimbler business with new leadership and thinking, redefining financial services.
We help people with their banking, super, retirement and finances, adding to the prosperity of the country and its people.
Financial Crime Risk (FCR) is a Group enterprise function within the ERM division, providing expert advice and managing financial crime obligations and emerging risks.

Equal Opportunity

We believe in the power of inclusion and diversity.
We foster inclusion, diversity, and a warm feeling of belonging at AMP.
We are committed to enhancing employment opportunities for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
We encourage candidates from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander backgrounds to apply.