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Westpac New Zealand

Financial Crime Specialist – Correspondent Banking Due Diligence

FULL TIME

November 6, 2024

  • Competitive salary + 10% superannuation + range of market leading employee benefits
  • Hybrid role + centrally located offices in Britomart + WFH available
  • Develop your career with Westpac!
Mō te tūranga | About the Role
As the Financial Crime Specialist - Correspondent Banking Due Diligence (CBDD), you will provide compliance advice and support to the business across all aspects of Financial Crime, with specific focus on cross border due diligence, especially correspondent banks and the associated industry standards used.
You will also be responsible for ensuring that correct maintenance and storage of this information is maintained so the right information is held at all times. You will also support compliance and governance across AML/CFT
Key responsibilities include:
  • Work with various Westpac teams to complete KYC and AMLCFT assessments requested by global banks that are assessing Westpac's risk and control environment.
  • Develop and maintain the Westpac and associated subsidiaries Wolfsberg Questionnaire, ensuring the refresh is managed in a timely manner to avoid expiry.
  • Develop associated processes and procedural guidance for CBDD in line with the Financial Crime Governance team requirements.
  • Engage with stakeholders to provide compliance and governance support across all Financial Crime risk classes (AML/CFT, Sanctions, ABC, Foreign Tax)
  • Support the Financial Crime Compliance and Governance Manager in respect of:
    • governance activities such as internal risk reporting, framework and strategy reviews, and policy development.
    • supporting compliance with all relevant Financial Crime regulatory requirements across Westpac.
    • identifying systemic issues and implications of control failures.
Nā tāu rourou | What will you bring?
To be successful in this role you will have:
  • Experience in AML/CFT or other related compliance areas
  • Knowledge of the financial sector and risk management processes
  • Complex situation analysis, problem solving and risk identification experience
Westpac Hei Wāhi Mahi | Working at Westpac
As well as immersing yourself in a supportive team environment, you’ll be offered some of the best banking, and lifestyle benefits in the market along with:
  • 4 weeks standard holiday + 5 additional days of wellbeing leave to support you to be your best
  • Additional purchased leave options up to 4 weeks per year
  • Banking benefits, insurance discounts and superannuation scheme
  • Career growth – we promote internal capability; we have programmes that recognise star performers
  • Generous parental leave – and top up government paid parental leave
  • School holiday subsidy - help you balance work and family during school holiday
  • Environmental and community care programmes
Ko mātou tēnei | Our Organisation
At Westpac, we’re working together to build a fairer and stronger New Zealand for our people, customers, and communities. For over 160 years we’ve been driven by our purpose to Create Better Futures Together.
What makes us unique are the incredible people we’re lucky enough to have walk through our doors every day. The giant ‘W’ on our building doesn’t just stand for Westpac – it says, double you. We’re a place that values, rewards and recognises individuality. Where you can be your whole self, your true self, and your best self. We’re recognised as a place where talent is developed, where passions are fuelled and where ambitions of all shapes and sizes thrive. And it all starts with you!
Tono mai ināianei! | Apply Now!
Apply today with your CV and Cover Letter.
The people of Aotearoa, New Zealand hail from many cultures and backgrounds. At Westpac New Zealand, we draw on this enormous talent pool to cultivate a team rich in ability and empowered to reach its full potential. Our aim is to be brave challengers, celebrating our differences and relentlessly advocating for our customers. It starts with us – we believe that when we care deeply and do our best for our people, they’ll do their best for our customers. We encourage people from all walks of life to apply, including those who are neurodiverse, have chronic health conditions or disabilities – your attitude and passion are as important to us as your experience, qualifications and capabilities.
Mahi tahi tātou, kaha ake tātou | Together Greater
Applications close:
21 November 2024
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