Financial Crime Analyst - Melbourne

Financial Crime Analyst (SMR Investigations - Line 2 Risk | Banking | Melbourne)

$ Competitive Rate of Pay | Contract to 31 March 2027 | Immediate Start

We've partnered with a leading international bank to recruit experienced Financial Crime Analysts to support a specialist investigations team responsible for identifying and escalating suspicious matters to AUSTRAC.

This role would suit candidates with strong AML/CTF, Transaction Monitoring, Fraud Investigations or Financial Crime Investigations experience who have previously prepared or contributed to Suspicious Matter Reports (SMRs) or Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs).

What You'll Be Doing:

• Investigating unusual matters escalated from Fraud Operations
• Reviewing customer profiles and account activity
• Analysing transaction patterns and financial crime risks
• Identifying fraud and AML/CTF red flags
• Preparing high quality Grounds for Suspicion (GFS) narratives
• Drafting SMRs for review and potential submission to AUSTRAC
• Providing clear rationale where matters are not deemed suspicious

What We're Looking For:

• Previous Financial Crime, AML/CTF, Fraud Investigations, or Transaction Monitoring experience in a Banking environment
• Proven experience writing SMRs (or SARs) would be desirable
• Understanding of Australian banking regulations and AML/CTF obligations
• Strong investigative and analytical skills
• Excellent written communication and report-writing capability

The Opportunity:

• $450pd + super
• Hybrid working arrangement (3 days in office once trained)
• Contract through to 31 March 2027
• Full-time Monday to Friday business hours
• Well-known banking organisation
• Potential extension opportunities

Please note: Previous experience writing SMRs or SARs would be ideal

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