NZ Transaction Monitoring Operations & Case Management Lead

NZ Transaction Monitoring Operations & Case Management Lead

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About the role

We’re seeking a seasoned leader to head our Transaction Monitoring (TM) Operations & Case Management function in New Zealand (NZ). As regulators increase their levels of oversight, there is an increasing need to demonstrate the design and operating effectiveness of the Financial Economic Crime framework, specifically in the TM and Regulatory reporting domains. This is a pivotal role within our Regional Financial Economic Crime (FEC) Operations teams, supporting the Chief Operating Officers in Australia and NZ and contributing to a global mission to protect customers, the bank, and society.

What You’ll Do

• Lead and manage the NZ Transaction Monitoring team, ensuring effective alert analysis and case management.
• Oversee the submission of Suspicious Activity / Transaction Reports (SARs / STRs) to the NZ Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU).
• Identify and respond to emerging money laundering and terrorism financing risks and typologies.
• Develop and maintain compliant TM procedures aligned with local and global AML / CFT regulations.
• Collaborate with stakeholders across Compliance, Operations, Risk, and Global FEC teams.
• Drive continuous improvement in TM processes, controls, and performance metrics.
• Coach and develop a high‑performing team of analysts, ensuring regulatory awareness and analytical excellence.
• Support vendor management and system enhancements for TM platforms.

What You’ll Bring

In return we can offer you

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a values-driven organisation with an ambitious growth strategy. We have a workplace culture that our people are proud of, where we embrace inclusion and belonging and strive to deliver positive experiences for our people and clients. In addition to a competitive salary, we offer a range of perks and benefits, including personal and professional development opportunities, health and wellbeing initiatives, additional leave benefits, a flexible workplace and insurance and financial benefits.

Applications will close Wednesday 5 November 2025.

Equal Opportunity

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to ethnicity, sex / sex characteristics, gender (Inclusive of all genders), gender expression, sexual orientation, religion, disability, age, or other diversity characteristics not mentioned. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Together, we can grow a better world.

Location : Wellington, New Zealand

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