Financial Crime Compliance Manager

Company:

Marsh

Description:

Financial Crime Compliance Manager

We are seeking a talented individual to join our Financial Crime Compliance (FCC) team at Marsh. This role will be based in Sydney. This is a hybrid role requiring at least three days per week in the office.

The Financial Crime Compliance Manager will report to the Senior Manager, Financial Crime, and play a key role in developing and overseeing Marsh’s Financial Crime Compliance framework and reporting group. The role supports the implementation and governance of the AML/CTF program and policies, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements including AML, CTF, Sanctions, Bribery and Corruption, and Fraud.

We will count on you to:

Core Responsibilities

Policy Development and Oversight

• Ensure Marsh has robust FCC program and policies in place to meet all relevant regulatory and legal obligations, including AML/CTF, Sanctions, Bribery and Corruption, and Fraud.
• Undertake regular AML/CTF risk assessments and update FCC program and policies as required.
• Assist Marsh business and operations in establishing appropriate procedures to ensure compliance with Marsh programs and policies.

Monitoring and Training

• Undertake risk-based Line 2 oversight and monitoring of the business' implementation of the program and policies within their respective areas.
• Provide FCC training and education, including general awareness and role-based training.
• Complete relevant AML/CTF requirements, including assessing unusual activity reports to determine and report suspicious matters to relevant regulators.
• Conduct sanctions assessments and provide guidance to the business

Audit and Reporting

• Facilitate independent audits of AML/CTF.
• Participate in relevant industry groups and review global developments to continuously evolve and enhance FCC program and policies.
• Contribute to the production of regular and ad-hoc reporting for the Risk and Compliance function, business leaders locally and globally, Committees, and Boards.

Advisory and Support

• Provide relevant advice and support to business on all FCC obligations,
• Ensure changes in regulations and policies are effectively captured and communicated.
• Guide business lines on AML/CTF, Sanctions, Bribery and Corruption, and Fraud related matters.
• Advise on the Risk and Control framework, including the design and operational effectiveness of controls.

Collaboration and Support

• Provide broader support across the Line 2 Risk and Compliance function and relevant stakeholders as required.
• Partner with global FCC colleagues to drive best practices and efficiencies.
• Collaborate with business lines to embed risk and controls, processes, and procedures to support AML/CTF program requirements.

What you need to have:

• Relevant certification such as CAMS or ACAMS is desirable.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in a Level 2 Financial Crime or AML/CTF Compliance function.
• Strong understanding of legislative and regulatory frameworks related to financial crime compliance.
• Experience in superannuation, funds management, insurance brokerage, or financial services is desirable.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to engage and influence stakeholders.

What makes you stand out:

• Conflict resolution and business acumen skills.
• Ability to lead strategically and tactically with a pragmatic, risk-based approach.
• Change management experience and an agile working mindset.

Why join our team:

• We help you be your best through professional development opportunities, interesting work, and supportive leaders.
• We foster a vibrant and inclusive culture where you can work with talented colleagues to create new solutions and have impact for colleagues, clients, and communities.
• Our scale enables us to provide a range of career opportunities, as well as benefits and rewards to enhance your well-being.

Marsh (NYSE: MRSH) is a global leader in risk, reinsurance and capital, people and investments, and management consulting, advising clients in 130 countries. With annual revenue of over $27 billion and more than 95,000 colleagues, Marsh helps build the confidence to thrive through the power of perspective. For more information, visit corporate.marsh.com, or follow us on LinkedIn and X.

Marsh is committed to creating a diverse, inclusive and flexible work environment. We aim to attract and retain the best people and embrace diversity of age, background, disability, ethnic origin, family duties, gender orientation or expression, marital status, nationality, parental status, personal or social status, political affiliation, race, religion and beliefs, sex/gender, sexual orientation or expression, skin color, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Applications will only be considered from candidates who have the appropriate approval to work in Australia. Successful applicants will be required to complete a Criminal & Bankruptcy check prior to commencing of employment.

Marsh is committed to hybrid work, which includes the flexibility of working remotely and the collaboration, connections and professional development benefits of working together in the office. All Marsh colleagues are expected to be in their local office or working onsite with clients at least three days per week. Office-based teams will identify at least one “anchor day” per week on which their full team will be together in person.