Operational Risk and Financial Crime Manager With a rich history spanning over 150 years in Aotearoa New Zealand, SBS Bank is making a positive impact on Kiwis' lives by helping them find a place to call home. It's a powerful purpose that drives us every single day! We truly believe that when people achieve their financial goals, their whanau and communities flourish as a result. To help us with this, we are searching for an Operational Risk and Financial Crime Manager to join our team What you'll be busy with: Leading and supporting a small team, providing coaching and mentoring to ensure team members thrive and key deliverables are achieved. Delivering the Operational Risk and Financial Crime Management frameworks to promote and support a strong risk culture across the Bank which includes oversight, management of and monitoring of Physical Security and Fraud. As the 'AML Officer', responsible for the development, maintenance, implementation, and oversight of banks AML / CFT risk assessment, AML / CFT "risk based' programme through a sound understanding of the key risks faced by the business. Contributing to the implementation of the Group Risk Management Framework to support an uplift in overall risk maturity to support the Board, risk governance committees, and senior management in fulfilling their responsibilities in relation to risk management. Responsible for theestablishment and ongoing operations of a Group fraud strategy and framework toreflect SBS priorities ensuring regular review to identify and implementprocess improvements What you'll bring: Extensive experience in the management andoversight of AML/CFT Compliance programme, Operational Risk or Fraud environmentwithin the NZ Banking Industry. Specific knowledge of the required legislationand regulation of the NZ financial services industry. Experience working in leading changeinitiatives, implementing risk frameworks, standards, policies, proceduresand programmes. Strong communication skills with provenability to engage and negotiate with stakeholders of all levels within anorganisation to achieve business objectives. Abilityto handle sensitive information with utmost confidence and integrity, Provenexperience managing, building, motivating, inspiring and leadingsuccessful teams. You will be comfortable with presenting and contributing to the riskgovernance committees today and tomorrow enjoy pulling up your sleeves to lenda hand within the team, if needed. Youwill gel with our Values: Own It, Do What's Right, One Team, We're with you This role is full time, 37.5 hours a week, with hours of work of 8.30am to 5pm Monday to Friday. About Us: We're on an exhilarating growth journey, and we need exceptional individuals who are ready to embrace our ambitious goals. We're seeking passionate trailblazers from all walks of life who are eager to shape the future of banking. As a 100% NZ Member-owned bank, we have the freedom to focus on creating real value for our Members (customers). With no shareholders to please, we can offer market-leading lending and funding rates while giving back to our communities through local sponsorships and support. Every success we achieve directly benefits our Members and the regions we serve. We foster an inclusive and innovative environment that thrives on challenging the status quo. We actively encourage our people to question conventions, push boundaries, and test our thinking. This mindset paves the way to successfully achieving our growth. When it comes to our culture, we're proud to say that we're more than just colleagues – we're a close-knit, caring, and inclusive whanau. We embrace diversity in all its forms and actively promote an environment where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered. We invest in your development, well-being, and growth because we believe that when you thrive, we all succeed. So, if you're ready to be part of a small bank with a big heart, where your unique perspectives and contributions are celebrated, then come on board and join us! Together, we'll help Kiwis find a place to call home. Apply today to join the Bank with Heart and become part of our SBS whanau #J-18808-Ljbffr
