Head of Transaction Monitoring and Sanctions

**Kia ora, Talofa lava, Kia Orana, Malo e lelei, Fakalofa lahi atu, Bula Vinaka and Namaste**

At ASB, we take pride in our commitment to protecting our customers and wider financial ecosystem from Financial Crime and risk. We are looking for a seasoned and strategic leader to Head our Transaction Monitoring and Sanctions team. This is a pivotal role in protecting our customers and community.

Here at ASB, the customer is at the heart of everything we do. Recognised as one of New Zealand's leading financial organisations, with a united and talented workforce, we are continuously evolving against a backdrop of rapidly changing customer needs, regulations, and technologies.

**Mō te Tūranga | About the role**

As the Head of Transaction Monitoring and Sanctions you will lead the direction and development of Transaction Monitoring and Sanctions activities.

As a key member of the ASB FCO Leadership Team you will contribute to strategic decision making and leadership, you will drive collaboration, innovation and learning.

You will oversee the ongoing performance and development of the team, ensuring it meets organisational goals including SLA adherence and regulatory requirements by setting and managing targets and proactively managing workflows. You will create a culture of continuous improvement and operational excellence.

You will lead Transaction Monitoring and Sanctions Senior Managers and their teams in investigating financial crime activities, working closely with other FCO teams.

You will develop and maintain strong relationships with internal and external agencies including law enforcement agencies, regulators, and industry bodies. You will be able to influence at all levels and drive organisational change.

**Ō pūkenga | About you**:
In order to succeed in this role, you will have strong project management skills, with experience leading complex, cross functional initiatives from conception to completion.

You will have an ability to influence stakeholders at all levels and drive organisational change, you will have a blend of strategic vision, technical expertise, and strong leadership skills to drive operational excellence and continuous improvement initiatives.

You should have strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data, identify trends, and drive decision making, including team performance and workflows. You should have the ability to understand complex business requirements and translate into operational processes.

**He aha tā mātou | What can we offer?**

We offer a competitive salary, great banking benefits, heaps of personal and career development opportunities, flexible working styles, banking and parental benefits. We have a warm culture of caring people who all jump in to innovate and support each other.

Our people grow their mindsets, learn, evolve, and utilise their skills while being empowered to make decisions. At ASB, we are committed to our vision and values of Ngākau Pono (Integrity), Manaakitanga (Caring), Awata (Passion), Māia (Courage) and Kāpuia (United). Our strength comes from caring about our people, our customers, our community, and environment.

As a values driven and Rainbow Tick certified organisation we are committed to providing a diverse and inclusive work environment, where we bring our different perspectives and strengths to achieve ASB goals together.

We offer excellent career progression opportunities and a flexible and supportive culture. We help our people grow and we celebrate together.

**Me pēhea te tono | How to apply?**

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**Job details**:

- Reference #
- SSC159015
- Posted on
- 11 Dec 2024
- Location(s)
- Auckland
- Expertise
- AML
- Work type(s)
- Full Time

Application closes on 08 Jan 2025 21:00