Step into a key advisory role at Australian Retirement Trust as a Financial Crimes Specialist – Strategy & Policy, where you’ll help shape the future of financial crime compliance and risk management. Whether you’re looking to grow your career or bring fresh expertise, you’ll drive meaningful change, influence enterprise-wide strategy, and help safeguard our organisation’s integrity.

Why join us?

• You'll get 14% super as standard, to help your future come alive.
• Unleash your potential and build a career to be proud of through excellent training and development opportunities.
• Balance your work between in-person days at our purpose-built hubs and working from home.
• In the office, enjoy end of trip facilities, a yoga and multi-faith room, parent and carer rooms, quiet rooms, BrewHub coffee facilities, and collaborative team spaces.

About the role

As a Financial Crimes Specialist – Strategy & Policy at Australian Retirement Trust, you’ll play a pivotal role in shaping and embedding our approach to financial crime compliance and risk management. This position is perfect for someone who is passionate about protecting organisational integrity, influencing enterprise-wide strategy, and staying ahead of emerging risks and regulatory changes. You’ll work closely with a variety of stakeholders, provide expert advice, and drive continuous improvement in our policies and controls. Whether you’re seeking to advance your career internally or bring fresh perspectives from outside, you’ll have the opportunity to make a genuine impact and contribute to a culture of excellence and compliance

Day to day, you'll:

• Develop and enhance policies, procedures, and tools supporting fraud risk management and AML/CTF compliance.
• Partner with business units to assess and manage financial crime risks related to vendors, members, new products, and technologies.
• Monitor and respond to legislative changes affecting financial crime obligations.
• Support the implementation of group-wide procedures and systems for AML/CTF, sanctions, and anti-bribery and corruption.
• Provide risk management and analytical support to strategic initiatives and projects.
• Create and maintain training materials and awareness campaigns on financial crime risk management.
• Collaborate with the Risk & Compliance Division and other stakeholders to embed best practice and regulatory requirements.
• Advise and influence business units to ensure effective controls and compliance with relevant legislation and frameworks.
• Represent Australian Retirement Trust at industry forums and maintain up-to-date industry knowledge.
• Act as a trusted advisor, promoting improved risk management and supporting the development of business unit risk profiles.

We have one permanent opportunity and one fixed term contract opportunity until end of November 2026.

About you

It goes without saying you'll be a great communicator with top notch interpersonal skills. We'll also expect you to pick up problems and come up with quick, creative ways to solve them. It's quite likely you tick some of the following boxes too:  

• Experience in a policy development, regulatory or advisory role, preferably in financial crimes or a related discipline.
• Strong knowledge of Australian AML/CTF legislation, sanctions, and anti-bribery laws.
• Understanding of regulatory and enforcement bodies’ policies and expectations.
• Proven ability to implement or maintain AML/CTF program controls, fraud controls, and anti-bribery and anti-corruption measures.
• Strong stakeholder engagement skills with the ability to influence and challenge constructively.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to prepare clear reports and presentations.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
• Ability to adapt to change and navigate a dynamic regulatory environment.
• Commitment to continuous learning and staying current with industry trends and best practice.
• Tertiary qualifications in Law, Finance, Business, or a related field (desirable), along with relevant certifications in financial crime, risk, or compliance.

About us

Our 2.4 million members trust us to take care of almost $330 billion in retirement savings. And we help them take charge of their finances and face the future with confidence. Our inclusive culture means you’ll be valued and heard in a respectful workplace. We've created an environment where you can be yourself and do amazing work. It's that simple.

Apply online now

Everyone is welcome to apply. We value diverse thinking, cultures, perspectives, backgrounds, and abilities. Awaken your career at Australian Retirement Trust and apply now. Applications close 26th January 2026.

We don’t want to leave you with a monstrous wait. So, you’ll hear from us after the closing date to find out whether you’ve made it through to the next round or not. Being fair and up-front is important to us – and recruitment is no different.   

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