Financial Crime Governance Lead

Reporting to the AML/CTF Compliance Officer, you’ll take ownership of TAL’s financial crime frameworks and drive their continuous uplift. Your role will ensure the organisation meets all AML/CTF, sanctions, and anti‑bribery and corruption requirements.

You’ll collaborate closely with Line 1 risk teams and operational stakeholders to design and embed strong policies, perform thorough risk assessments, and confirm that controls are effective and appropriate. As a trusted subject matter expert and escalation point, you’ll help translate complex regulatory expectations into clear, practical advice that supports the business.

In This Role You Will:

• Lead the uplift of TAL’s financial crime frameworks to ensure strong, practical compliance across the business.
• Partner with stakeholders to embed effective controls that proactively mitigate AML/CTF and sanctions risks.
• Drive robust financial crime risk assessments to strengthen enterprise-wide risk visibility and resilience.
• Advise and influence the business with clear, actionable guidance that builds capability and accountability.
• Oversee regulatory engagement and reporting to maintain trusted, transparent relationships with regulators.
• Review and challenge processes and change initiatives to enhance controls and continuously improve the risk environment.

Qualifications

• Bring proven expertise in financial crime compliance, including AML/CTF, sanctions, and anti-bribery obligations.
• Ability to apply practical experience in developing frameworks, policies, and guidance that strengthen risk controls.
• Strong problem-solving skills to turn complex regulatory requirements into clear, actionable solutions.
• Ability to collaborate and influence across teams, building strong, trusted relationships with stakeholders.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills

Additional Information

AL is one of Australia’s leading life insurers, committed to inclusion, and supporting the career growth of our diverse workforce. We’re proud to be:  

• An Inclusive Employer – Recognised as Employer of Choice for Gender Equality by the Workplace Gender Equality Agency and Bronze Tier Status within the Australian Workplace Equality Index  

• Diversity Champions – Member of Diversity Council Australia, Australian Disability Network, Pride in Diversity and Champions of Change  

• Reconciliation Advocates – Read our Innovate Reconciliation Action Plan. 

• We welcome applications from people with diverse experiences, perspectives and backgrounds including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, caregivers, individuals living with disabilities, people from culturally diverse backgrounds and the LGBTIQ+ community.  

• Need adjustments during the recruitment process? Let our team know by getting in touch with us here—we’re here to support you. 

You’re always accountable for your actions. You never give up. You strive to find the best outcomes for customers and partners. And you value working together to find the best solutions for problems.   

As part of the recruitment process, there are several checks which may be conducted to demonstrate your eligibility for a role at TAL including Criminal History, Bankruptcy, Entitlement to Work, Regulatory and Reference Checks.  

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Everyone at TAL has a responsibility to do the right thing and is accountable for the way they conduct themselves. Our expectations are that you follow the principles set out in our Code of Conduct when you come to work every day. Risk management is everyone’s responsibility.

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