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Data Analytics Manager - Financial Crime Intelligence - Westpac Group
Software Engineer
Lead data analytics for financial crime intelligence, driving insights on money laundering and terrorism financing using Python, SQL, and advanced analytics to strengthen risk controls and regulatory reporting.
About the role
Key Responsibilities
- Design and implement data models and analytics solutions to detect and assess money laundering, terrorism financing, and other illicit activities.
- Collaborate with regulators (AUSTRAC) and industry partners (Fintel Alliance) to develop actionable intelligence and support public‑private initiatives.
- Develop and maintain dashboards and visualisations in Tableau to provide real‑time risk insights to senior stakeholders.
- Apply machine learning techniques to enhance monitoring and detection controls across the bank’s transaction data.
- Lead cross‑functional teams in the creation of risk reports, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and internal policies.
Requirements
- Proven experience in data analytics within a financial services or regulatory environment.
- Strong proficiency in Python, SQL, and data visualization tools such as Tableau.
- Hands‑on experience with machine learning models for fraud and risk detection.
- Deep understanding of regulatory frameworks related to financial crime (AML, CTF).
- Excellent communication skills and ability to translate complex data into actionable insights.
Skills
pythonsqlmachine learningtableau