Manager - Financial Crime

Company Description

Since 2002, KordaMentha has been entrusted with some of the region’s most complex and sensitive commercial situations. We are an advisory and investment firm at heart, helping corporations, financiers, lawyers, private investors and government clients to grow, protect and recover value. 

But we are so much more than that.

Fiercely independent, strategically local, and with a bias for action to get things done, we focus on doing what is right by our clients, our people, and the wider community across the breadth of the Australian and New Zealand markets. We provide bold and impactful solutions delivering growth, certainty, and value.  

There is strength in difference. And we are different

Job Description

We are seeking an Manager to join our rapidly expanding New Zealand practice. The successful candidate will play a critical role in managing and mitigating financial crime risks for our clients across a range of sectors, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements, and enhancing the overall effectiveness of their AML/CTF programs. The role requires both technical and operational experience working across design and operating effectiveness.  

You will have the opportunity to work directly with senior leaders, gaining strong mentorship and contributing to the growth of the New Zealand team. 

Key Responsibilities: 

• Collaborate with our team and clients to develop and deliver tailored financial crime advice and strategies across a range of industries 
• Mentor junior staff, with an emphasis on knowledge sharing 
• Analyse non-financial information, identify issues and prepare recommendations for our clients 
• Assist clients to evaluate and understand what they need to do to comply and protect their organisations and the community against financial crime risks 
• Develop client proposals, and oversee the engagement including administrative support and management 
• Leads and manages project teams and deliverables, ensuring timely delivery, quality outputs, and alignment with client goals and regulatory requirements. 
• Preparing reports and presentations for clients, legal teams, boards, and regulatory bodies 
• Ability to undertake enterprise-wide financial crime risk assessments and conduct independent reviews over AML/CTF programs. 
• Undertake the financial crime controls design, implementation and testing. 
• Delivery of tailored financial crime training to client 
• Acts as a primary point of contact for clients providing strategic advice and managing expectations. 

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in professional services, industry or regulatory bodies. 
• Relevant tertiary qualification in Business, Law, Finance, Accounting or a related discipline. 
• Possesses a strong understanding of risk management within the AML context and the ability to apply technical knowledge to meet the specific needs of individual clients. 
• Strong knowledge of AML/CTF regulatory requirements and compliance standards 
• Preferred experience in advising clients on AML/CTF compliance and risk management  
• Excellent demonstrated project management skills, including engagement leadership and client relationship building  
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills 
• Strong report writing skills  
• Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills 
• A willingness to undertake domestic and international travel required 
• Additional certifications (e.g. ACAMs or ICA certificates in Financial Crime) desirable. 

Additional Information

At KordaMentha, we believe there is strength in difference. Our entrepreneurial spirit expands the possibilities for action. We approach situations, challenges, and opportunities with optimism, curiosity, and diversity of thought. We seek novel solutions to problems and encourage unconventional and innovative approaches. 

Our team's diverse skillsets, backgrounds and experiences fuel KordaMentha's different mindset. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply, recognising that talent and potential extend beyond traditional qualifications. Our selection process values diverse perspectives and considers each applicant's unique strengths and capabilities.