Executive Manager, Financial Crime, Fraud & Monitoring – CommSec
Do work that matters
Join CommSec and play a pivotal role in protecting our customers and the broader community from financial crime and fraud. You’ll lead a high-performing team within CommSec, driving positive risk behaviours and enabling the business to be self-reliant in managing risk and compliance obligations.
See yourself in our team
You will lead the team responsible for executing CommSec’s risk strategy across Financial Crime, Fraud, Monitoring and Surveillance. You’ll oversee the governance of risk and key initiatives, working closely with senior leaders, digital channels, and group functions to ensure we remain at the forefront of risk management and customer protection.
Your day could look like (but not limited to):
Lead the management and oversight of fraud risk within CommSec, ensuring effective response strategies and continuous improvement.
Oversee the management and oversight of financial crime risk, partnering closely with digital teams to implement robust risk controls and processes.
Lead the management and oversight of market surveillance and customer monitoring, ensuring effective response strategies and continuous improvement.
Build and maintain strong relationships with digital channels and group functions (including Financial Crime Services, Fraud, Cyber, and CommSec Operations), ensuring effective prioritisation, collaboration, and governance across all risk forums.
Proactively detect and anticipate changes in the internal and external risk landscape, with a focus on emerging threats and regulatory requirements.
Foster a proactive risk and control culture, championing best practices and continuous improvement.
Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing team, providing opportunities for growth and capability uplift.
Advise and advocate for the use of appropriate tools, frameworks, and technologies including AI and automation to enable proactive risk management and reduction.
Provide recommendations to prioritise investments and interventions that mitigate risk and strengthen controls.
Deliver insightful business intelligence to accountable owners, governing forums, and committees, creating transparency of risk outcomes.
What we’re looking for:
We’re looking for an experienced Executive Manager who thrives on energising teams and building a culture of high performance. You’ll be someone who naturally takes ownership, demonstrates tenacity, and consistently delivers pragmatic, commercial solutions that drive real value for the business.
Significant experience in financial crime, fraud, monitoring, or a related risk management field within financial services or markets.
Deep understanding of risk management, compliance frameworks, and regulatory requirements.
Proven ability to lead, coach, and develop high-performing teams.
Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills, with the ability to drive outcomes through empathy and values.
Experience leveraging technology, data, and automation to enhance risk management and operational efficiency.
A role model for our values: Care, Courage, and Commitment.
Working at CBA
At CBA, we’re committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We support our people through skill development, collaboration, flexibility, and internal mobility. With service at the heart of everything we do, we take accountability for securing and enhancing the financial wellbeing of people, businesses, and communities.
If you're already part of the Commonwealth Bank Group (including Bankwest, x15ventures), you'll need to apply through Sidekick to submit a valid application. We’re keen to support you with the next step in your career.
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