We’ve never been ‘just a bank’. Just like you should never be ‘just an employee’. We’re united in our belief that in banking, better can be bigger, and together we’re making it happen.

It starts here. With Bendigo Bank… and you.

You’ll love the good you can do here.  Join an experienced team in a role that will help to protect the Bank, our customers and the communities we serve from the impacts of  financial crime.

About the Role

As Manager Threat Protection you’ll be part of our 1^st LOD Group Financial Crime Risk Department.  A fast paced environment that requires you to lead a large team and shift between projects, staff queries, complex escalations and other areas of focus throughout the day.

You’ll manage the range of monitoring, screening and due diligence processes that make up the AML/CTF & Sanctions Operations function.

You’ll additionally:

• Display a high level of team management, operational performance planning and stakeholder management
• Focus on improving the performance of the team through coaching, operational planning and continuous improvement, whilst displaying a growth mindset.
• Display outstanding interpersonal skills and experience leading teams and uplifting team performance
• Ultimately grow a happy and engaged team who are autonomous and empowered to fulfil their roles in the most effective and efficient way.

Position description:  Manager Threat Protection Position Description.docx

This is a permanent full-time position. We offer flexible work options that put our people first, and a hybrid model of minimum of three days per week based out of our Bendigo, Melbourne or Adelaide, corporate office.

What you’ll bring to the role

• Essential to bring extensive team leadership experience with medium to large sized operational teams
• You may come from a background in Financial Crime Risk &/or Australian Banking &/or contact center operations.
• Proven ability to drive results, continuous improvement and foster a high performing team culture
• Well-developed written and verbal communication skills with a strong ability to communicate to a wide variety of stakeholders
• Have a working knowledge of processes and procedures in financial institutions encompassing banking, managed funds etc
• Ability to cope and lead with varied workloads and priorities
• An excellent understanding of AML and Financial Crime risks and the general requirements as they apply to the Bank of the AML/CTF legislation.

Qualifications which will be advantageous:

• Bachelor of Finance, Business, Accounting, Criminology (or similar)
• Association of Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialists (ACAMS): CAMS Certification
• Active Operational Management (AOM) – or similar

Internal Applications

Please note, all internal candidates are required to notify their immediate leader when applying for a new career opportunity and you will be asked to acknowledge they have done so upon submission of your application.

For a confidential discussion about what this opportunity can mean for you, please contact Andrea Demartini, Senior Talent Acquisition Advisor.

For more information, check out the Application Process for Internal Candidates page.  

We believe a diverse workforce supported by an inclusive culture is central to our success and we actively encourage applications from those who bring diversity of thought to our business. We support candidate requests for adjustment to accommodate an illness, injury, or disability to equitably participate in the selection process.

Still in two minds?  

Research suggests 60% of women and underrepresented groups might stop here, even after getting as far as drafting an application. We believe that diversity makes every team stronger, so even if you don’t tick every box we still want to see your application!

We’re making better, bigger. And we’ll get there with you.

Now’s the time to set your sights even higher – on the future you and the future career you deserve.