Group Sanctions Manager

About Us

At ANZ, we're shaping a world where people and communities thrive, driven by a common goal: to improve the financial wellbeing and sustainability of our millions of customers.

About the Role

As a Manager - Group Sanctions in Financial Crime, you will support the effective design, maintenance and implementation of ANZ's enterprise sanctions, proliferation financing and export control requirements. The role provides specialist regulatory analysis, advice and stakeholder support to strengthen sanctions risk management across ANZ.

Role Type: Permanent
Role Location: Melbourne / Sydney / Brisbane
Work Hours: Full-Time

What will your day look like?

• Support the design, development and maintenance of the Sanctions Program, policies, standards and supporting guidance so they reflect relevant legislative obligations, ANZ's sanctions risk strategy and risk appetite.
• Interpret sanctions, proliferation financing and export control laws, regulatory guidance and supervisory expectations, translating them into clear, proportionate and implementable enterprise requirements.
• Provide subject matter expertise (SME) and guidance on sanctions, proliferation financing and export control compliance, including emerging risks, threats and industry practices.
• Consult with Financial Crime, Risk, Legal and business stakeholders on policy design and the implications of changes in the external sanctions environment.
• Analyse global sanctions regulation and geopolitical developments, using risk, coverage and threat assessment insights to support improvements to policy and standards.
• Contribute subject matter expertise to training and communications that build awareness and understanding of sanctions compliance requirements.
• Engage with Country Risk Theme Officers, Regional MLROs and specialist teams to assess local regulatory impacts and support coordinated responses to government and regulatory consultations.
• Support industry engagement and contribute to relevant forums, including the ABA, AFMA and RMA, as required.
• Support governance reporting, committee papers and regulatory interactions on sanctions, proliferation financing and export control matters.
• Partner with Enterprise Control Owners to support the design and enhancement of effective controls responding to emerging sanctions, circumvention, export control and proliferation financing risks.

What will you bring?

• Strong knowledge of sanctions, export control and proliferation financing regulatory requirements, guidance and supervisory expectations relevant to a financial institution.
• Demonstrated experience translating complex legal and regulatory requirements into clear, practical and risk-based controls and business requirements.
• Strong understanding of banking products, services, customers, channels and jurisdictions and their associated financial crime risks.
• Experience supporting regulatory change, impact assessment, obligations management and implementation oversight.
• Experience using risk assessments, issues, assurance outcomes, data and thematic insights to evaluate framework effectiveness and prioritise improvements.
• Highly developed written communication skills, including preparation of policy documents, governance papers, executive briefings and regulatory content.
• Strong stakeholder management, consultation, negotiation and influencing skills across Risk, Legal, Financial Crime and business teams.
• Sound judgement, analytical thinking and the ability to manage competing priorities in a complex, regulated environment.

So why join us?

From the moment you join ANZ, you'll be doing meaningful work that will shape a world where people and communities thrive.

But it's not just our customers who'll feel your impact. You'll feel it too. Because at ANZ, you'll have the resources, opportunities, and support you need to take the next big step in your career.

We're a diverse bunch at ANZ in different roles, different locations, doing different things. That's why we have a range of flexible working arrangements, so our people can 'make work, work for them'. We also provide a range of benefits including access to health and wellbeing services and discounts on selected products and services from ANZ and more.

At ANZ, you'll be part of an organisation where the different backgrounds, perspectives and life experiences of our people are celebrated. That's because we're committed to building a workplace that reflects the diversity of the communities we serve. We welcome applications from everyone and encourage you to talk to us about any adjustments you may require to our recruitment process or the role itself. If you're a candidate with a disability or access requirement, and have an enquiry about the support provided, please let us know on your application or visit ANZ Accessibility and Inclusion Programs for alternate contact methods.

To find out more about working at ANZ, visit https://www.anz.com.au/careers. You can apply for this role by visiting ANZ Careers and searching for reference number 125831 .
 

Job Posting End Date

21/10/2026, 11.59pm, (Melbourne Australia)