Head Of Financial Crime Legal

• Lead a collaborative and specialised team of lawyers that shapes NAB Group’s response to financial crime
• Join a high performance and growth-oriented culture
• Assist stakeholders to consider holistic implications of issues including customer impact
• Participate in the Leadership Team for the Regulatory Advisory Practice Group

Our people are customer obsessed. They prioritise the needs and satisfaction of the customer above all else.  Our mindset fosters innovation and creates strong, lasting customer relationships as we strive to be the most customer centric company in Australia and New Zealand.  

Reporting to the Practice Group Head Regulatory Advisory, as our Head of Financial Crime Legal, you will provide, and oversee the provision of, financial crime legal services to stakeholders across NAB. 

You will also be part of the Practice Group Leadership Team.  Much of the Financial Crime Legal team’s work is focused on anti-money laundering/ counter-terrorism financing (AML/CTF) law, with the team also providing advice regarding sanctions and anti-bribery/ corruption laws.  Additionally, we advise on associated regulatory engagement and other risks.

Each day, you’ll go above and beyond to:  

• Lead senior lawyers by modelling NAB’s Service Behaviours, bringing a customer-centric approach to your work, providing effective and regular coaching, and identifying development needs
• Provide and oversee the provision of financial crime legal advice by the Financial Crime Legal team.  This includes the provision of subject matter expertise and legal advice on AML/CTF, sanctions and anti-bribery laws and associated regulatory issues to NAB Group
• Advise on updates to NAB Group policy and procedure in relation to financial crime, including the NAB Group AML/CTF Program
• Support initiatives aimed to ensure that the Financial Crime domain is simple, fast, resilient and more customer focused, whilst meeting legal and regulatory requirements
• Proactively identify legal, regulatory and reputational risks to the business
• Contribute effectively as a member of the Financial Crime Legal team and Regulatory Advisory Practice Group Leadership Team
• Be a role model, demonstrate NAB’s Service Behaviours and bring a customer-centric approach to your work

We’re looking for the best and brightest to deliver the best for our customers. You’ll need:   

• Practising lawyer with 12+ years PQE (current Australian Practising Certificate required)
• Prior experience providing financial crime legal advice (including AML/CTF, anti-bribery and/ or sanctions laws) is essential
• Expertise in areas of law that are complementary to financial crime is desirable.  Complementary areas include advising on financial products and services, banking and payments or comparable regulatory contexts
• Prior experience leading and managing teams will be looked upon favourably
• Excellent organisational skills, including prioritisation and time management
• Outstanding communication (verbal and written) skills with the ability to engage, influence and facilitate effective conversations with stakeholders at all levels

A diverse and inclusive workplace works better for everyone
We know that our people make us who we are. That's why we have built a culture of equity and respect – where everyone feels valued and appreciated for being their authentic selves. In partnership with our multiple Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) we continue to foster an inclusive environment, where all NAB colleagues’ unique backgrounds and identities are understood, respected and celebrated.  We are committed to providing an environment where you can work your way.

For details on the recruitment process, and accessibility, please visit www.nab.com.au/about-us/careers/apply-for-job.  To discuss adjustment requirements, please contact the NAB Careers team, via ***********@nab.com.au (please reference job number) or visit our Careers page through the link above for other contact options.

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If you think this role is the right fit for you, we would love to hear from you. Please note candidate screening and interviews may be conducted prior to the closing date of the job advert. Unsolicited CVs from agencies will not be accepted.