Financial Crime Investigator

Westpac

Auckland, New Zealand
Competitive salary; not specified; range of leadin...
Hybrid
Investigative experience in financial services
Ability to identify and gather evidence
Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
Westpac is seeking a Financial Crime Investigator to conduct investigations into fraud, money laundering, and other financial crimes in a hybrid role based in Auckland. The ideal candidate will have extensive investigative experience and strong communication skills, as well as a commitment to procedural integrity and improvement

Job Summary

  • This role involves conducting full, end-to-end investigations into fraud, scams, criminal acts, money laundering, and terrorist financing to prevent financial loss or reputational harm.
  • You will interview victims, witnesses, and suspected offenders while ensuring all evidence is handled according to Bank and industry standards.
  • Westpac offers a supportive team environment with competitive benefits including 4 weeks standard holiday plus 5 additional days of wellbeing leave.

Matching Summary

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Westpac is seeking a Financial Crime Investigator to conduct investigations into fraud, money laundering, and other financial crimes in a hybrid role based in Auckland. The ideal candidate will have extensive investigative experience and strong communication skills, as well as a commitment to procedural integrity and improvement.

Salary

Competitive salary; Not specified; Range of leading employee benefits including 4 weeks holiday + 5 wellbeing days

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Investigative experience in financial services
  • Ability to identify and gather evidence
  • Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
  • Understanding of investigation process and procedure
  • Resilience to embrace challenges and change

Nice-to-have

  • Passion for procedural improvement recommendations
  • Ability to mentor and coach team members
  • Networking skills with external agencies
  • Detail-driven approach with high integrity
  • Experience delivering investigative training

Key Requirements

  • Significant experience in an Investigative role within financial services, government, or law enforcement
  • Tertiary qualification in IT, Law, Commerce, Criminology or ACAMS/ACFE qualifications (advantageous)
  • Sound knowledge and experience in the Investigation process

Work Rights

Not specified

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