Senior Legal Counsel — AML/CFT

ANZ Bank New Zealand is seeking a Senior Legal Counsel for its Financial Crime and AML/CFT compliance function in Auckland. ANZ NZ is a reporting entity under the Anti-Money Laundering and Countering Financing of Terrorism Act 2009 (AML/CFT Act), supervised by the Reserve Bank of New Zealand. You will lead the legal response to regulatory examinations and enforcement, and advise on AML/CFT programme enhancements.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead ANZ NZ's AML/CFT legal compliance under the Anti-Money Laundering and Countering Financing of Terrorism Act 2009
• Oversee suspicious transaction reporting (STRs) and prescribed transaction reporting to the New Zealand Police Financial Intelligence Unit
• Manage RBNZ supervisory engagements, on-site inspections, and any enforcement actions
• Advise on customer due diligence (CDD) and enhanced due diligence (EDD) requirements for high-risk customers
• Support the implementation of sanctions compliance under the Russia Sanctions Act 2022 and other NZ sanctions regimes

Requirements

• Admitted as a Barrister and Solicitor of the High Court of New Zealand; 6-9 years PQE in AML/CFT, financial crime, or regulatory compliance
• Deep knowledge of the AML/CFT Act 2009, Codes of Practice, and FATF Recommendations
• Experience managing regulatory examinations (RBNZ, FMA, or DIA)
• CAMS certification or equivalent preferred