Risk Analyst - Foreign Tax

Create your best future and join Westpac as a Risk Analyst – Foreign Tax

• Max term contract ending July 2027
• Adelaide CBD based
• Complete an 8–12 week accreditation and training program with full-time office attendance, transitioning to a hybrid working model upon completion

What’s the role?

The Financial Crime Surveillance (FCS) team is part of Westpac’s Risk Division and is responsible for detecting, deterring and fighting financial crime. This role is part of the first line of defence for financial crime related risks such as Know Your Customer and Foreign Tax Operations. 

As a Risk Analyst in Foreign Tax, you will identify, assess and manage risks associated with a bank’s international tax obligations — particularly FATCA, CRS and other cross‑border reporting requirements, ensuring we comply with global tax laws, maintain accurate client tax data, and mitigate regulatory, operational and financial risk. You’ll manage cases assigned by leaders, engage with customers and internal stakeholders through inbound and outbound calls, and assess information to support safe and compliant decisions.

What do I need?

• Strong customer service experience including call handling preferred
• Experience within banking or financial services (desirable)
• Investigative mindset and strong analytical skills or show a willingness to learn
• Comfortable working independently and managing your own case load
• Strong verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills with attention to detail
• Computer literate and proficient with the ability to navigate multiple systems with ease

Why join us?

We’re obsessed with becoming our customers' #1 banking partner for life and we’re looking for people who are passionate about helping us achieve that goal. In return, we’re committed to making Westpac the best place to work in the country. Here are just a few of the ways we’re already doing that:

• Special offers on banking products and discounts from top brands, including generous employee-only mortgage rates!
• Flexible work arrangements to help you achieve a greater work/life balance, and a variety of leave options including Culture, Lifestyle and Wellbeing leave. 
• Tailored learning and development opportunities to help your grow your career within the bank. 
• Lots of opportunities to ‘give back’ to the Community by getting involved in our many volunteering initiatives.

Create your future today

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We’re all about creating a supportive and inclusive community. We welcome everyone – no matter your age, gender, background, or abilities. We also provide additional support to welcome our veterans, Indigenous Australians and neurodiverse community.

If you need any adjustments during the recruitment process, you can find out more information and additional contact details by visiting the "People with Disability and/or needing Accessibility Requirements" page on our website.