This role has a high level of AI exposure. While some human skills are required, many tasks could be automated or replaced by new technology.
Explore all careersFinancial Crime Analysts detect and investigate financial crimes, developing procedures and controls to identify suspicious transactions and ensure data integrity.
The weekly salary for a Financial Crime Analyst in Australia typically ranges from $1,308 to $2,385. Increase your earning capacity by obtaining specialist qualifications in criminology, law, or forensic accounting.
There are no clear employment figures for Financial Crime Analysts working in Australia right now. They are employed by corporate organisations, non-profits and government agencies across all industries — especially in the banking and financial services sector. Many Financial Crime Analysts aspire to work for the Australian Transaction Reports and Analysis Centre (AUSTRAC), which is the Australian government’s financial intelligence agency.
You can launch your career as a Financial Crime Analyst in Australia with a Bachelor of Criminology and a Graduate Certificate in Fraud and Financial Crime. Alternately, if you have a background in business banking, information technology, law, or accounting, the Master of Fraud and Financial Crime or Master of Forensic Accounting and Financial Crime are great choices.
Source: Australian Government Labour Market Insights 2023
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