ALEXANDER LE
Melbourne,VIC
Summary
Dynamic Financial Crime Specialist with extensive experience at National Bank of Australia, excelling in regulatory compliance and risk assessment. Proven track record in developing AML/CTF policies and enhancing quality assurance frameworks. Adept at stakeholder engagement and coaching teams, driving continuous improvement in financial crime prevention efforts.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Financial Crime Specialist (Line 2)
GROW Inc.
10.2025 - Current
- Regulatory Interpretation: Interpret the AML/CTF Act 2006 and Rules to provide expert guidance on regulatory updates and their impact on business operations.
- Policy Development: Author and maintain internal AML/CTF policies, ensuring all frameworks align with current AUSTRAC expectations and organisational risk appetite.
- Risk Assessment: Executed independent oversight ensuring aligment with internal frameworks and regulatory requirements while identifying key control gaps.
- Quality Assurance Oversight: Design and execute Line 2 QA frameworks to monitor Line 1 performance, identifying systemic control gaps and recommending remediation strategies.
- Line 1 Support & Advisory: Serve as a subject matter expert (SME) to Line 1 teams, interpreting complex legislative requirements into actionable operational procedures.
- Analysed data trends to inform strategic decision-making processes.
Financial Crime Analyst, ECDD
National Bank of Australia
06.2023 - 10.2025
- Technical Leadership & SME Oversight in providing technical guidance on complex high-risk profiles, ownership structures, PEPs, and sanctions while reviewing team output to ensure robust risk articulation and regulatory compliance.
- Conducted in-depth risk assessments on high-risk customers, including PEPs, offshore entities, and complex corporate structures using SAS Risk Engine and Encompass.
- Leveraged Quantexa to analyse transactional activity and geographic risk, identifying red flags for money laundering and sanctions evasion.
- Performed adverse media screening via SKYC and internal databases to contribute to accurate customer risk profiling.
- Prepared high-quality Enhanced Due Diligence (EDD) reports with clear risk mitigation recommendations aligned with internal policy.
- Escalated suspicious behaviour to support the submission of Suspicious Matter Reports (SMRs) with detailed risk commentary.
Identity Remediation Analyst (Business & Private)
National Bank of Australia
03.2022 - 06.2023
- Identified and resolved critical inconsistencies in KYC profiles, ensuring alignment with internal risk policies and federal regulations.
- Conducted deep-dive investigations into complex corporate structures to accurately identify UBOs and mitigate potential AML risks.
- Investigated discrepancies using ASIC, APLN, and digital platforms to enforce policy adherence and regulatory obligations.
- Resolved account gaps and data inconsistencies to ensure compliance with AML/CTF, ASIC, and APRA requirements.
- Stakeholder liaison between Business and Private Banking units to facilitate the seamless exchange of sensitive documentation.
- Streamlined communication channels between front-office bankers and back-office compliance teams, significantly reducing the turnaround time for high-priority account remediations.
- Applied account controls, including transaction restrictions and customer exits, to manage financial crime risks.
KYC Analyst/QA/Temporary Team Leader
National Bank of Australia
09.2020 - 03.2022
- Served as 2IC, overseeing daily operations and supporting staff development to achieve business goals.
- Provided coaching and training to three overseas analyst cohorts on KYC procedures and compliance best practices.
- Delivered expert Quality Assurance (QA) feedback to remediation teams to ensure output complied with internal policy frameworks.
- Operationalised AML/CTF Program updates by designing comprehensive SOPs and WOW frameworks. Spearheaded cross-functional workshops that translated complex regulatory shifts into actionable frontline processes.
Education
ACAMS Certification -
Association of Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialists
01.2026
Bachelor of Business - Advertising
Swinburne University
Advanced Diploma - Advertising
RMIT University
Athlete Development and Coaching -
OTA University
Skills
- Regulatory & Compliance: AML/CTF Act Interpretation
- Policy Writing
- Risk Assessment
- Line 2 Oversight
- Quality Assurance
- Analytics & Reporting
- Customer Due Diligence
- Financial Crime Prevention
- Fraud Prevention
- Suspicious Matter Reporting
- Transaction Analysis
- Investigation Techniques
- Stakeholder Engagement
- Coaching and Mentoring
- KYC Remediation
- Sanctions Screening
- SMR Reporting
- GROW Systems (Confluence, Jira, Sana, Readinow)
- NAB Systems (SAS, NabONE, PEGA, B2K, Siebel, SKYC, Encompass, Quantexa)
- Microsoft software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams)
- QA Tools (Redmine)
- Design & Multimedia: Adobe Creative Cloud (Premiere Pro, After Effects, Photoshop)
- Blackmagic Design Products
Awards
- Bravery and Service in Rescue and Control, Melbourne Sports and Aquatic Centre
- Most Valued Teacher, Maribyrnong Aquatic Centre
Education Certifications
- ACAMS Certification (In Progress), Association of Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialists, 80 CAM Points
- Athlete Development and Coaching, OTA University
- Bachelor of Business (Advertising), Swinburne University
- Advanced Diploma of Advertising, RMIT University
Technical Skills
AML/CTF Act Interpretation, Policy Writing, Line 2 Oversight, EDD, KYC/CDD Remediation, Sanctions Screening, SMR Reporting, Quantexa, SAS, Encompass, SKYC, ASIC, APRA, APLN, Siebel, B2K, PEGA, nabONE, Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Redmine, Adobe Creative Cloud (Premiere Pro, After Effects, Photoshop), Blackmagic Design Products
Timeline
Financial Crime Specialist (Line 2)
GROW Inc.
10.2025 - Current
Financial Crime Analyst, ECDD
National Bank of Australia
06.2023 - 10.2025
Identity Remediation Analyst (Business & Private)
National Bank of Australia
03.2022 - 06.2023
KYC Analyst/QA/Temporary Team Leader
National Bank of Australia
09.2020 - 03.2022
ACAMS Certification -
Association of Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialists
Bachelor of Business - Advertising
Swinburne University
Advanced Diploma - Advertising
RMIT University
Athlete Development and Coaching -
OTA University