Rob Buchan

Director, International AML/CTF Programs

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

About

I lead a large team that delivers AML/CTF capacity building and operational programs globally through our posted officer network in the US, UK, South East Asia, the Pacific and China as well as various country program managers based in Australia. I am responsible for managing AUSTRAC’s relationships and operational engagement with international counterparts, both bilaterally and multilaterally. A subject matter expert in anti-money laundering having worked in the field in both the private and public sectors. With extensive international experience gained through senior level long term postings to Singapore, United Kingdom, the US and Indonesia.

Experience

  • AUSTRAC (18 yrs 1 mo)
    • Director International Programs
      Mar 2023 - Present · 3 yrs 4 mos

    • Director, Pacific Operations
      Feb 2020 - Mar 2023 · 3 yrs 2 mos

      Responsible for delivering AML/CTF capacity building and operational programs to the South Pacific region. Key relationship management with regional Financial Intelligence Units and local and Australian private sector participants.

    • Director, Indonesia AML/CTF Programs, International Operations
      Jan 2015 - Jan 2020 · 5 yrs 1 mo

      I was responsible for AUSTRAC's operations in Indonesia. This included managing relationships with Government of Indonesia agencies including PPATK, the Indonesian financial intelligence unit, key Australian government partner agencies operating in Indonesia and Australian financial services companies. Heading a team of local and expatriate staff I was responsible for the effective delivery of large and diverse capacity building and operational programs that were designed to enhance collaboration and to improve the standard and capacity of anti money laundering and counter terrorism financing initiatives between Australia and Indonesia. I am a trained FATF Mutual Evaluation Assessor.

  • Commonwealth Bank (12 yrs 6 mos)
    • Executive Manager, Product Development
      Mar 2006 - Aug 2007 · 1 yr 6 mos

    • Country Manager, Singapore
      Jan 2001 - May 2006 · 5 yrs 5 mos

    • Senior Manager, Credit Risk
      Mar 1995 - Jan 2001 · 5 yrs 11 mos

      Led a team of credit analysts responsible for global bank counterparty risk and Japan/Korean corporate risk.