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Michael Bernardi

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Senior Manager Fraud & Financial Crime (Head of) at IMB Bank
📍 Wollongong, New South Wales, Australia

A values-driven leader with over 15 years in financial services, Michael is the Head of Fraud & Financial Crime at IMB Bank. He has a proven record of delivering high-impact strategic initiatives, including leading the banks implementation of Open Banking. He holds an Executive MBA from the University of Wollongong.

Michael is an active participant in the financial services and project management communities, often attending industry summits. He maintains a strong connection with his alma mater, the University of Wollongong, and has represented IMB Bank at university events, highlighting his connection to the local Wollongong region.

He was personally appointed by the CEO and Executive team to lead a strategic review of the banks third-party product offerings.

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Experience
1 Years
Current Role
Senior Manager Fraud & Financial Crime (Head of)
Job Level
Mid-senior
Location
Wollongong, New South Wales, Australia
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Priorities

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Financial Crime Prevention
In his current role, he leads the development and execution of IMB Bank's fraud and scam prevention strategy, balancing risk mitigation with customer experience.
Open Banking (CDR)
He led the implementation of the Consumer Data Right for IMB and actively participates in industry summits, demonstrating his expertise and continued interest in this area.
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Career

Work history

10-2025
Senior Manager Fraud & Financial Crime (Head of)
IMB Bank
6-2024
Business Lead - Strategic Review of Non-Interest Income
IMB Bank
Business Lead / Program Manager - Consumer Data Right (Open Banking)
IMB Bank
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Education
2022 - 2024
Executive MBA
Sydney Business School, University of Wollongong
2018 - 2018
Prosci Change Management Practitioner Certification
Prosci Australia
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