Dr Nathan Newman

Dr Nathan Newman is an accomplished executive in intelligence and risk assessments. He has led NAB’s global financial crime and risk assessment functions and driven advancements in risk analytics, financial crime prevention, and cross-sector collaboration. He also steered the development and deployment of NAB’s Dynamic Customer Risk Assessment, established innovative controls to identify and disrupt criminal activity, and delivered key commitments under NAB’s Enforceable Undertaking with AUSTRAC.

Previously, Dr Newman served as National Manager, Regulatory Operations at AUSTRAC, overseeing compliance for over 16,000 businesses. He has spearheaded national and international regulatory initiatives, including the development and implementation of an intelligence-led regulatory monitoring and alerting capability for automated detection of non-compliance. He led AUSTRAC’s first public-facing compliance campaign, conducted the agency’s inaugural international compliance assessments, and revitalised the use of external audit powers, appointing auditors to several institutions. Earlier roles include senior positions at the Australian Crime Commission and the Attorney-General’s Department, where he influenced national policy on intelligence, critical infrastructure, and counter-proliferation.

Dr Newman holds a PhD in Applied Science from the University of Tasmania and has received multiple awards for his contributions to intelligence and policy. He is known for building high-performing teams, fostering public-private partnerships, and delivering innovative solutions to complex regulatory and operational challenges.