Senior Compliance Lead
Core
Build the Australian compliance function from scratch, designing frameworks, processes, and controls to meet AFSL obligations for a fintech serving self-employed professionals.
Role type
Senior IC compliance lead (financial services)
Builds
Compliance frameworks, policies, controls, and regulatory reporting mechanisms
Domain
Financial services / Fintech / Regulatory compliance (AFSL, AUSTRAC, AML/CTF)
Required skills
AFSL obligations expertise, second-line oversight, risk-based decision-making, regulatory reporting, AML/CTF knowledge, process design from scratch, root cause analysis, stakeholder management
Preferred skills
Payments or fintech experience, direct regulator engagement (ASIC/AUSTRAC)
Technologies
None stated
Responsibilities
Design and build the Australian compliance framework from scratch; Own AFSL compliance obligations; Provide second-line oversight across payments, data privacy, and regulatory reporting; Resolve compliance issues and breaches; Track regulatory changes and implement practical actions; Prepare and lodge regulatory reports; Maintain audit-ready documentation
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC