Head of Compliance
Core
Senior leadership role overseeing Financial Crimes, Payments & Fraud functions for a licensed wagering operator across Australia and Canada.
Role type
Senior IC compliance leader (AML/CTF)
Builds
AML/CTF compliance framework, risk assessment controls, and integrated payments/fraud detection systems
Domain
Financial services / Wagering / Gambling / AML/CTF
Required skills
AML/CTF Act and Rules knowledge, AUSTRAC guidance expertise, AMLCO experience, Payments risk management, Fraud risk management, Multi-jurisdictional regulatory alignment, People leadership, Board and regulator engagement
Preferred skills
CAMS certification, Executive management collaboration, Operational leadership in regulated environments, Data/AI tooling for fraud detection
Technologies
AUSTRAC reporting systems, Transaction monitoring tools, AI-enabled fraud detection tooling
Responsibilities
Oversee AML/CTF program and risk assessment, Manage regulatory engagement with AUSTRAC, Lead Payments & Fraud integration, Align compliance standards across Australia and Canada, Coach and develop compliance teams
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC