AMLCO (Anti-Money Laundering Compliance Officer)
Core
Design, implement, and maintain the Anti-Money Laundering/Counter-Terrorism Financing (AML/CFT) program for ACE Money Transfer in New Zealand, serving as the designated compliance officer under Section 56 of the AML/CFT Act 2009.
Role type
Senior IC AML/CFT Compliance Officer
Builds
AML/CFT program, regulatory reporting, risk controls, and compliance culture for a digital remittance fintech
Domain
Financial Services / Fintech / Anti-Money Laundering
Required skills
AML/CFT program development, regulatory engagement (DIA/FIU), SAR/PTR reporting, risk assessment, CDD/EDD, sanctions screening, policy development, audit management, training design
Preferred skills
ACAMS/ICAFCS certification, experience with AI-driven compliance tools, knowledge of FATF standards
Technologies
AI-driven compliance tools, risk profiling systems
Responsibilities
Serve as the appointed AMLCO under the AML/CFT Act 2009; Develop and maintain the AML/CFT Program; Act as primary liaison for the Department of Internal Affairs (DIA) and FIU; Prepare and submit Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs) and Prescribed Transaction Reports (PTRs); Identify and monitor ML/TF risks; Advise senior leadership on risk exposures; Design and deliver AML/CFT training programs; Oversee internal testing of AML/CFT systems and respond to external audit findings.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC