Compliance & Money Laundering Reporting Officer (Director)
Core
Lead the Compliance function and act as the designated Money Laundering Reporting Officer (MLRO) for Australia and New Zealand, providing strategic direction and oversight on regulatory compliance, AML/CTF, sanctions, and financial crime risk.
Role type
Director, Compliance & MLRO
Builds
Compliance management framework, policies, standards, procedures, and financial crime risk controls for a payments/financial services organization.
Domain
Financial Services / Payments / AML & Sanctions
Deliverable
client delivery
Required skills
Strategic leadership, AML/CTF program management, regulatory engagement, risk assessment, policy design, stakeholder influence, team mentorship
Preferred skills
Experience in fintech or merchant acquiring, knowledge of Australian payments regulation (AFSL)
Technologies
N/A
Responsibilities
Lead the Compliance function across Australia and New Zealand; Act as the designated MLRO and lead the AML/CTF program; Oversee financial crime risk management and regulatory change implementation; Partner with Legal, Risk, and Product teams to mitigate compliance risks; Provide strategic advice to senior leadership and Boards; Lead, develop, and mentor the Compliance team.
Seniority
Director, strategic leadership