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 / Regulatory Compliance
Deliverable
client delivery
Required skills
Strategic leadership, AML/CTF program management, regulatory engagement, risk assessment, policy design, stakeholder management, team leadership, analytical investigation
Preferred skills
Experience in fintech or merchant acquiring, knowledge of Australian payments regulation (AFSL), cross-functional partnership
Technologies
N/A
Responsibilities
Lead the Compliance function across Australia and New Zealand; Act as the designated MLRO and lead the AML/CTF compliance program; Oversee financial crime risk management including risk assessments and transaction monitoring; Monitor regulatory developments and lead implementation of changes; Provide expert compliance guidance to business stakeholders; Act as primary point of contact for regulators (e.g., AUSTRAC); Partner with Legal, Risk, Product, and Technology teams; Provide strategic reporting to senior leadership and Boards; Lead, develop, and mentor the Compliance team.
Seniority
Director, strategic leadership & team management