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.
Domain
Financial services, payments, banking, fintech
Required skills
Strategic leadership, AML/CTF expertise, regulatory knowledge (AFSL, AUSTRAC), risk assessment, stakeholder management, team mentorship, investigative analysis, communication
Preferred skills
Experience in payments/merchant acquiring/fintech, experience acting as MLRO, knowledge of Australian regulatory requirements
Technologies
N/A
Responsibilities
Lead compliance function across Australia and New Zealand; Establish and maintain compliance management framework; Act as designated MLRO and lead AML/CTF program; Oversee financial crime risk management; Monitor regulatory developments and lead implementation; Provide expert compliance guidance to stakeholders; Act as primary point of contact for regulators; Partner with cross-functional teams; Provide reporting to senior leadership and Board; Lead, develop, and mentor the Compliance team.
Seniority
Director, strategic leadership