AML Compliance Officer

About this role

Compliance Officer - AML / Payments

Sydney | $120,000-$130,000 + super

A growing financial services business is looking for a Compliance Officer to join its Australian team, with a strong focus on AML/CTF compliance within a payments environment.

This is a hands-on Line 2 compliance role with the opportunity to step into the MLRO position and play a key role in strengthening the Australian compliance framework.

The Role

• Manage Line 2 AML/CTF compliance across the Australian business
• Oversee AML transaction monitoring, investigations and suspicious matter reporting
• Review AML risks, controls, CDD/EDD and compliance processes
• Provide practical regulatory advice to the business
• Monitor regulatory changes and identify compliance gaps
• Work with senior stakeholders and regulators including AUSTRAC and ASIC
• Support policies, procedures, regulatory reporting and AML training

About You

• Experience in payments, fintech, banking or financial services
• Strong experience in AML/CTF and transaction monitoring
• Proven Line 2 compliance experience
• Strong understanding of AUSTRAC and Australian AML/CTF requirements
• Experience with SMRs and AML investigations
• MLRO, Deputy MLRO or senior AML experience highly desirable
• Adaptable, flexible and comfortable in a fast-moving environment
• Hands-on approach with the ability to work independently
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills

A great opportunity for an AML professional from a payments or fintech background looking to take ownership of compliance and progress into an MLRO position.

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