Head of Compliance

We have a fantastic opportunity to make a real impact on financial crime compliance within our Travel Money OZ (TMOZ) leadership team. Reporting to TMOZ's General Manager, the successful candidate will ensure our business is compliant with relevant AML/CTF legislation in both Australia and New Zealand. You will be suited to this role if you are highly skilled in AML/CTF compliance as well as other areas of regulatory compliance. 

Day to day you’ll be…

Program Development and Oversight:

Oversee the creation, implementation, and ongoing oversight of the institution’s AML compliance programs
Develop and maintain policies, procedures, and risk assessment frameworks
Ensure compliance with all relevant regulations including but not limited to AML/CTF and AML/CFT
Work with operational leaders to integrate AML controls into business process

Oversight of AML Operations:

• Design develop and implement appropriate products, services and channels risk assessments and governance process
• Oversight of all transaction monitoring processes, procedures, technology and resourcing
  Manage escalations and complex investigations requiring a high degree of subject matter expertise

Reporting and Communication:

• Regularly report to the TravelMoney senior management and board on AML compliance
• Regularly report to FCTG Enterprise Risk and Financial Crime Risk on key regulatory and compliance operational matters
• Serve as the contact point for dealings with regulatory bodies including AUSTRAC and DI
• Submit all regulatory reports as required
• Address feedback from regulatory authorities and internal risk and compliance teams regarding risk management and compliance programs

Delegation and Collaboration:

• Delegate specific duties to other employees
• Ensure consistent implementation of compliance procedures 
• Collaborate with other compliance officers and key stakeholders within designated business groups and the broader FCTG

Additional:

• Be an important link between our business and other internal expert teams like the Finance Crime Risk team, Internal Audit team and Enterprise Risk team
• Develop relationships internally to promote successful implementation of policy

We’d love to hear from you if you have…

• Min 7 years’ in Financial Crime and a min of 2 years’ as Compliance Officer
• Significant experience in AML/CTF and broader regulatory compliance within financial services or similar. Preferably in an AML Compliance Officer capacity
• Experience in improving detection strategies and streamlining risk-based decisioning through use of typologies, data analytics, industry trends, and root cause analysis
• Relevant qualifications/certifications in AML/CTF i.e. ACAMS certification or similar 

What you’ll enjoy...

🙋🏾‍♀️Culture: you will be employed by an inclusive company that offers a team culture like no other in the industry - Flight Centre Travel Group Australia is proud to be a certified Great Place To Work® Australia New Zealand Pty Lt 

🎉Development: Individualised Learning & Development pathway options 

🏆Exclusive Staff Discounts: Accessible via our employee-only portal with 350+ of Australia’s leading retailers, health and wellness discounts, financial planning advice, employee share plan and more 

🌏Travel Discounts: Including family and friends - flights, hotels, tours, cruises, travel insurance and more 

🌻Flexibility: Monday to Friday week, business hours with flexible/hybrid options 

💎Brightness of Future: Career opportunities in a network of brands and businesses across the globe - we promote from within   

🥦Corporate Health Discounts: Access exclusive discounts on health insurance plans for you and your family with our partner, BUPA, access to internal gym 

🌞Mental Health: Support and Employee Assistance Program for staff and family 

🎉Social: Regular awards nights, social team-building and industry events, with the opportunity to attend global conferences (Lisbon in 2024)   

🙏🏼 Giving Back: Corporate Social Responsibility program supporting nominated charities through Workplace Giving, volunteering and fundraising; paid parental and volunteer leave 

💚Sustainability: The protection of our environment is essential to the future of tourism, as a leading travel group, we have made efforts to affect positive change to the environment