Senior Compliance Program Manager

We are looking for a motivated and experienced Senior Compliance Program Manager who will act as Convera's Compliance Officer for its Australian and New Zealand operations. In this role, you'll help promote a sound Compliance culture across Convera by ensuring that there is an effective Compliance program that enables employees to take informed, risk-based decisions as they execute their business plans. This is a high impact and hands-on role with responsibilities involving Convera's Financial Crimes Compliance team where the candidate will strategically implement the Compliance program and identify and manage risks in partnership with the Convera leadership team.

• Execute all responsibilities as the Compliance Officer of a fast growing fintech global payments business and Sanctions matters.
• Be responsible (directly or through delegation) for SMR decisions, be the primary point of contact for local regulators.
• Ensure all regulatory reporting including IFTI, IVTR and PTR are completed in an accurate and timely manner.
• Ensure AML risks are appropriately documented and reported to senior leadership.
• Provide advice and guidance on policies, new product and expansion initiatives.
• Execute oversight on all outsourced Financial Crime Compliance activities.
• Direct and oversee the monitoring and testing key AML/Compliance controls.
• Track, direct, and implement regulatory changes.
• Manage and support internal / external audits and regulatory inspections.
• Participate with senior management to establish strategic plans and objectives. Effectively cascade functional strategy and contribute to development of organizational policies.
• Work on complex issues where problems are not clearly defined and where fundamental principles do not fully apply. Translates business segment strategy into functional compliance plans and guides compliance execution.
• Participate in corporate development of methods, techniques and evaluation criteria for Compliance projects, programs, and people.
• Interact with senior management, executives, and/or major customers which frequently involves negotiating matters of significance to the organization. Reconcile multiple stakeholder views to drive business results.
• Act as escalation and final decision point for Financial Crime

• Minimum 8 years relative work experience at least 2 years of prior Compliance Officer experience with related bachelor's degree (preferably a Law degree)
• Advanced knowledge of the Australian and New Zealand regulatory environment, the relevant AML/CTF Acts and rules, and experience dealing with AUSTRAC and the New Zealand Department of Internal Affairs.
• Knowledge and experience with payment products domestic and internationally; fintech experience preferred
• Demonstrated ability to advise senior business leadership and Board members on Financial Crime matters
• An ability to resolve and advise on complex issues where analysis requires in-depth evaluation of variable factors in a timely manner
• An ability to direct the application of existing principles and guides development of new policies, evolving market best practices and ideas
• Ability to enhance relationships and networks with internal and external partners, including outside areas of own expertise
• Preferred - Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist (CAMS) or other financial crime related certification

Convera is a global leader in commercial payments that powers international business by moving money with ease. We provide tech-led payment solutions to help more than 26,000 customers globally grow with confidence, from small businesses to CFOs and treasurers. As experts in foreign exchange, risk and compliance, with an unrivaled regulatory footprint, Convera's financial network spans more than 140 currencies and 200 countries and territories.

Our teams care deeply about the value we deliver to our customers, which makes Convera a rewarding place to work. This is an exciting time for our organization as we expand our team with growth-minded, results-oriented people who are looking to move fast in an innovative environment.

As a truly global company with employees in over 20 countries, we are passionate about diversity; we seek and celebrate people from different backgrounds, lifestyles, and unique points of view. We want to work with the best people and ensure we foster a culture of inclusion and belonging.

• Great career growth and development opportunities in a global organization
• Market competitive salary, plus annual bonus
• A flexible approach to work
• Paid holidays, time-off and leave policies for life events (maternity, paternity, adoption, bereavement, military)
• Paid volunteering opportunities

There are plenty of amazing opportunities at Convera for talented, creative problem solvers who never settle for good enough and are looking to transform Business to Business payments. Apply now if you're ready to unleash your potential.

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