Head of Compliance

3 days ago

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Banking Circle Full time
Overview

Join to apply for the Head of Compliance & MLRO role at Banking Circle. Banking Circle is a fintech, bank, and workplace that aims to be a payment pioneer. Every day, up to 2 million payments run through our platform. We work closely with central banks and clients worldwide to improve payment flows. Founded less than 10 years ago, Banking Circle is a fully licensed bank with about 700 colleagues across 8 countries. We are growing rapidly and offer a fun, international workplace. You will report functionally to the APAC Head of Compliance & MLRO and to the General Manager of Australia, and you will work closely with the first line AML operations team.

Responsibilities
  • Identify the main laws, rules and standards to which BC Payments Australia is subject.
  • Identify and assess the compliance risk associated with BC Payments Australia's expansion.
  • Develop, implement, and maintain Compliance & AML/CTF policies and procedures for Australia.
  • Serve as the point of contact with regulators and manage regulatory reporting and filings.
  • Act as the main contact for AML/CTF inquiries and investigations, report suspicious activities to authorities and keep detailed records.
  • Report on Australia Compliance & AML/CTF to senior management, compliance risk committees and the board as necessary.
  • Lead the rollout and ongoing management of Australia-specific Compliance & AML/CFT trainings.
Qualifications
  • At least 8 years of experience in Compliance and AML/CTF, preferably within banking and/or cross-border payments.
  • Professional certifications such as CAMS or CFCS are highly desirable.
  • In-depth knowledge of Banking/Fintech/Payments & AML/CTF laws & regulations, and local compliance guidelines.
  • Ability to interpret complex regulatory requirements and to implement and deliver solutions.
  • Strategic thinker with strong leadership, analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, and the ability to interact effectively with all levels of the organization and external stakeholders.
  • A strong team player who thrives in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.
  • English as the company language; Banking Circle is an international company with a diverse workforce.
How to apply / Contact

We look forward to hearing from you. We review applications and interview candidates continuously. Please note that we don't accept or consider CVs received through email or direct messages.

If you have questions, please reach out to Ellen Aastrup Lentz, Global Recruitment Partner, at ellm@bankingcircle.com. No recruitment agencies, please.

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, age, religion, sexual orientation, national origin or any other characteristic protected under federal, state or local laws, regulations and ordinances. To learn more about Banking Circle, visit is at www.bankingcircle.com.

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