Anti Money Laundering Compliance Lead

4 weeks ago

Melbourne, Australia Zeller Full time

**About Zeller**

At Zeller, we’re champions for businesses of all sizes, and proud to be a fast-growing Australian scale-up taking on the ambitious goal of reimagining business banking and payments.

We believe in a level playing field, where all businesses benefit from access to smarter payments and financial services solutions that accelerate their cash flow, help them get paid faster, and give them a better understanding of their finances. So we’re hard at work building the tools to make it happen.

Zeller is growing fast, backed by leading VCs, and brings together a global team of passionate payment and tech industry professionals. With an exciting roadmap of innovative new products under development, we are building a high performing team to take on the outdated banking solutions. If you are passionate about innovation, thrive in fast-paced environments, embrace a challenge, hate bureaucracy, and can’t think of anything more exciting than disrupting the status-quo, then read on to learn more.

As our AML Compliance Lead, you'll play a pivotal role in driving our AML compliance strategy and execution as we scale. You'll be exposed to cutting-edge financial crime technology, lead multiple compliance streams and deliver important projects. Being part of a fast-growing scale-up, you will juggle strategic and hands-on tasks whilst empowering your team of 7.

Your deep understanding of AML/CTF Compliance will make you a key figure in our organisation and a key decision-maker within our Compliance team and the broader business.

**Key responsibilities**:
- Report directly to the Head of Risk & Compliance to support the execution of the AML program, strategy and operation.
- Lead a team of 7 talented compliance analysts.
- Structured career pathway to become an AML/CTF Compliance Officer (MLRO).
- Act as the key contact with multiple Regulatory bodies such as ASIC, AUSTRAC and AFCA.
- Liaise with senior stakeholders and external partners/vendors.
- Draft and review AML/CTF policies based on AUSTRAC guidelines.
- Ability to shape multiple aspects of Zeller's Compliance Program, including compliance training, policy reviews, complaints escalation, provide compliance advice etc.
- Review suspicious criminal activity, working closely with local and federal law enforcement agencies with regard to ongoing investigations.
- Regular reviews of process documents and controls to ensure they are relevant and up to date (including feedback from internal audit).
- Work on various ad-hoc projects, including the implementation of new systems and the uplift of existing systems, e.g. the Transaction Monitoring Systems (TMSs).

**Qualifications and Experience**:
- 5+ years experience in AML/Compliance, legal function within a regulated financial institution environment.
- Experience engaging with Regulatory bodies.
- A Bachelor’s degree or a track record of experience that proves it was not required.
- Knowledge of the AML/CTF Act and Regulatory requirements.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

**Attributes**:
- Great attention to detail and proven work ethic.
- You can work independently with mínimal supervision.
- You have an enquiring and analytical mindset.
- You can perform in a fast-paced, team-based environment.
- You can liaise with other teams, including Customer Success, Sales, and Marketing.
- You understand the importance of preventing Financial Crime.
- **Bonus Points (Nice to have)**:

- You have experience in Banking, Financial Services, Payments or a Government or Regulatory body (e.g. AUSTRAC).
- You have been part of a high-growth startup environment before.
- You have a relevant industry certification (e.g. CAMS, CFCS).
- You have experience with AFSL compliance and developing compliance training programmes.-
**How we work**

Our team thrives on the energy of being together. While technology connects us virtually, we love the in-person collaboration and spend majority of our work week at our spacious (and fully stocked with snacks) Melbourne CBD office.

**Like the rest of the team, you’ll benefit from**

A competitive salary package, including equity from an early stage;

A balanced, progressive, and supportive work environment;

Excellent parental leave and other leave entitlements;

A fantastic office environment;

Endless learning and development opportunities;

Plenty of fun and social opportunities - we love to come together as a team;

An ability to influence and shape the future of Zeller as our company scales both domestically and globally;

Being part of one of Australia’s most exciting scale-ups.

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