Senior Compliance Officer

3 weeks ago

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Nuvei Full time
Role Overview

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Compliance Officer & MLRO to manage aspects of regulatory compliance and financial crime prevention. This role is critical in ensuring the organisation meets its legal and regulatory obligations, with a particular focus on anti-money laundering (AML), counter-terrorist financing (CTF), and broader conduct risks.

You will act as the Money Laundering Reporting Officer and may also hold responsibility for Compliance Oversight if required.

Key Responsibilities

- Serve as the primary compliance lead for the Australian business.

- Ensure compliance with local laws and regulations, including ASIC obligations, AFSL conditions, Corporations Act, and AUSTRAC AML/CTF Rules.

- Design and implement internal compliance and risk management frameworks.

- Act as the registered MLRO for Australia and the key point of contact for AUSTRAC.

- Oversee the full AML/CTF programme, including risk assessments, CDD/EDD, transaction monitoring, sanctions screening, and suspicious matter reporting (SMRs).

- Prepare and file SMRs with AUSTRAC and respond to any follow-up inquiries or audits.

- Maintain and update the AML/CTF Program and ensure it remains effective and compliant with regulatory expectations.

- Prepare and present regular compliance and AML reports to the board and senior management.

- Lead responses to regulatory reviews, external audits, and internal inspections.

- Engage with regulators (AUSTRAC, ASIC, etc.) on compliance matters and regulatory developments.

- Lead on regulatory inspections, audits, and inquiries.

Qualifications

- 5+ years of experience in compliance, AML/CTF, or regulatory roles within financial services, fintech, or banking, including experience as a registered MLRO or equivalent.

- In-depth understanding of Australian regulatory frameworks, including AFSL obligations, ASIC RGs, and AUSTRAC AML/CTF regulations.

- Track record of successfully managing AML/CTF programs, risk frameworks, and reporting obligations.

- Strong knowledge of international best practices (e.g., FATF, Wolfsberg Principles).

- Relevant qualifications such as ACAMS, ICA Diploma, or law, finance, or risk degrees preferred.

- Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence, advise, and challenge at all levels.

#J-18808-Ljbffr

  • Senior Compliance Officer

    2 weeks ago

    Sydney, New South Wales, Australia beBeeCompliance Full time $200,000 - $250,000

    Job Title: Senior Compliance Officer\Job Summary:\\We are seeking a highly experienced and skilled Senior Compliance Officer to oversee our compliance framework, ensuring regulatory adherence and integrity.\This is a critical role that requires expertise in financial services compliance, with a focus on anti-money laundering (AML), counter-terrorism...

  • Senior Compliance Officer

    3 weeks ago

    Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Optiver US LLC Full time

    Optiver is a global market maker founded in Amsterdam, with offices in London, Chicago, Austin, New York, Sydney, Shanghai, Hong Kong, Singapore, Taipei and Mumbai. Established in 1986, today we are a leading liquidity provider, with close to 2,000 employees in offices around the world, united in our commitment to improve the market through competitive...

  • Senior Compliance Officer

    2 weeks ago

    Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Nuvei Full time

    Nuvei is a Canadian fintech company accelerating the business of clients around the world. Nuvei26s modular, flexible and scalable technology allows leading companies to accept next-gen payments, offer all payout options and benefit from banking, risk and fraud management services. Connecting businesses to their customers in more than 200 markets, with local...

  • Senior Compliance Officer

    2 weeks ago

    Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Nuvei Full time

    Nuvei is a Canadian fintech company accelerating the business of clients around the world. Nuvei26s modular, flexible and scalable technology allows leading companies to accept next-gen payments, offer all payout options and benefit from banking, risk and fraud management services. Connecting businesses to their customers in more than 200 markets, with local...

  • Senior Compliance Officer

    3 weeks ago

    Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Nuvei Full time

    Role OverviewWe are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Compliance Officer & MLRO to manage aspects of regulatory compliance and financial crime prevention. This role is critical in ensuring the organisation meets its legal and regulatory obligations, with a particular focus on anti-money laundering (AML), counter-terrorist financing (CTF), and...

  • Senior Compliance Officer

    3 weeks ago

    Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Optiver Full time

    Join to apply for the Senior Compliance Officer role at Optiver.About OptiverOptiver is a global market maker founded in Amsterdam, with offices in London, Chicago, Austin, New York, Sydney, Shanghai, Hong Kong, Singapore, Taipei and Mumbai. Established in 1986, today we are a leading liquidity provider with close to 2,000 employees worldwide, united in our...

  • Senior Compliance Officer

    3 weeks ago

    Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Optiver Full time

    Join to apply for the Senior Compliance Officer role at Optiver. About OptiverOptiver is a global market maker founded in Amsterdam, with offices in London, Chicago, Austin, New York, Sydney, Shanghai, Hong Kong, Singapore, Taipei and Mumbai. Established in 1986, today we are a leading liquidity provider with close to 2,000 employees worldwide, united in...

  • Senior Compliance Officer

    2 weeks ago

    Sydney, New South Wales, Australia beBeeCompliance Full time $120,000 - $170,000

    Job Title: Senior Compliance OfficerWe are seeking a highly experienced compliance professional to support our business within the APAC region.This role will involve close engagement with key stakeholders and regulatory bodies to ensure ongoing compliance with all relevant laws and regulations.Key Responsibilities:Focusing on AML/CTF compliance, incident...

  • Senior Compliance Officer

    55 minutes ago

    Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Nuvei Full time $120,000 - $180,000 per year

    The world of payment processing is rapidly evolving, and businesses are looking for loyal and strategic partners to help them grow.WE ARE NUVEI. A Canadian fintech company accelerating the business of clients around the world. Nuvei's modular, flexible and scalable technology allows leading companies to accept next-gen payments, offer all payout options and...

  • Senior Compliance Officer

    2 weeks ago

    Sydney, New South Wales, Australia beBeeCompliance Full time $150,000 - $170,000

    **Job Title:** Senior Compliance OfficerAbout the RoleWe are seeking a seasoned professional to lead our Enforcement division. As Director, Enforcement, you will be responsible for driving key strategies and policies to effectively regulate and enforce anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism financing laws.You will provide high-level leadership to your...