AML Operations Director

2 weeks ago

Perth, Western Australia beBeeCompliance Full time $120,255 - $150,000
Job Title: AML Operations Director">

Job Summary:

We are seeking a seasoned and compliance-driven AML Operations Director to lead the delivery of robust Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorism Financing (AML/CTF) operational activities. The ideal candidate will oversee the full spectrum of RWWA's AML/CTF functions, ensuring that regulatory obligations, internal policy requirements, and organisational risk are met.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Operational Excellence: Manage end-to-end operational delivery of AML/CTF functions, including customer due diligence, transaction monitoring, and sanctions compliance.
  • Case Management Leadership: Oversee the complete case lifecycle, from alert generation through investigation, escalation, and closure, ensuring decisions are documented and auditable in line with legal and regulatory standards.
  • Regulatory Compliance: Direct the timely and accurate preparation and submission of AUSTRAC reports, including Suspicious Matter Reports, Threshold Transaction Reports, Annual Compliance Reports, and contributions to the Enterprise-Wide Risk Assessment.
  • Systems and Process Optimisation: Collaborate with technology teams and vendors to refine transaction monitoring rules, maintain AML/CTF platforms, and implement process improvements to enhance detection capability and operational efficiency.
  • Governance and Assurance: Support the execution of the AML/CTF Program, contribute to internal and external audit engagements, and present compliance insights to senior stakeholders.
  • Team Leadership: Provide day-to-day direction, coaching, and mentoring to analysts, fostering a high-performance culture that promotes compliance excellence, accountability, and continuous improvement.
  • Industry Engagement: Represent RWWA at relevant industry forums, conferences, and working groups, staying ahead of emerging risks, regulatory changes, and industry best practice.

Requirements:

You are a respected leader in the AML/CTF compliance field, with a proven ability to balance operational precision with strategic foresight. Your expertise spans both technical and leadership dimensions of financial crime risk management, enabling you to translate complex regulatory requirements into pragmatic, business-aligned solutions.

Essential Qualifications:

  • Extensive AML/CTF Expertise: At least 5 years' experience in AML/CTF and sanctions-related operations, including a minimum of 3 years in a leadership capacity.
  • Regulatory and Technical Knowledge: Strong understanding of AUSTRAC reporting obligations, KYC/ECDD/OCDD requirements, sanctions compliance, and case management methodologies.
  • Qualifications: Tertiary qualifications in Law, Commerce, Economics, Finance, or a related discipline. Recognised AML/CTF certification is highly desirable.
  • Leadership Capability: A track record of building, motivating, and developing high-performing teams, fostering collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement.
  • Analytical and Problem-Solving Skills: Strong capability in interpreting financial data, identifying patterns of unusual activity, and making evidence-based operational decisions.
  • Stakeholder Influence: Confidence and communication skills to engage effectively with senior leaders, regulators, auditors, and industry peers, both in writing and verbally.
  • Resilience and Integrity: Ability to work under pressure in a dynamic, regulated environment while upholding the highest standards of ethical conduct and discretion.

What We Offer:

We offer a purpose-driven work environment that values integrity-driven outcomes for the racing community, government stakeholders, and the wider public.

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