Financial Crime Compliance Expert Lead

1 month ago

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Zeller Full time
About Zeller

We're redefining business banking and payments by championing innovative solutions for all sizes of businesses.

Our mission is to provide access to smarter financial services, accelerating cash flow, and giving businesses a better understanding of their finances. We're building tools to make it happen, and we need your expertise.

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of innovative new products under development, we're looking for a high-performing expert to join our team and disrupt outdated banking solutions.

Job Description:

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. As part of our fast-growing scale-up, you'll juggle strategic and hands-on tasks while 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.

    • 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, and providing compliance advice.
    • Review suspicious criminal activity, working closely with local and federal law enforcement agencies regarding 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).

Salary:$120,000 - $180,000 per annum, depending on experience and qualifications.

Requirements:
    • 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.

Bonus Points:

    • Experience in Banking, Financial Services, Payments, or a Government or Regulatory body (e.g., AUSTRAC).
    • Previous experience in a high-growth startup environment.
    • Relevant industry certification (e.g., CAMS, CFCS).
    • Experience with AFSL compliance and developing compliance training programs.
How We Work:

We thrive on collaboration and spend most of our workweek at our Melbourne CBD office. You'll benefit from a competitive salary package, equity, balanced work-life culture, opportunities for growth, and social activities. If you're passionate about innovation and have the drive and integrity to succeed, apply today.

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