Head of Compliance and Aml

6 days ago

Brisbane, Australia Queensland Country Bank Full time

Put simply, we are a bank that has a distinct purpose of helping Queenslanders live better lives through better finances.
About the Role
Bring your hands-on, practical approach and enjoy a career within an organisation that genuinely puts people first. This role is responsible for developing and managing a robust compliance governance and AML management framework and the successful applicant will be able to demonstrate how they balance regulatory requirements with commercial practicality.
As an experienced leader, you will proactively manage Queensland Country’s obligations, engage with regulators, build a successful team, deliver compliance training, and present insightful reports to senior stakeholders. Close collaboration with business leaders will be key to embedding compliance practices across the organisation while ensuring adherence to all relevant laws, codes and requirements of statutory bodies to align with the organisation’s strategic goals.
This is a full-time opportunity reporting to the Chief Risk Officer. This role can be located at either our Townsville or Brisbane offices.
About You
- Exceptional written and oral communication, as well as high level negotiating and influencing skills
- High level of attention to detail and exceptional time management skills
- Knowledge of legislation, acts and codes applicable to financial services, credit and general insurance
- Proven AML experience
- Ability to draft and maintain an AML Program to ensure compliance with the AML/CTF Act AML/CTF Rules and AUSRAC Guidance
- Have an in-depth understanding of ASIC reportable situation regime
- Prior governance experience
- Demonstrated experience managing a team both on site and remotely
- Ability to build relationships and ensure that compliance obligations are understood and implement across the business
- A law degree (desirable) or demonstrated experience (minimum 5 years) in a similar position
- Experience working and advising a financial institution on regulative and legislative changes

We Offer
At Queensland Country we value our staff and offer some great employee benefits such as:

- A supportive team that works together and celebrate contributions
- Two days Community Volunteer Leave per year
- Birthday leave day
- Discounts and best possible rates on our products and services
- Work/life balance philosophy and many more perks

About Us
Put simply, we are a bank that has a distinct purpose of helping Queenslanders live better lives through better finances.
We have been certified as a Great Place to Work for another year and with over 50 years in business, we continue to shape a phenomenal culture through having our values at the core of what we do. You instantly feel the passion, comradery, and optimism from everyone and can see just how much fun we have as we work together to grow a stronger business and deliver for our Members.
How to Apply
- Queensland Country Bank limited ABN 77 087 651 027 AFSL/Australian Credit Licence 244 533, Queensland Country Health Fund Ltd ABN 18 085 048 237 registered health insurer.

To be eligible to apply, you must have Australian or New Zealand citizenship or permanent residency status. If you are successful for a role with Queensland Country Bank, you will be required to undergo a pre-employment criminal history check and pre-employment credit history check.

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