Senior Compliance Officer
2 days ago
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 benefit from banking, risk and fraud management services. Connecting businesses to their customers in more than 200 markets, with local acquiring in 50+ markets, 150 currencies and more than 700 alternative payment methods, Nuvei provides the technology and insights for customers and partners to succeed locally and globally with one integration.
At Nuvei, we live our core values, and we thrive on solving complex problems. We're dedicated to continually improving our product and providing relentless customer service. We are always looking for exceptional talent to join us on the journey
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
Requirements
- 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
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