Global head of Financial Crime

Job Description

OFX is a leading financial operations company providing businesses and accounting firms with real-time financial control and visibility to do business anywhere in the world. With an innovative platform and 24/7 human support, OFX automates and simplifies doing business across borders, reducing risk and eliminating routine operational tasks. Offering global business accounts, payments to 180 countries in 30+ currencies and currency risk management solutions to simplify global payments. OFX further enhances business operations by providing corporate cards with spend management, bill payments, vendor management, and integrations with popular accounting and HRIS software, to help achieve better business solutions so accounting firms and businesses thrive.

Headquartered in Sydney, Australia, with offices globally, in the United States, Canada, United Kingdom, Ireland, New Zealand, Singapore and Hong Kong. OFX has been a trusted innovator in global money movement for over 25 years.

Purpose of your role

We are seeking a visionary and decisive Global Head of Financial Crime & Fraud to join our team in Sydney, Australia. In this critical leadership role, you will be responsible for developing and implementing strategies to combat financial crime and fraud across our global operations.

• Lead the development and execution of a comprehensive financial crime and fraud prevention strategy aligned with our organization's goals and risk appetite
• Oversee global teams responsible for detecting, investigating, and mitigating financial crime and fraud risks
• Collaborate with senior executives to ensure effective integration of anti-fraud measures across all business units
• Stay abreast of emerging financial crime trends, regulatory changes, and technological advancements in fraud prevention
• Develop and maintain relationships with key stakeholders, including regulators, law enforcement agencies, and industry partners
• Implement robust monitoring systems and analytics tools to enhance fraud detection capabilities
• Provide expert guidance on complex financial crime and fraud cases
• Drive a culture of compliance and ethical behavior throughout the organization
• Report regularly to the board and executive leadership on financial crime and fraud risk management

Qualifications

What you bring

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business Administration, or related field; Master's degree preferred
• Relevant certifications such as CAMS (Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist) or CFE (Certified Fraud Examiner)
• Minimum of 15 years of experience in financial crime prevention and fraud detection, with at least 10 years in a leadership role
• Proven track record of developing and implementing successful anti-fraud strategies in a global financial institution or regulatory body
• In-depth knowledge of global financial regulations and compliance standards
• Strong expertise in risk management, regulatory compliance, and data analytics
• Exceptional leadership skills with the ability to manage and motivate large, diverse teams across multiple geographies
• Advanced analytical and problem-solving skills, with a keen eye for detail
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, capable of influencing at the executive level
• Proficiency in project management and change management
• Understanding of emerging technologies in fraud detection and prevention
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment and make critical decisions
• Willingness to travel internationally as required

Additional Information

What it's like working at OFX

We're OFXers because we want to make a difference. We see challenges as opportunities and we're not afraid to roll up our sleeves to get stuff done. We're committed to making things easier for our clients, pushing boundaries and continuing to move with the times so that we can continue to inspire confidence every day and through every transaction.

We operate as one team, cross-functionally and globally, to drive outcomes that deliver excellence for our customers. We're curious self-starters who love learning and sharing our knowledge with others. We embrace change and use our initiative and resilience to overcome challenges.

• Always keep learning.
  We offer a wide range of learning and career development opportunities to help every OFXer build their capacity and career, with leadership training, secondments, internal mobility and access to a large library of online learning.
• Make a difference.
  Through our Make a Difference program, we encourage OFXers to give back to causes and communities that are important to them. We celebrate this with an annual volunteer day, which OFXers can use together or individually, as well as matched giving and the opportunity to nominate charity of choice every quarter.
• Reward and recognition.
  We recognise a job well done. OFXers are encouraged to celebrate their peers' effort, technical expertise or support through a range of global and regional channels and awards, including quarterly and annual awards, milestones and shout outs.
• Showing our social side.
  Our Good Vibes employee-led committees around the globe organize events to help keep our employees engaged inside and outside the office. Whether it's a wellbeing activity, end of year celebration, or a monthly team get-together, our team wants you to feel welcome
• Benefits that mean something.
  We offer a range of fantastic benefits, including, primary and secondary gender neutral carer parental leave (16 weeks) or birthday leave, you'll feel well-supported at OFX.
• A great work environment.
  Enjoy work-life balance and flexibility with our hybrid work model, in an inclusive, diverse and non-hierarchal culture.

At OFX, we are committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive and accessible workplace where we value, respect, and encourage our people to be their authentic selves. With an employee base as diverse as the clients we serve, we know that fostering an inclusive workplace is fundamental to our continued success. If you require accommodation for any portion of the recruitment and hiring process, please email us at

We encourage you to apply if this role aligns with your career aspirations.