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Compliance and Risk Officer

Melbourne Permanent AU$150,000 - AU$151,000 per year Work from Home or Hybrid View Job Description
This is the first role in Australia and entails managing and overseeing all regulatory compliance activities for the company, whilst establishing the compliance and risk procedures from scratch. This is the first position being hired in Australia and therefore will be a stand-alone, remote position initially. That said, you will sit within a Global Compliance Team and have regular interactions support from colleagues based in Asia and North America.
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  • Fintech business launching in Australia
  • Work directly with Group Head of Compliance and international team

About Our Client

My client is a leading payment services firm with a global presence and an admirable journey to date. Licensed in Australia, they are looking to ' and Expand' within the next 18 months and are looking to hire The Risk and Compliance Officer as the first hire to establish the processes and procedures for the Australian business.

Job Description

Role Overview:

We are seeking an experienced Australia Compliance and Risk Officer to establish and maintain a robust compliance program supporting financial services and financial markets products.

  • Oversee the Australia regulatory compliance and AML/CFT program under the AFS License.
  • Collaborate with Regulatory Authorities and manage ASIC filing and reporting for financial and FX institutional brokerage services.
  • Establish, implement, and monitor compliance policies and procedures, particularly related to AML/CFT laws and AUSTRAC requirements.
  • Manage customer onboarding, enhanced due diligence, risk profiling, sanction screening, transaction monitoring, SMR and IFTI reporting.
  • Provide oversight for the code of conduct and AFCA complaint handling compliance programs.
  • Collaborate with the Global Compliance Team to marry local regulations with group policy.

The Successful Applicant

Requirements:

  • Strong track record of managing compliance operations within regulated environment.
  • Previous experience in Payments Industry or Payments Department of larger organisation is highly values.
  • Demonstrable experience engaging with Regulatory bodies including ASIC, AUSTRAC and AFCA.
  • Strong knowledge of Australian Regulatory environment for CFD trading, AM/CFT and sanctions.
  • Compliance experience with FX derivatives highly preferred.
  • Professional qualifications in compliance is advantageous.
  • Strong written and verbal communication
  • Willingness to work remotely and able to manage time and duties independently.

What's on Offer

This is the first role with a new player in the Australian market and therefore offers the chance to be a key player in an entrepreneurial business as they expand their physical presence here. You will be independent and manage your time and work duties as you see fit, with support provided as required.

Contact
Kate Castell
Quote job ref
JN-062024-6445524
Phone number
+61 3 9607 5635

Job summary

Function
Legal
Specialisation
Compliance Manager
What is your industry?
Financial Services
Location
Melbourne
Job Type
Permanent
Consultant name
Kate Castell
Consultant phone
+61 3 9607 5635
Job Reference
JN-062024-6445524
Work from Home
Work from Home or Hybrid

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