JOB  DETAILS

We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Compliance Analyst to join our growing Legal & Compliance team in Sydney. This is a regulatory compliance-focused role, responsible for monitoring adherence to applicable financial services legislation, maintaining compliance registers and frameworks, supporting audits and regulatory reporting, and contributing to policy and procedure development. The successful candidate will also provide support across AML/CTF functions, including onboarding escalations, transaction monitoring and investigations, as required.

Your Key Responsibilities Will Include

Regulatory Compliance

• Monitor adherence to the AML/CTF Act 2006 (AU) and the AML/CFT Act 2009 (NZ), applicable AUSTRAC and DIA rules, and other financial services legislation across the Australian and New Zealand entities.
• Maintain and continuously improve compliance SOPs, policies, procedures, and risk assessment frameworks.
• Maintain compliance registers, risk registers, and exception records, including case documentation in Salesforce.
• Monitor regulatory developments across AUSTRAC, RBA, DIA, FMA, and RBNZ, and assess operational impact for the business across both jurisdictions.
• Conduct compliance monitoring and quality assurance reviews across onboarding, transaction processing, and merchant management functions.
• Support internal and external audits and regulatory examinations across both AU and NZ entities.
• Prepare internal compliance reports and management information for the AMLCO and senior leadership.
• Support external dispute resolution processes, including record retrieval and response preparation.
• Conduct reseller and merchant compliance assessments, including review of third-party agreements against compliance requirements.
• Support the delivery of AML/CTF and regulatory training programs to embed compliance awareness across the business.
• Support the AMLCO in the day-to-day operation of the AML/CTF compliance program.
• Prepare periodic compliance reports and MI for the AMLCO and senior leadership.

Requirements

What Makes You a Great Fit:

Education & Certifications

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, law, business, or a related field.
• CAMS certification or equivalent preferred.

Experience

• 3–5 years’ experience in regulatory compliance within merchant acquiring, payments processing, fintech, or financial services.
• Demonstrated knowledge of the AML/CTF Act 2006, AUSTRAC regulatory requirements, and sanctions screening programs.
• Familiarity with AUSTRAC and DIA reporting obligations and AML/CTF compliance program management across both the Australian and New Zealand jurisdictions.
• Experience with compliance case management systems, including Salesforce or equivalent CRM/GRC platforms.

Skills & Attributes

• Strong analytical and investigative capabilities.
• Ability to interpret and apply complex regulatory requirements with precision.
• Openness to leveraging AI and compliance technology tools to enhance monitoring, case management, and reporting workflows.
• High attention to detail and composure under pressure.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.

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