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Head of Risk and Compliance (AU and NZ)


Company : OrbitRemit


Location : Sydney, Australia


Created : 2025-06-20


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

Add expected salary to your profile for insightsAML Compliance Officer; Serve as the designated AML Compliance Officer for Australian operations, maintain and develop the AML/CTF Framework and all associated policies, procedures and controls for Australia and New Zealand, and monitor, train and supervise OrbitRemit''s compliance operations.Risk Strategy Development: Develop, implement, and maintain a comprehensive risk management framework that aligns with OrbitRemits business objectives.Risk Identification & Assessment: Identify and assess risks related to financial transactions, regulatory compliance, cyber security, operational processes, and other areas impacting the business.Regulatory Compliance: Ensure that OrbitRemit complies with all applicable regulatory requirements in the jurisdictions where it operates, including anti-money laundering (AML), counter-financing of terrorism (CFT), consumer protection, privacy and data protection regulations.Risk Mitigation: Design and implement risk mitigation strategies including contingency planning, and internal controls.Risk Reporting: Regularly report to the executive team and board of directors on the status of risk management activities, emerging risks, and the effectiveness of the risk management framework.Crisis Management: Lead the organizations response to significant risk events, including managing communications and recovery efforts.Team Leadership: Build and lead a high-performing compliance team, providing guidance, mentorship, and professional development opportunities.Collaboration: Work closely with other departments, including Engineering, Product and Operations, to ensure integrated risk management across the organization.Stakeholder Engagement: Engage with external stakeholders, including regulators, auditors, and partners, to ensure transparency and maintain strong relationships.Skills, Experience & EducationEducation: Bachelors degree in law, Finance, Economics, Business Administration, or a related field. A masters degree or professional certification is preferred.Experience: Minimum of 7 years of experience in compliance and risk management, preferably in financial services or fintech, with at least 5 years in a leadership role. Extensive AML/CTF policy and operational experience is critical for this role.Regulatory Knowledge: In-depth knowledge of regulatory requirements relevant to financial services and fintech, particularly in the areas of AML/CTF, privacy, AFS Licensing and data protection.Analytical Skills: Strong analytical and critical thinking skills, with the ability to interpret complex data and make informed decisions.Leadership: Proven leadership abilities, with experience in building and managing a team of professionals.Communication: Excellent communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex risk concepts to non-specialists and senior stakeholders.Technological Proficiency: Familiarity with risk management software and tools, and an understanding of cyber security risks.Integrity: High ethical standards and a commitment to upholding the integrity and reputation of OrbitRemit.We know that great candidates may not tick every box on a job description. If you are excited about this role and believe your skills and experience could contribute to our team, we would love to hear from you, regardless of whether you meet every single requirement.Please note that we are handling this recruitment process directly and are not working with external agencies at this time. We encourage you to include any questions or additional information in your application.How do your skills match this job?How do your skills match this job?Sign in and update your profile to get insights.To help fast track investigation, please include here any other relevant details that prompted you to report this job ad as fraudulent / misleading / discriminatory.Researching careers? Find all the information and tips you need on career advice. #J-18808-Ljbffr