Risk & Compliance Officer (AML/CTF)
People2People AU SF ·www.people2people.com.au
Apply directDrive Compliance, Governance & Risk Strategy in a High-Impact Leadership Role
An exciting opportunity has become available for an experienced Risk & Compliance professional to join a growing professional services organisation as their Risk & Compliance Officer.
Reporting directly to the CEO, this newly created role will take ownership of the firm's compliance framework, ensuring regulatory obligations are met while strengthening governance, risk management and compliance practices across the business.
This is a unique opportunity for a compliance professional seeking genuine ownership, visibility and influence within an organisation navigating an evolving regulatory environment.
About the Role
As the Risk & Compliance Officer, you will play a critical role in developing, implementing and maintaining the firm's compliance framework, with a particular focus on AML/CTF obligations, governance and risk management.
Key responsibilities include:
- Managing and maintaining AML/CTF compliance frameworks
- Overseeing KYC, Customer Due Diligence (CDD) and ongoing monitoring activities
- Conducting compliance reviews, controls testing and risk assessments
- Developing and maintaining policies, procedures and compliance documentation
- Managing regulatory reporting and compliance obligations
- Monitoring legislative and regulatory developments
- Delivering compliance training and awareness initiatives
- Maintaining risk registers and supporting governance activities
- Partnering with senior stakeholders across the business
- Leading and mentoring two direct reports
About You
You may currently be working as a:
- Risk & Compliance Officer
- Compliance Manager
- AML/CTF Compliance Officer
- Financial Crime Manager
- Regulatory Compliance Manager
- Senior Compliance Analyst
- Risk & Governance Specialist
To be successful, you will demonstrate:
- Experience within Risk, Compliance, AML/CTF or Financial Crime
- Strong understanding of regulatory and governance frameworks
- Exposure to AUSTRAC obligations and AML/CTF compliance requirements
- Experience managing KYC, CDD and compliance monitoring activities
- Strong policy development and stakeholder management skills
- The ability to work both strategically and operationally
- Excellent communication and relationship-building capability
What's on Offer?
- Newly created role with genuine ownership
- Direct access to the CEO and executive leadership team
- Opportunity to shape compliance strategy and frameworks
- Leadership responsibility with direct reports
Why Apply?
This is more than a compliance role. It is an opportunity to become the key compliance and governance leader within a growing organisation and play a significant role in shaping its future regulatory and risk management approach.
If you're looking for a position where you can make a genuine impact while building and improving compliance frameworks from the ground up, we'd love to hear from you. Apply now or message Jayden on 0478 777 678.
At people2people, Edge Recruitment and Frog Recruitment, we welcome everyone and encourage people to be their authentic selves. If you require reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please contact your recruitment consultant so we can support your needs.