Manager Regulatory Compliance Australia New Zealand
Manager Regulatory Compliance Australia New Zealand
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Job Description
The Manager Regulatory Compliance Australia & New Zealand will be a key member of the Global Risk and Compliance (GRC) team assisting with the development and oversight of the companys regulatory compliance framework and ensuring alignment with applicable laws and standards.
Reporting to the Chief Compliance Officer (CCO) you will have extensive knowledge of regulatory requirements in Financial Services including AntiMoney Laundering (AML) regulations in Australia and New Zealand and industry best practices related to compliance program management and regulatory oversight.
In this role you will be a key member of the GRC team and will provide inputs in implementing and maintaining the companys regulatory compliance policies procedures and compliance assurance programs. This includes ensuring compliance with evolving regulatory requirements managing regulatory audits and inspections and serving as the primary point of contact with regulatory authorities in Australia and New Zealand. You will also provide strategic advice and compliance guidance to senior leadership and business teams to support sustainable growth while mitigating compliance risks.
Most importantly you will bring a passion for building and sustaining robust regulatory compliance programs with a focus on fostering a strong culture of compliance and operational excellence across the organization.
Key Responsibilities
Assist the CCO in maintaining and enhancing a robust regulatory compliance framework for the organisation ensuring alignment with Finmos obligations and industry best practices.
Collaborate with crossfunctional teams including Product Engineering and Operations to embed compliance considerations into business operations and product development.
Oversee the of regulatory control reviews including EnterpriseWide Risk Assessments (EWRA) regulatory obligations GapAnalysis as well as ensuring continuous evaluation of regulatory risks across the organization.
Manage internal and external regulatory audits ensuring readiness coordination and timely responses to findings or recommendations.
Assist Fraud and Operations teams with advice and support on local operations fraud prevention and disputes management to ensure alignment to industry best practices
Assist with maintaining and improving the companys Compliance Training Program to promote awareness and deeper understanding of Compliance obligations across all levels of the organization.
Conduct detailed reviews and assessments of regulatory policies and procedures ensuring they are uptodate with evolving laws regulations and guidelines.
Serve as a key point of contact for regulators and Law Enforcement Agencies addressing inquiries providing updates and ensuring a proactive and transparent relationship
Provide strategic compliance guidance to leadership and operational teams balancing business objectives with regulatory requirements
Oversee the development and implementation of reporting systems to track compliance metrics ensuring clear visibility into the organizations regulatory adherence.
Foster a strong culture of compliance by actively engaging with teams across the organization and promoting adherence to the companys risk and compliance standards.
Qualifications :
Required knowledge & experience
Minimum 68 years of relevant experience within a regulatory compliance role in financial services technology law enforcement or a government agency with deep expertise in Regulatory Compliance and Risk Management;
Demonstrated comprehensive understanding of global regulatory frameworks including AML/CFT practices while collaborating with regulators merchants thirdparty payment processors and banking partners in the Fintech and Payments sector;
Possess technical knowledge and experience with Regulatory Compliance requirements globally including expertise in crossborder payments financial institutions payments money service businesses and banking compliance.
Possess working knowledge or exposure on fraud and dispute management process and practices
Proficient in areas such as AML/CFT prudential regulation data protection anticorruption internal fraud prevention and consumer protection laws.
Proven experience in optimising regulatory compliance efforts;
Handson experience working collaboratively with crossfunctional leadership including legal engineering product management and data analytics teams to enhance regulatory compliance systems and processes.
Strong leadership skills with a proven ability to manage and mentor teams of varying sizes while fostering a culture of compliance integrity and high performance.
Methodical and strategic approach to work with excellent time management skills and a mindset geared toward continuous improvement and operational excellence.
Preferred Qualifications
Relevant and relatable experience in Payments / FinTech / Financial Institutions required
Familiarity with card acquiring / issuing schemes / Payments highly desirable
Compliance Risk Management education preferred such as OCEG ACAMS ICA etc
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Project Management experience and/or certification(s) will be an advantage
Remote Work :
Yes
Employment Type :
Fulltime
Employment Type
Remote
