Head of Compliance
Sokin
Senior Compliance Officer – MRLO
Nuvei
full-time
Posted on:
Location: 🇦🇺 Australia
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Senior
About the role
- The world of payment processing is rapidly evolving, and businesses are looking for loyal and strategic partners to help them grow.
- WE ARE NUVEI. A Canadian fintech company accelerating the business of clients around the world. Nuvei’s modular, flexible and scalable technology allows leading companies to accept next-gen payments, offer all payout options and benefit from banking, risk and fraud management services.
- Connecting businesses to their customers in more than 200 markets, with local acquiring in 50+ markets, 150 currencies and more than 700 alternative payment methods, Nuvei provides the technology and insights for customers and partners to succeed locally and globally with one integration.
- At Nuvei, we live our core values, and we thrive on solving complex problems. We’re dedicated to continually improving our product and providing relentless customer service.
- Role Overview: Senior Compliance Officer & MLRO to manage regulatory compliance and financial crime prevention with focus on AML, CTF, and conduct risks; act as MLRO and possibly hold Compliance Oversight.
- Key Responsibilities: Serve as primary compliance lead for the Australian business; ensure compliance with local laws and regulations including ASIC obligations, AFSL conditions, Corporations Act, and AUSTRAC AML/CTF Rules; design and implement internal compliance and risk management frameworks; act as the registered MLRO for Australia and the key point of contact for AUSTRAC; oversee the full AML/CTF programme including risk assessments, CDD/EDD, transaction monitoring, sanctions screening, and suspicious matter reporting; prepare and file SMRs with AUSTRAC and respond to follow-up inquiries or audits; maintain and update the AML/CTF Program; prepare and present regular compliance and AML reports to the board and senior management; lead responses to regulatory reviews, external audits, and internal inspections; engage with regulators (AUSTRAC, ASIC, etc.) on compliance matters and regulatory developments.
Requirements
- 5+ years of experience in compliance, AML/CTF, or regulatory roles within financial services, fintech, or banking, including experience as a registered MLRO or equivalent.
- In-depth understanding of Australian regulatory frameworks, including AFSL obligations, ASIC RGs, and AUSTRAC AML/CTF regulations.
- Track record of successfully managing AML/CTF programs, risk frameworks, and reporting obligations.
- Strong knowledge of international best practices (e.g., FATF, Wolfsberg Principles).
- Relevant qualifications such as ACAMS, ICA Diploma, or law, finance, or risk degrees preferred.
- Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence, advise, and challenge at all levels.
