Senior Compliance Officer – MRLO
Nuvei
Job Level
Mid-LevelSenior
About the role
- Oversee the group-wide AML/CTF compliance program, including policies, procedures, and controls across all licensed entities.
- Ensure compliance with AUSTRAC requirements as well as obligations in other jurisdictions.
- Lead AML/CTF risk assessments, transaction monitoring, and reporting, including SMRs/SARs.
- Manage regulatory reporting obligations (e.g., AUSTRAC reports, CIMA filings, VFIU submissions) accurately and timely.
- Act as the key point of contact with regulators and external auditors on AML/CTF matters.
- Provide AML advisory support to internal stakeholders for product launches, onboarding, and client lifecycle management.
- Drive process improvements and automation within AML systems (screening, monitoring, CDD/EDD refresh).
- Lead and mentor the global AML team, ensuring appropriate training, delegation, and performance oversight.
- Support ongoing strategic compliance initiatives, including enhanced client risk rating models and system migrations.
Requirements
- Experience in AML/CTF compliance, preferably within CFDs, derivatives, foreign exchange, or securities trading.
- Comprehensive understanding of the AML/CTF Act 2006 and AUSTRAC regulatory requirements, and knowledge of ASIC obligations.
- Robust understanding of KYC/CDD processes, sanctions screening, and transaction monitoring frameworks.
- Proven experience in managing investigations and preparing Suspicious Matter Reports (SMRs/SARs).
- Prior exposure to trading platforms and environments involving high-frequency transactions.
- Familiarity with international AML/CTF frameworks (FATF, EU AML Directives, UK FCA, US FinCEN).
- Possession of tertiary qualifications in Law, Finance, Business, or a similar field.
- Holders of relevant certifications, such as CAMS or ICA Diploma, encouraged to apply.
