Compliance Officer

Windcave

Compliance Officer at Windcave responsible for risk management and regulatory compliance within financial services. Overseeing AML controls, risk assessments, and internal audits in a hybrid work environment.

Posted 4/26/2026full-timeAuckland • 🇳🇿 New ZealandMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Implement and maintain an enterprise-wide integrated risk management and governance framework
Develop and oversee risk assessment processes across credit, market, operational, and compliance risk categories
Maintain core corporate risk policies, including those covering: AML and financial crime, Operational and information security, Business continuity, Acceptable use and data protection
Handle internal suspicious activity reports and submit SARs to the NCA
Ensure consistency and effectiveness of AML controls across all business areas
Serve as the key contact for AML audits, regulatory inspections, and scheme reviews
Ensure FCA compliance by maintaining up-to-date procedures and supplying fraud-related data as required
Design and deliver internal staff training on AML, PCI DSS, and compliance policies
Conduct and coordinate internal and external audits to meet PCI, DIA, and card scheme requirements
Build trust and ensure credibility with key business partners, auditors, customers, and regulators.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in law, Business, Finance, or a related field
5 years' experience in AML, risk, and compliance roles in financial services or payments
Experience in the payments industry is preferred
Excellent working knowledge of FCA regulations, AML frameworks, and financial crime prevention
Strong familiarity with PCI DSS, fraud risk management, and data protection standards
Proven ability to lead and implement internal controls and training programs
Highly organized, independent, and comfortable working in a fast-moving environment
Excellent communication and reporting skills, including direct experience with regulators or auditors.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive salary
Hybrid work (currently following hybrid work model; mandatory 3 days’ work from office Monday, Tuesday, and Friday)
Flexible working hours
Career development and long-term career opportunity
Discounted health insurance (depending upon eligibility)

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Hard Skills & Tools

AMLrisk assessmentcompliancePCI DSSfraud risk managementdata protectioninternal controlsauditinggovernance frameworkfinancial crime prevention

Soft Skills

organizationalindependentcommunicationreportingleadershipcredibilitytrust-buildingtraining deliverycoordinationadaptability