Compliance Manager, Financial Services and Financial Crimes

Compliance Manager, Financial Services and Financial Crimes | Sydney Based

12 Month Mat leave cover on a full-time basis!

Join a high-growth FinTech operating across Australia and New Zealand, where innovation meets integrity. We’re seeking a Compliance Manager, to play a key role in supporting the broader ANZ compliance function, with a focus on financial crime, governance, and risk advisory.

About the Role

As part of a collaborative and high-performing ANZ Compliance team, you will support the Financial Crime Compliance Leads in overseeing enterprise risk assessments and maintaining global financial crime programs. This is a critical advisory role supporting all business units across Australia and New Zealand, ensuring strong regulatory compliance, especially in areas such as AML/CTF, Sanctions, and Anti-Bribery & Corruption (ABC).

Key Responsibilities

• Provide expert compliance advice on a broad range of financial services including AML/CTF, sanctions, ABC, consumer credit, BNPL compliance, and payment systems.
• Assist in maintaining and enhancing the Global Financial Crimes Management Programs and the Enterprise Risk Assessment framework.
• Collaborate with international stakeholders on due diligence, control enhancements and regulatory obligations.
• Review marketing collateral and provide guidance on design and distribution obligations and financial services licensing.
• Oversee compliance governance calendars, incident logs, and AUSTRAC reporting.
• Participate in independent reviews of AML/CTF programs, issue remediation, and operational risk reviews.
• Deliver and support training programs that raise awareness of key compliance risks.
• Promote a strong risk culture and awareness across the business.

What We’re Looking For

• Tertiary qualifications in Law, Finance, Business, or a related discipline.
• 5-7 years’ experience in financial services compliance roles, ideally in a regulated and tech-driven environment.
• Strong subject matter expertise in AML/CTF, sanctions, and broader financial crime obligations.
• Experience in risk management frameworks, compliance reporting, and regulatory change management.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills – confident working with Legal, Risk, HR, and Executive teams.
• A passion for customer protection and a proactive, problem-solving mindset.

Why You’ll Love Working Here

• Be part of a purpose-driven company shaping the future of digital finance.
• Flexible working arrangements with a hybrid Sydney-based office model.
• Work in a fast-paced, collaborative, and values-led culture.
• Excellent exposure across the business and the opportunity to influence compliance strategy at scale.

📞 For a confidential chat, contact Sara on 0437 671 187 or email schehrenegar@welovesalt.com

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