AML Compliance Officer

Key responsibilities

• Own and develop the AML and financial crime compliance framework, ensuring alignment with AML/CTF/CPF requirements, legislation and industry guidance
• Conduct a full review of existing AML policies, procedures and controls and drive improvements
• Oversee customer risk assessment, CDD, EDD, Source of Funds and Source of Wealth procedures
• Provide guidance on higher-risk customers, unusual activity and complex cases
• Act as designated AMLCO — assessing internal reports, submitting SMRs to the AUSTRAC and maintaining investigation records
• Report to senior management on AML risks, cases, trends and control effectiveness
• Maintain the business-wide money laundering and terrorist financing risk assessment
• Monitor regulatory developments, support regulatory submissions and information requests, and prepare the business for compliance assessments
• Deliver AML regulatory training, embedding a strong compliance culture

Requirements

• Strong experience within AUS-regulated online gambling, ideally sportsbook
• Detailed knowledge of Australian AML/CTF/CPF requirements
• Significant practical experience of AML, CDD, EDD, SOF and SOW assessments
• Experience handling complex and higher-risk customer cases
• Excellent written skills, with the ability to produce clear policies, risk assessments and regulatory documentation
• Confidence to work independently and challenge or advise senior stakeholders

Highly desirable

• Previous AMLCO or Deputy AMLCO experience with a AUS-licensed operator, direct engagement with AUSTRAC
• experience in managing compliance assessments and external reviews, and
• relevant AML or financial crime qualifications

What we offer

• Lead the the AML function in a fast-scaling company built on fast decision-making and customer-centric solutions.
• A competitive executive compensation package, including an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) tailored to your experience.
• Autonomy-first culture with hybrid working arrangements (WFH and office) designed for top-tier performance and work-life harmony.
• Don't miss out on this rare opportunity, apply today.