APAC Compliance Lead: ABAC & Third-Party Risk

Verifone; Western Australia; On-site; AUD 130,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Verifone is seeking an APAC Compliance Lead to drive regulatory compliance and risk management across APAC entities, including outsourced operations. You will collaborate with internal teams and regulators, providing strategic guidance on ABAC, third‑party due diligence, and payments regulation.

The role leads anti-bribery programs, oversees supplier and distributor risk, and supports AML/CTF, sanctions, and modern slavery reporting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in legal, law or related field.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in APAC compliance within payments/fintech or financial services.
• Strong knowledge of ABAC regulations (FCPA, UK Bribery Act, APAC local laws).
• Expertise in third‑party due diligence, sanctions, and risk management.
• Experience engaging with regulatory bodies in APAC.
• Solid understanding of AML/CTF, modern slavery, and supply chain compliance.
• Ability to manage complex compliance frameworks and risk registers.
• Strong stakeholder management, communication, and advisory skills.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance across APAC entities, including outsourced compliance and risk functions.
• Act as the primary liaison with APAC regulatory agencies alongside the Compliance team.
• Provide advisory support on regulatory requirements, with focus on ABAC, third‑party due diligence, and payments regulation.
• Lead and manage Anti‑Bribery & Anti‑Corruption programs (FCPA, UK Bribery Act, OECD, and APAC laws).
• Oversee ABAC casework, including gifts & hospitality, conflicts of interest, and related approvals.
• Manage third‑party due diligence programs covering distributors, agents, suppliers, and partners.
• Drive distributor and reseller risk management, including sanctions exposure and end‑user screening.
• Oversee supply chain due diligence aligned with CS3D and Modern Slavery requirements.
• Support Modern Slavery Act reporting and APAC human rights disclosures.
• Conduct APAC regulatory horizon scanning and provide proactive insights.
• Provide second‑line compliance support across AML/CTF, sanctions, whistleblowing, and investigations.
• Maintain integrity risk analysis, compliance frameworks, and governance structures.
• Execute compliance calendar and ensure continuous policy updates and improvements.
• Educate and coach teams on compliance best practices and foster a strong compliance culture.

Skills

ABAC regulations

Regulatory liaison

Third-party due diligence

AML/CTF knowledge

Stakeholder management

GRC frameworks

Education

Bachelor's degree in law or related field

Job description

Verifone is seeking an APAC Compliance Lead to drive regulatory compliance and risk management across APAC entities, including outsourced operations. You will collaborate with internal teams and regulators, providing strategic guidance on ABAC, third‑party due diligence, and payments regulation.

The role leads anti-bribery programs, oversees supplier and distributor risk, and supports AML/CTF, sanctions, and modern slavery reporting.