Compliance Officer

Programmed; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 72,000 - 88,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangements

Central Sydney CBD location

Interstate travel opportunities

Superannuation

Job summary

Programmed in Sydney is seeking a Compliance Specialist to support AML/CTF compliance across Australia. You will report to the Compliance team and help ensure agents adhere to policies, procedures and regulatory requirements.

Key responsibilities include auditing agents, reviewing audit quality, delivering training, and driving continuous improvement in compliance processes and controls. Hybrid work arrangements are available with interstate travel as needed.

Qualifications

• Experience in AML/CTF, compliance, risk management, audit, QA or financial services operations.
• Understanding of regulatory requirements and internal policies.
• Strong analytical and organisational skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication with diverse stakeholders.
• Detail-oriented with integrity and accountability.
• Proficiency in Excel; Power BI experience is advantageous.
• Degree in Law, Business, Economics or related field; CAMS/ICA qualifications are highly regarded.
• Willingness to travel interstate regularly.

Responsibilities

• Conduct and support compliance audits of agents across Australia.
• Review audit quality, identify gaps and support corrective actions.
• Assist with delivery of compliance training, campaigns and guidance for agents and internal teams.
• Support AML/CTF policies, controls and procedures.
• Build relationships with agents and internal stakeholders to promote compliance.
• Contribute to continuous improvement across compliance processes, reporting and quality assurance.

Skills

AML/CTF

Compliance

Risk management

Audit

Quality assurance

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Bachelor's degree in Law, Business, Economics or related

CAMS, ICA or other compliance qualifications

Tools

Excel

Power BI

Job description

Join a well-established global financial services business operating across international currency and baking transfers. With a strong focus on regulatory compliance, risk management and operational excellence, the organisation is seeking a motivated Compliance Specialist to support its compliance function in Australia.

Your new role

Reporting to the Compliance team, you will play a key role in ensuring external agents adhere to compliance policies, procedures and regulatory requirements, particularly in relation to Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorism Financing (AML/CTF).

Key Responsibilities Include

• Conduct and support compliance audits of agents across Australia, ensuring adherence to internal policies and procedures.
• Review audit quality, identify compliance gaps and support appropriate corrective actions.
• Assist with the delivery of compliance training, campaigns and guidance for agents and internal teams.
• Support the implementation and application of AML/CTF policies, controls and procedures.
• Build strong working relationships with agents and internal stakeholders to promote compliance and operational effectiveness.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives across compliance processes, reporting and quality assurance.

About You

You are a detail-oriented and proactive professional with an interest in compliance, risk management and financial crime prevention. You enjoy working with different stakeholders, identifying process improvements and ensuring procedures are followed consistently.

To Be Successful, You Will Ideally Have

• Experience in AML/CTF, compliance, risk management, audit, quality assurance or financial services operations.
• An understanding of regulatory requirements, compliance controls and internal policies.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and organisational skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the confidence to engage with a diverse range of stakeholders.
• A high level of integrity, attention to detail and accountability.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel; experience with Power BI is advantageous.
• A degree in Law, Business, Economics or a related discipline is desirable. CAMS, ICA or other compliance-related qualifications will be highly regarded.
• The flexibility to travel interstate regularly as required.

Benefits to you

• Permanent and stable opportunity, up to $80,000 + superannuation depending on experience.
• Opportunity to build your expertise in AML/CTF, compliance risk and agent oversight within a global financial services environment.
• Help strengthen compliance standards and improve operational practices across a national agent network.
• Partner with various internal teams and external stakeholders across Australia.
• Enjoy a role that combines analytical work, relationship management, training and interstate travel.
• Centrally located in Sydney CBD with hybrid work arrangements