Head of Compliance

RGIT Australia; City of Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Work from Anywhere weeks

Annual bonus scheme

Parental leave

Employee assistance program

Social events & wellness

Job summary

PointsBet is seeking an experienced Compliance Leader to own the AML/CTF program and oversee Payments & Fraud across Australia and Canada.

You will lead a high‑performing team, drive regulatory engagement with AUSTRAC and other bodies, and align risk, controls and governance across jurisdictions while enabling growth.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of the AML/CTF Act, AML/CTF Rules and AUSTRAC guidance.
• CAMS or equivalent qualification viewed favorably.
• Senior leadership experience in financial crimes compliance or payments & fraud in regulated environments.

Responsibilities

• Oversee AML/CTF Program including risk assessment, transaction monitoring, and policies; ensure AUSTRAC reporting obligations.
• Lead governance, monitoring, and reporting to Boards/Committees on AML/CTF risks.
• Drive integration of payments and fraud controls with AML/CTF framework; uplift through data, automation and AI tooling.
• Coordinate cross‑jurisdictional AML/CTF methodology and standards between Australia and Canada.
• Coach and develop AML/CTF, Payments and Fraud leaders and teams.

Skills

AML/CTF expertise

Regulatory engagement

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Payments & fraud risk

KYC & due diligence

Job description

At PointsBet, we have only built a fraction of what we have imagined.Launched in Australia in 2017, PointsBet is committed to delivering the ultimate betting experience. As a global leader in the industry, our people are united by a shared mission: to push boundaries and elevate the thrill of the game - always with a focus on a safe, responsible experience for all users. Our diverse team brings together the best of tech, sports knowledge and creative vision to deliver an exciting platform for sports and racing enthusiasts worldwide.

The Opportunity

PointsBet is looking for an experienced compliance leader to step into a hands‑on, senior leadership role overseeing our Financial Crimes, Payments & Fraud functions across Australia and Canada. This is a rare opportunity for an AML/CTF specialist to take on genuine ownership of a licensed wagering operator's financial crimes compliance framework, while leading a high‑performing team through a period of significant regulatory reform.

About the Role

The role is accountable for the AML/CTF Program including continuous improvement thereof, risk assessment and controls environment in line with the AML/CTF Act, AML/CTF Rules and AUSTRAC guidance. The position has responsibility for providing oversight and governance of PointsBet Australia's AML/CTF compliance framework, with the AML/CTF Compliance Officer (AMLCO).

Beyond AML/CTF, you'll also carry overall leadership responsibility for Payments & Fraud function, ensuring these functions operate as an integrated, cohesive part of the customer protection framework - and you'll drive alignment of AML/CTF methodology and standards between PointsBet Australia and PointsBet Canada.

What You'll Own

• AML/CTF Program Oversight – the AML/CTF Program and risk assessment, transaction monitoring, and supporting policies and documents; AUSTRAC and other reporting obligations; customer KYC, due diligence, screening and source of funds/wealth methodologies
• Regulatory Engagement – In conjunction with the Legal team, regulator relationships on financial crimes matters
• Compliance Framework & Governance – the compliance governance calendar, monitoring and testing program, escalation point for high-risk or novel compliance matters, Board and Committee papers on AML/CTF risks
• Payments & Fraud – integration of payments and fraud controls with the AML/CTF framework, and uplift of fraud detection through data, automation and AI-enabled tooling
• AU–Canada Synergies – alignment (where possible) of AML/CTF methodology, risk appetite and control standards / processes across jurisdictions
• People Leadership – coaching and developing of the AML/CTF, Payments and Fraud leaders and teams

What You'll Bring

• Strong working knowledge of the AML/CTF Act, AML/CTF Rules (including the post-reform baseline) and AUSTRAC guidance
• AMLCO experience is highly regarded, as is a proven ability to work with Executive managers and legal teams
• CAMS or an equivalent AML/CTF professional qualification viewed favourably
• Previous Senior leadership experience in financial crimes compliance, customer protection and/or payments & fraud in a regulated environment such as wagering, gambling or financial services preferred. Additional Operational leadership experience is highly regarded
• Working knowledge of payments and fraud risk management
• Experience operating across multiple jurisdictions or entities, balancing group consistency with local regulatory nuance will be an advantage
• Strong stakeholder management skills, including Board, regulator and executive engagement
• Proven people leadership and sound commercial judgement - able to balance regulatory rigor with pragmatic, growth-supportive outcomes

The PB Perks!

• PointsBet Flex Program – Enjoy hybrid working, "Work from Anywhere" weeks and sabbatical leave, to name a few.
• PointsBet Day – Celebrate your PointsBet anniversary with a day off.
• Annual Bonus Scheme – Recognising exceptional performance, our bonus program rewards great work with additional earnings on top of competitive salary packages.
• Parental Leave – 18 weeks for Primary Carers and 4 weeks for Secondary Carers.
• Employee Assistance Program – access support whenever you need it.
• Additional Perks - Social events, gym classes, pet friendly offices, stocked kitchens, sporting event tickets, wellness programs and more!

Don’t meet every requirement on the job description? That’s okay!

Company Overview

At PointsBet, we have only built a fraction of what we have imagined. Launched in Australia in 2017, PointsBet is committed to delivering the ultimate betting experience. As a global leader in the industry, our people at PointsBet are united by a shared mission: to push boundaries and elevate the thrill of the game - always with a focus on a safe, responsible experience for all our users. Our diverse team brings together the best of tech, sports knowledge and creative vision to deliver an exciting platform for sports and racing enthusiasts worldwide.