Senior Manager - Regulatory Compliance (APAC)

Crawco; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

National police check

Job summary

Crawco is seeking a Senior Manager - Regulatory Compliance (APAC) to lead regulatory excellence across Australia and Asia in a high-impact enterprise role. The position reports to global compliance leadership and requires strong governance, risk oversight, and strategic advisory capabilities.

Based in Sydney with flexibility for Melbourne or Adelaide, you will drive the compliance framework, partner with senior executives, and uphold a culture of integrity across APAC.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in regulatory compliance within financial services or insurance.
• Proven ability to lead across APAC with regional stakeholders.
• Strong knowledge of AML/CTF and prudential regulation.
• Deep understanding of AUSTRAC, ASIC, APRA requirements.
• Track record influencing executive leadership.

Responsibilities

• Lead the APAC compliance framework and align with regulatory requirements.
• Provide independent, strategic compliance advice to regional leadership.
• Act as AML/CTF Compliance Officer overseeing financial crime risk.
• Fulfil AFSL Responsible Manager obligations including breach and ASIC compliance.
• Oversee WHS governance and enterprise risk assessments.
• Monitor regulatory change and advise on emerging risks.
• Drive governance improvements with key functions.
• Lead compliance training, reporting and continuous improvement.

Skills

Regulatory compliance

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Regulatory reporting

Financial services experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field

AML/CTF accreditation

Job description

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Job Info

• Job Identification 4517
• Job Category Non Fee Earning
• Posting Date 06/28/2026, 11:16 PM
• Job Schedule Full time
• Locations 5335 Triangle Parkway NW, Peachtree Corners, GA, 30092, US Tenancy 2, Part Level 5 100 King William Street, Adelaide, SA, 5000, AU Level 3, 324 St Kilda Road, Southbank, VIC, 3006, AU

Job Description

Lead regulatory excellence across Australia and Asia in a high-impact, enterprise leadership role.

We are seeking an experienced compliance leader to drive regulatory strategy, governance, and risk oversight across APAC, partnering closely with senior executives to uphold a strong culture of integrity and ensure compliance with legal and regulatory obligations.

Reporting to global compliance leadership, you will lead compliance across Australia and Asia, holding statutory accountability as AML/CTF Compliance Officer and AFSL Responsible Manager.

You will design and execute a robust compliance framework, embed risk into operations, and provide trusted advice on complex regulatory matters, with strong visibility influencing business strategy and enterprise-wide compliance culture.

While Sydney is the preferred location for this role, we are open to considering suitably qualified candidates based in Melbourne or Adelaide.

Why Join Crawford?

Strategic, high-impact leadership role across APAC

Direct engagement with executive leadership and global stakeholders

Opportunity to shape compliance culture and regulatory strategy

Broad remit spanning financial crime, regulatory advisory, WHS and governance

About You

You are a strategic and commercially minded compliance leader who thrives in complex, highly regulated environments.

Extensive experience in regulatory compliance, ideally within financial services or insurance

Deep expertise across AML/CTF, prudential regulation and financial crime frameworks

Strong understanding of Australian regulatory requirements (e.g. AUSTRAC, ASIC, APRA)

Proven experience leading compliance across multiple jurisdictions, ideally across Asia

Track record of influencing senior stakeholders and partnering with executive leadership

Exceptional judgement, communication skills and ability to balance risk with business outcomes

Relevant tertiary qualifications; AML/CTF accreditation highly regarded

Key Responsibilities

Lead the APAC compliance framework, ensuring alignment with regulatory and enterprise requirements

Provide independent, strategic compliance advice to senior and regional leadership

Act as AML/CTF Compliance Officer, overseeing financial crime risk and regulatory engagement

Fulfil AFSL Responsible Manager obligations, including breach and ASIC compliance

Oversee modern slavery compliance and enterprise risk assessments

Monitor regulatory change, advising on emerging risks and strategic responses

Partner across key functions to strengthen governance and control frameworks

Drive compliance training, reporting, and continuous improvement

Accountable for WHS governance and risk oversight across Australia and Asia

Additional information

Employment is subject to a national police check

Applicants must be Australian or New Zealand citizens or permanent residents