Strategic Lead, Financial Crime & Compliance Capability

Aware Super; Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health reimbursement

Tech reimbursement

Salary continuance insurance

Meeting-free zones

Job summary

Aware Super is seeking an experienced compliance and financial crime professional to strengthen enterprise-wide risk and compliance capability, embedding AML/CTF framework into sustainable business-as-usual practices. This 12-month contract offers hybrid work in Melbourne or Sydney.

You will translate complex regulatory requirements into practical learning, guidance, tools and processes, and design role-based pathways for frontline teams to apply risk and compliance in day-to-day roles.

Qualifications

• 5+ years' compliance experience within financial services or similar regulated environment.
• Experience training and developing others, delivering clear and engaging learning.
• Strong ability to influence and gain stakeholder cooperation.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong presentation skills and confidence engaging with stakeholders across the business.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and delivery of practical capability programs across AML/CTF, financial crime, breach assessment and obligations management.
• Develop role based learning pathways, competency expectations and technical training for Line 1 and Line 2 teams.
• Translate legislative, regulatory and framework requirements into clear guidance, case studies, decision tools and practical learning experiences.
• Build capability in risk based AML/CTF and financial crime risk management, including emerging risks, typologies and regulatory developments.
• Lead the ongoing refinement and maintenance of AML/CTF standards, guidance materials and role-based operating procedures.
• Ensure alignment between Financial Crime policies, standards, operational processes and regulatory requirements.
• Partner with subject matter experts and stakeholders to ensure learning content is accurate, current and relevant.
• Identify capability gaps and develop targeted initiatives that strengthen knowledge, risk culture and operational effectiveness.

Skills

Compliance experience

Financial crime knowledge

Training delivery

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Job description

Aware Super is seeking an experienced compliance and financial crime professional to strengthen enterprise-wide risk and compliance capability, embedding AML/CTF framework into sustainable business-as-usual practices. This 12-month contract offers hybrid work in Melbourne or Sydney.

You will translate complex regulatory requirements into practical learning, guidance, tools and processes, and design role-based pathways for frontline teams to apply risk and compliance in day-to-day roles.