Wenty Leagues has built a reputation a one of Western Sydney's largest and most progressive registered Clubs, offering a true "Home Away from Home" experience for over ***** members.
We are an award-winning top 3 Club in NSW, operating a high-volume gaming environment with over 500 machines.
As part of a significant uplift of our AML/CTF framework under the **** reforms, we are investing in building a strong, capability-led Financial Crime function across both Operations (Line 1) and Risk & Compliance (Line 2).
About the Role
Reporting to the Head of AML/CTF Risk & Compliance, the Senior Manager AML/CTF Operations leads Wenty Leagues' AML/CTF Operations (Line 1).
This role is responsible for transaction monitoring, customer due diligence, investigations, escalations and AUSTRAC reporting, ensuring consistent, risk-based and audit-ready outcomes in a highly regulated gaming environment.
The role also acts as a designated Senior Manager under the AML/CTF Program, with accountability for approval of high-risk customer relationships (including PEPs), complex customer matters and third-party CDD arrangements.
Key Responsibilities
Lead AML/CTF Operations (Line 1), including workload prioritisation, resourcing and case allocation
Ensure consistent execution across KYC, CDD (including OCDD/ECDD), transaction monitoring, investigations and reporting
Oversee complex matters and high-risk escalations, ensuring decisions are risk-based, evidence-based and audit-ready
Provide senior decision-making and approval for high-risk customers, PEPs and complex customer relationships, including onboarding, continuation and enhanced due diligence
Approve third-party customer due diligence arrangements in accordance with the AML/CTF Program
Present complex matters and recommendations to the Customer Risk Committee, including seeking endorsement where required
Oversee the identification, investigation and timely submission of Suspicious Matter Reports (SMRs)




Strengthen monitoring outcomes through rules optimisation, thresholds and alert calibration
Deliver operational insights through metrics, reporting and trend analysis
Build, lead and uplift the AML/CTF Operations team and broader business capability
Partner with AML/CTF Risk & Compliance (Line 2) to operationalise frameworks and uplift governance
About You
You are an experienced financial crime professional with strong operational leadership capability and a track record of delivering consistent, high-quality compliance outcomes.
You will bring:
Strong leadership experience in AML/CTF or Financial Crime Operations within a regulated environment (gaming experience highly desirable)
Proven experience delivering consistent, high-quality and auditable outcomes
Deep understanding of CDD, ECDD, transaction monitoring and AUSTRAC reporting requirements
Experience leading complex investigations and high-risk escalations, with defensible decision-making
Demonstrated ability to interpret regulatory obligations and translate them into practical operational controls
Strong experience in process, controls and operational uplift
Highly developed analytical capability with the ability to deliver clear, structured decision-making insights
Strong stakeholder management and influencing capability
High levels of integrity, discretion and professionalism
Qualifications:
AML/CTF or financial crime certifications (e.g. CAMS) highly regarded
Why Join Wenty Leagues?
Key leadership role in a major AML/CTF operational uplift
Opportunity to lead a high-impact Line 1 AML/CTF function
Direct exposure to senior leadership and governance forums
Work in a complex, high-risk workplace where your impact is tangible
Flexible hybrid working arrangements
Free onsite parking
Weekly food and beverage allowance
The role offers a highly organised, focused and energetic individual the opportunity to put their expertise into practice in a responsive and professional business striving for "Distinction".
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📌 Senior Manager - Aml / Ctf Operations (New South Wales)
🏢 Wenty Leagues
📍 New South Wales