Support customer and business onboarding due diligence, including KYC/KYB checks, risk scoring, and enhanced due diligence for higher-risk clients
Perform ongoing transaction monitoring, investigate alerts, and elevate suspicious activity according to internal policy
Conduct sanctions and PEP screening and resolve related alerts
Support preparation and filing of suspicious activity/transaction reports (SARs/STRs)
Serve as the first point of contact for day-to-day compliance queries across APAC markets
Support implementation of group compliance policies and procedures locally and regionally
Assist with regulatory licensing, registration, and notification processes across APAC jurisdictions
Identify and elevate compliance risks and control gaps to second line and senior management
Execute first-line risk assessments and controls for onboarding, payments, and financial crime risk
Maintain accurate records and documentation evidencing compliance activity
Support remediation of identified issues and track actions through closure
Contribute to the regional compliance monitoring plan and reporting
Support delivery of AML and compliance training across the APAC business
Promote integrity, transparency, and regulatory accountability
Undertake additional duties as required to ensure smooth departmental operations
Requirements
Hands-on experience in AML/CTF compliance, including onboarding (KYC/KYB) and transaction monitoring, within payments, e-money, fintech, or another regulated financial services environment
Working knowledge of AML/CTF and financial crime requirements across APAC markets, including MAS, HKMA/SFC, AUSTRAC, and JFSA requirements
Practical understanding of sanctions screening, PEP screening, and suspicious activity/transaction reporting processes




Strong attention to detail and ability to apply policy consistently to real cases
Good judgement in escalating risk and identifying red flags
Clear written communication skills for case notes, reports, and escalations
Ability to work across multiple APAC markets and time zones
Degree in law, finance, business, or a related field, or equivalent experience
Relevant AML/compliance certifications such as ICA or ACAMS preferred
High integrity and sound judgement
Proactive, structured, and detail-oriented
Comfort operating in a quick-moving, scaling fintech environment
Strong stakeholder management and cross-functional collaboration skills
Right to work in the jurisdiction in which the candidate will work
Core Competencies
Demonstrates expertise in AML/CTF compliance, including KYC/KYB processes, transaction monitoring, and sanctions screening within regulated financial services.
Proficient in managing compliance risks and executing first-line risk assessments across APAC markets.
Highest-signal resume keywords
AML/CTF Compliance
KYC/KYB Onboarding
Transaction Monitoring
Sanctions Screening
Regulatory Licensing
Hard Skills
KYC/KYB Checks
Risk Scoring
Transaction Monitoring
Suspicious Activity Reporting
Compliance Risk Assessment
Financial Crime Risk Management
Regulatory Compliance
Documentation Maintenance
Case Note Writing
Compliance Policy Implementation
Soft Skills
Attention to Detail
Good Judgement
Clear Written Communication
Proactive Approach
Stakeholder Management
Certifications & Qualifications
ICA Certification
ACAMS Certification
Industry Keywords
APAC Markets
Fintech
E-Money
MAS
HKMA/SFC
AUSTRAC
JFSA
Compliance Training
Regulatory Accountability
Enhanced Due Diligence
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📌 Compliance Officer (Melbourne)
🏢 Jobtailor
📍 Melbourne