AML/CTF Compliance Officer – Part-Time Contract

About the Project

Our client is an international cross-border payments company preparing to establish an Australian entity and enter the Australian market.

We are seeking an Australia-based AML/CTF Compliance Officer to support the company’s regulatory establishment, licensing and compliance project. This is a part-time, project-based consultancy engagement rather than a permanent full time position.

Engagement Details

- 100% remote within Australia
- Independent consultancy contract
- Flexible, outcome-based working arrangement
- Expected project duration of approximately 2–12 months, depending on regulatory and project progress
- Consultancy fee paid monthly or according to agreed project milestones
- Opportunity for extension depending on the company’s Australian operations

Key Responsibilities

- Support the establishment and compliance setup of the Australian entity.
- Assess the regulatory registrations and licences required for the proposed payment and cross-border remittance services.
- Support AUSTRAC enrolment, remittance registration and other relevant regulatory applications.
- Coordinate with external legal advisers regarding any and assist with any applicable AFSL or non-cash payment facility requirements.
- Prepare and maintain AML/CTF policies, procedures, risk assessments and supporting documentation.
- Establish appropriate KYC, customer due-diligence, sanctions-screening, transaction-monitoring,



reporting and record-keeping controls.
- Liaise with AUSTRAC, ASIC and other relevant professional or regulatory parties.
- Support responses to regulatory enquiries and ongoing registration or licence maintenance.
- Oversee and coordinate AML/CTF compliance activities when the Australian business becomes operational.
- Report material compliance matters directly to the company’s governing body.
- The successful consultant may be formally designated as the Australian entity’s AML/CTF Compliance Officer when required.

Candidate Requirements

- Currently residing in Australia and legally able to provide consultancy services in Australia.
- At least five years of experience in financial-services compliance, payments, remittance, banking or fintech.
- Strong knowledge of Australian AML/CTF legislation and AUSTRAC requirements.
- Hands-on experience with AUSTRAC registration, payment or remittance licensing, AML/CTF programme development or regulatory applications.
- Experience communicating with AUSTRAC, ASIC or other Australian financial regulators is strongly preferred.
- Able to meet applicable fit-and-proper requirements.
- Strong professional judgement, integrity and ability to work independently.
- Professional fluency in English or Mandarin due to regular communication with international stakeholders.
- An Australian ABN or personal consulting company is preferred.
- Available to support the project on a flexible part-time basis.

📌 AML/CTF Compliance Officer (Australia)
🏢 Renrui HR
📍 Australia