DescriptionWe are seeking an experienced Compliance Manager to support the Director of Compliance and Legal in the day-to-day management of the Group's compliance framework across Freelancer Limited and its subsidiaries, including Escrow.com and Loadshift.com.This role acts as a key member of the compliance function and will assist in managing a broad range of regulatory matters, including BSA/AML/CTF compliance, compliance monitoring and assurance testing, regulatory compliance, and regulatory reviews or examinations.The successful candidate will work closely with Product, Engineering, Finance, Operations and Legal teams to ensure regulatory obligations are understood and implemented in practice.
The role requires a hands-on compliance skilled who can manage operational compliance matters while supporting the Director of Compliance and Legal in regulatory engagement, internal controls, and ongoing development of the Group's compliance framework.Key Responsibilities:Support the Director of Compliance and Legal in the operation of the company's BSA/AML/CTF compliance programLead compliance assurance testing and internal control reviews across different business unitsReview large, unusual, and complex transactions and act as an escalation point for AML/CTF operational mattersSupport regulatory examinations, onsite inspections, desktop reviews, and regulatory enquiriesMaintain and review risk assessments and internal compliance controlsSupport regulatory filings, licensing obligations, and ongoing reporting requirementsWork with product and engineering teams to improve transaction monitoring, onboarding controls,



and compliance toolingCoordinate with internal teams to ensure regulatory requirements are implemented within operational processesSupport the preparation of documentation and materials required for regulatory reviews and external auditsDeliver compliance training to operational teams on AML/CTF obligations and internal compliance proceduresRequirements Mid-Market Institutional Experience At least five years of overall experience in a mid-market financial institution that is licensed and AML/CFT regulated in one of the following jurisdictions: the United States, Australia, or the United Kingdom, in the following roles: Compliance Officer, MLRO, AML/CFT Officer, Compliance Manager, Senior Compliance Manager, Senior Compliance Assurance Officer, or similar.Proven experience dealing directly with financial regulators, including involvement in regulatory examinations, onsite inspections, desktop reviews, and ongoing supervision relating to AML/CTF and licensing obligations.Hands-on experience on tools in the following specific areas:Detecting large, unusual, and complex transactions or patternsConducting outsourced provider due diligenceOnboarding high-risk clientsConducting enhanced due diligenceInternal controls development and testingDealing with external AML/CFT auditorsDealing with third line assuranceUndergoing due diligence from banking partnersPreparing and filing periodic regulatory compliance reports for financial licencesAnswering queries from regulatorsInternal regulatory compliance and AML/CTF reporting experienceExperience training operations and support teams on AML/CTF obligations, transaction monitoring procedures, client onboarding requirements, escalation protocols, suspicious activity reporting, and internal compliance policies and controls.Technical experience in the following areas:Working with transaction monitoring systems, including configuring rules, alerts, and thresholdsWorking with client onboarding and digital KYC platformsWorking with sanctions and PEP screening toolsWorking with case management or investigation systems for AML alerts and escalationsTransaction datasets and working with engineering teams to improve monitoring logicData visualisation or reporting tools used in compliance monitoring

📌 Compliance Manager (New South Wales)
🏢 Freelancer.com
📍 New South Wales