Are you a Financial Crime professional who enjoys operating at the intersection of regulatory change, strategic uplift and Line 2 risk oversight?

Our client is a leading ASX-listed financial services and technology business that provides innovative platform, wealth and data solutions to advisers, investors and institutions across Australia. Known for its strong growth trajectory, collaborative culture and commitment to innovation, the organisation is investing heavily in strengthening its Economic Crime framework ahead of significant regulatory change with the AML/CTF reforms and Scams Prevention Framework.

The Opportunity

This is a high-profile Line 2 role within the Group Risk & Compliance function, offering a unique combination of AML/CTF transformation and ongoing Financial Crime oversight.

Reporting into senior Financial Crime leadership, you will take ownership of a major AML/CTF reform program while providing independent challenge and oversight of Financial Crime risks, controls and compliance obligations across the organisation. You'll work closely with stakeholders across Risk, Compliance, Legal, Operations and Technology to help shape the future Financial Crime framework of a growing financial services business.

Key Responsibilities

- Lead the delivery of a large-scale AML/CTF regulatory reform program, followed by SPF.
- Translate legislative and regulatory requirements into practical business outcomes.
- Drive policy, framework, governance and control enhancements.
- Provide independent Line 2 oversight and challenge of Financial Crime risks and controls.
- Partner with key stakeholders across the business to drive regulatory change initiatives.




- Support ongoing Financial Crime activities including KYC, customer due diligence, sanctions screening, transaction monitoring and suspicious matter reporting.
- Identify emerging risks, control gaps and opportunities to strengthen the Economic Crime framework.
- Support assurance, audit and governance activities across the Financial Crime function.

About You We're interested in speaking with professionals who bring:

- 5+ years' experience in Financial Crime, AML/CTF, Risk or Compliance within financial services.
- A background in consulting would be an advantage.
- Strong knowledge of AML/CTF legislation and AUSTRAC expectations.
- Experience delivering regulatory change, remediation or transformation programs.
- Demonstrated ability to develop and enhance risk and compliance frameworks.
- Knowledge of KYC, CDD, sanctions, transaction monitoring and suspicious matter reporting.
- Strong stakeholder management and influencing capability.
- Experience within wealth management, superannuation, platform businesses or banking will be highly regarded.
- ACAMS or similar Financial Crime qualifications are advantageous.

Why Apply?

- Highly visible role with significant organisational exposure.
- Opportunity to lead a major AML/CTF reform agenda.
- Work in a small, passionate team
- Robust balance of strategic transformation and BAU Financial Crime oversight.
- High-growth business with a collaborative and innovative culture.
- Flexible hybrid working environment.
- Genuine opportunity to influence and shape a Financial Crime function during a period of regulatory change.

For a confidential discussion or to express your interest, please apply directly or contact me for further information.

📌 Financial Crime and Fraud Prevention Manager (Sydney)
🏢 T+O+M Executive
📍 Sydney