Anti Money Laundering Compliance Lead

About Zeller

At Zeller, we’re champions for businesses of all sizes, and proud to be a fast-growing Australian scale-up taking on the ambitious goal of reimagining business banking and payments.

We believe in a level playing field, where all businesses benefit from access to smarter payments and financial services solutions that accelerate their cash flow, help them get paid faster, and give them a better understanding of their finances. So we’re hard at work building the tools to make it happen.

Zeller is growing fast, backed by leading VCs, and brings together a global team of passionate payment and tech industry professionals. With an exciting roadmap of innovative new products under development, we are building a high performing team to take on the outdated banking solutions. If you are passionate about innovation, thrive in fast-paced environments, embrace a challenge, hate bureaucracy, and can’t think of anything more exciting than disrupting the status-quo, then read on to learn more.

Job Description

As our AML Compliance Lead, you'll play a pivotal role in driving our AML compliance strategy and execution as we scale. You'll be exposed to cutting-edge financial crime technology, lead multiple compliance streams and deliver important projects. Being part of a fast-growing scale-up, you will juggle strategic and hands-on tasks whilst empowering your team of 7.

Your deep understanding of AML/CTF Compliance will make you a key figure in our organisation and a key decision-maker within our Compliance team and the broader business.

Key Responsibilities

• Report directly to the Head of Risk & Compliance to support the execution of the AML program, strategy and operation.
• Lead a team of 7 talented compliance analysts.
• Structured career pathway to become an AML/CTF Compliance Officer (MLRO).
• Act as the key contact with multiple Regulatory bodies such as ASIC, AUSTRAC and AFCA.
• Liaise with senior stakeholders and external partners/vendors.
• Draft and review AML/CTF policies based on AUSTRAC guidelines.
• Ability to shape multiple aspects of Zeller's Compliance Program, including compliance training, policy reviews, complaints escalation, provide compliance advice etc.
• Review suspicious criminal activity, working closely with local and federal law enforcement agencies with regard to ongoing investigations.
• Regular reviews of process documents and controls to ensure they are relevant and up to date (including feedback from internal audit).
• Work on various ad-hoc projects, including the implementation of new systems and the uplift of existing systems, e.g. the Transaction Monitoring Systems (TMSs).
  
  
  

Qualifications And Experience

• 5+ years experience in AML/Compliance, legal function within a regulated financial institution environment.
• Experience engaging with Regulatory bodies.
• A Bachelor’s degree or a track record of experience that proves it was not required.
• Knowledge of the AML/CTF Act and Regulatory requirements.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  
  
  

Attributes

• Great attention to detail and proven work ethic.
• You can work independently with minimal supervision.
• You have an enquiring and analytical mindset.
• You can perform in a fast-paced, team-based environment.
• You can liaise with other teams, including Customer Success, Sales, and Marketing.
• You understand the importance of preventing Financial Crime.
  
  
  

Bonus Points (Nice To Have)

• You have experience in Banking, Financial Services, Payments or a Government or Regulatory body (e.g. AUSTRAC).
• You have been part of a high-growth startup environment before.
• You have a relevant industry certification (e.g. CAMS, CFCS).
• You have experience with AFSL compliance and developing compliance training programmes.
  
  
  

You are encouraged to apply even if your experience doesn’t exactly match this job description. We are also open to applicants who have previously worked outside of Australia and have international AML/CTF experience.

How We Work

Our team thrives on the energy of being together. While technology connects us virtually, we love the in-person collaboration and spend majority of our work week at our spacious (and fully stocked with snacks) Melbourne CBD office.

Like the rest of the team, you’ll benefit from

A competitive salary package, including equity from an early stage;

A balanced, progressive, and supportive work environment;

Excellent parental leave and other leave entitlements;

A fantastic office environment;

Endless learning and development opportunities;

Plenty of fun and social opportunities - we love to come together as a team;

An ability to influence and shape the future of Zeller as our company scales both domestically and globally;

Being part of one of Australia’s most exciting scale-ups.

At Zeller, we are looking for passionate people with drive and integrity. You are encouraged to apply even if your experience doesn’t exactly match this job description.