Remitly
financial services / fintech
ComplianceOfficer,Australia
“Compliance Officer, Australia at Remitly. Skills: Compliance Officer, Anti-Money Laundering Reporting Officer (MLRO). Overseeing the compliance program for Remitly Australia. Ensuring compliance with its regulatory and reputational risk”
Industry & Context.
Proven problem solving and analytical skills
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
10+ years of working experience within the compliance & AML Sector, Proven problem solving and analytical skills, Ability to partner effectively, Able to communicate with a variety of both internal and external stakeholders, Proactive, extreme attention to detail, Operates with a high degree of discretion, Written and verbal communication skills
Nice to Have
Experience with AUSTRAC, Knowledge of corresponding regulatory obligations
What You'll Do.
Overseeing the compliance program for Remitly Australia
Ensuring compliance with its regulatory and reputational risk
Ensuring that Remitly's Australian business maintains full compliance with applicable laws and regulations
Assisting in managing compliance and regulatory risks
Adapting Remitly's services and controls to new business opportunities and changing regulatory requirements within the APAC region
Documenting the procedures of the compliance function
Maintaining and updating compliance manuals and related
Acting as the point of contact for the JFSA and other competent Australian
Providing regular and timely compliance reporting and management information to the Board
Establishing and maintaining compliance monitoring and reporting program to ensure that any compliance breaches are readily identified
Defining the necessary level of knowledge on existing and emerging regulatory compliance
Maintaining an appropriate regulatory training program and adequate awareness arrangements and ensuring that employees receive appropriate training on compliance with their regulatory
including in relation to compliance breaches
conflicts identification and management
authorized individuals and regulatory
Liaising with the JFSA and other authorities (as required) in relation to regulatory compliance issues
Overseeing day-to-day operations with respect to the compliance with its AML policies
Acting as the point of contact to receive notifications from employees and take appropriate action under the Anti-Money Laundering
Counter—Terrorist Financing and Sanctions
Responsible for suspicious activity reports in accordance with AML
Collaborating and liaising with regulatory authorities and other external parties as well as with internal stakeholders
Identifying potential areas of compliance vulnerability
suggesting action plans for resolution and providing guidance to mitigate
Reviewing and interrogating technical solutions to support existing and new
Monitoring changes in applicable laws and regulations and providing guidance to the business in relation to
Undertaking any ad hoc duties as and when required
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Ability to partner effectively; Able to communicate with a variety of both internal and external stakeholders; Collaborate and liaise with regulatory authorities and other external parties as well as with internal stakeholders
Communication Scope
written and verbal communication skills
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