Compliance Specialist, ANZ

Compliance Specialist, Australia & New Zealand

Sydney, Australia

Hybrid

About The Role

You will report directly to the Associate Director, Compliance and Risk with a dotted reporting line to the Regional Compliance Director, APAC and also be responsible to ensure risk and compliance with the relevant legal and regulatory requirements as well as in-house policies and procedures for Australia and New Zealand Corporate, Funds and Capital Markets business. Your key responsibilities will include:

• Act as the Deputy Money Laundering Reporting Officer (“MLRO”) for CSC Australia and CSC New Zealand entities
• Provision of independent sound risk & compliance advice and support on client acceptance based on the prevailing company and group policies as well as the relevant local legislation, rules and industry practice
• Liaise with the local regulators
• To conduct risk & compliance monitoring on a timely basis, including but not limited to regular review of client entities, transaction monitoring, processing & clearance of suspicious hits, and specific thematic review(s) 
• Provide compliance support to Corporate Legal Solutions (CLS), Funds and Capital Markets business lines, including regulated trustee and agency services.
• Ensure compliance with AFSL obligations and liaise with internal stakeholders on licensed entity governance.
• Support the implementation and monitoring of compliance frameworks for licensed entities, including regulatory reporting and breach management.
• Liaise and deal with Internal Audit inspections or enquiries
• To conduct risk & compliance investigation pertaining to incidents, complaints or administration issues (where required)
• To conduct risk & compliance induction to new staff and provide ongoing risk & compliance training to existing staff
• To prepare relevant risk & compliance management information & reports
• To participate in ad hoc risk & compliance related projects

What technical skills, experience, and qualifications do you need?

• Degree holder in Law, Accounting, Finance or related discipline
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in compliance
• Solid experience in managing risk & compliance framework in accordance to regulatory and statutory requirements
• Experience supporting Capital Markets or financial services with licensed entity obligations (e.g., AFSL, AML/CTF).
• Familiarity with ASIC, AUSTRAC, DIA and FMA regulatory expectations.
• Prior experience working with regulated trustee, escrow, or agency services is highly desirable.
• Sound knowledge of local regulations including both Australia and New Zealand rules and regulations AML qualifications (ACAMs or equivalent)
• Strong organization and time management skills
• Ability to independently and effectively work with different stakeholders
• Good command of both written and spoken English. A second language will be an advantage
• Independent, meticulous, pro-active, attentive to details, self-motivated, outspoken, keen to learn, and capable of meeting new challenges with excellent communication skills

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Disclaimer: The information above describes the general nature and level of work performed by employees in this role. It is not intended to describe all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications.