Senior Regional Compliance Officer

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Australia.

📋 Description

• Collaborate directly with MoneyGram agents in designated regions of Australia and New Zealand.

• Evaluate Agents’ compliance with AML/CFT regulations and Anti-Fraud initiatives.

• Lead training and awareness programs while offering guidance and support to Agents.

• Encourage Agents to implement or improve compliance and anti-fraud policies and procedures.

• Assist in the development of Compliance and Anti-Fraud programs as necessary.

• Serve as the Deputy Compliance Officer for Australia and New Zealand.

• Engage with local regulators and law enforcement agencies as required.

• Collaborate with business unit representatives to ensure that Agent policies and controls are practical, efficient, viable, aligned with MoneyGram policies and expectations, and comply with regulatory standards.

• Recommend corrective actions to mitigate identified risks.

• Implement established MoneyGram AML/CFT Compliance and Anti-Fraud programs, principles, standards, policies, and oversight requirements.

• Consult with internal and external experts to pinpoint risks, best practices, and expectations.

• Analyze internal and external data to identify emerging risks.

• Facilitate discussions on policy, risk, and control with stakeholders to ensure policy objectives are achieved.

• Support projects related to new products, services, and channels.

• Assist with Agent due diligence activities.

• Provide policy interpretation and regional assistance to Agents.

• Aid the regional compliance manager and director during risk discussions.

• Create content messaging for new policies.

• Ensure training materials are consistent with policy expectations.

• Deliver training to Agents and employees.

• Perform additional duties as assigned.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent (minimum): Essential.

• Master’s degree: Highly desirable.

• CAMS certification: An added advantage.

• 5–7 years of experience in compliance or audit within the financial services sector or a regulatory body overseeing financial services.

• Experience with a Money Remittance Provider is highly desirable.

• Familiarity with the Bank Secrecy Act, AML Regulations, USA Patriot Act, and Office of Foreign Assets Control is preferred.

• Essential understanding of AML/CFT regulations in Australia and New Zealand.

• Ability to operate internationally with internal business partners and Agents.

• Capacity to work independently in a remote setting.

• Proven ability to draft clear and professional correspondence and documents relating to legal, compliance, and business matters.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Excellent customer service skills with the ability to resolve customer complaints effectively.

• Proven ability to handle confidential information appropriately.

• Ability to facilitate information collection through interviews and meetings.

• Capable of articulating and conveying complex, conceptual information to diverse audiences verbally and in writing.

• Experience in communication with regulators and law enforcement agencies.

• Background in public speaking and delivering clear and persuasive business presentations.

• Exceptional organizational skills, including time management, record-keeping, self-scheduling, and follow-up.

• Must be a self-starter with the ability to work independently.

• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

• Fully proficient in MS Office.

🏝️ Benefits

• Flexible remote work environment.

• Opportunity to travel up to 25% of available working time.