Compliance Specialist

Compliance Specialist, Australia & New Zealand Sydney, Australia Monday to Friday, 38 hours week 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 AUSTRAC, DIA, and other relevant 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, Funds and Capital Markets business lines. Support the implementation and monitoring of compliance frameworks for reporting entities. 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 AML/CFT 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 Familiarity with AUSTRAC, DIA and FMA regulatory expectations. Sound knowledge of local regulations including both Australia and New Zealand rules and regulations AML qualifications preferable (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. Independent, meticulous, pro-active, attentive to details, self-motivated, outspoken, keen to learn, and capable of meeting new challenges with excellent communication skills LI-KK1