Senior AML Manager – Line 2 (Risk & Policy) About the Company We are a fast-growing fintech in Australia, building innovative financial solutions that challenge the status quo. With rapid growth and an expanding customer base, we are committed to embedding strong governance and risk frameworks that support both innovation and compliance at scale. About the Role We are seeking a highly experienced Senior AML Manager to join our second line of defence, with a strong focus on advisory, risk management, and policy development. This role will play a critical part in shaping and strengthening the organisation’s AML/CTF framework as the business continues to grow. As a senior member of the Line 2 Financial Crime team, you will provide expert oversight, guidance, and challenge to the first line, ensuring our AML/CTF controls remain robust, proportionate, and aligned with regulatory expectations. Key Responsibilities Lead the design, development, and maintenance of AML/CTF policies, standards, and frameworks. Oversee the enterprise-wide AML/CTF risk assessment, providing independent challenge and insights to business stakeholders. Act as a key advisor on regulatory engagement, ensuring clear and effective communication with AUSTRAC and other relevant regulators. Provide expert second line advice to senior management and first line teams on AML/CTF obligations, risks, and control effectiveness. Drive uplift programs to enhance AML/CTF capability across the business, including policy updates, training initiatives, and governance improvements. Contribute to the ongoing shaping of the AML/CTF framework, ensuring it evolves in line with business growth, regulatory change, and emerging risks. Prepare and present reports, risk insights, and recommendations to senior leadership and governance forums. About You Proven experience in AML/CTF compliance or financial crime risk management, ideally within financial services or fintech. Strong understanding of Australian AML/CTF regulatory requirements and expectations, with experience engaging AUSTRAC or similar regulators. Demonstrated expertise in policy development, risk assessments, and framework design. Skilled at building strong stakeholder relationships and providing clear, pragmatic second line challenge and advice. Strategic thinker with the ability to balance regulatory requirements with commercial business needs. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with experience preparing materials for senior executives and boards. This is a unique opportunity to influence and shape a growing AML program within a dynamic fintech environment. You’ll join a collaborative team where your expertise will have a real impact on strengthening the organisation’s financial crime resilience and supporting sustainable growth.
