Manager, Tax & Compliance
GranicusSalary not specified
Full Time
Expert & Leadership (9+ years)
Senior Manager, Financial Crime Compliance at Checkout.com
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Fintech, PaymentsIndustries
Requirements
- Recent experience as Compliance Lead and/or MLRO for an AUSTRAC-registered financial institution in Australia, ideally with Independent Remittance Dealer knowledge
- Recent experience as Compliance Lead and/or MLRO for a registered financial service provider and a reporting entity under the AML/CFT Act in New Zealand
- Based in Sydney office
Responsibilities
- Provide oversight and compliance advice to local, regional, and global teams, ensuring risk management and mitigation policies are embraced and adequately addressed in Australia and New Zealand
- Contribute to the development and maintenance of policies and procedures, ensuring they are up to date with all regulatory and international standard methodologies and in line with expectations of banking partners and scheme networks
- Develop and perform the annual country-specific AML/CTF/PF and other relevant risk assessments for Australia and New Zealand
- Maintain oversight of regulatory compliance requirements for Australia and New Zealand, including regulatory notifications, conditions for authorisation, and regulatory reporting
- Act as the lead point of contact for Checkout’s financial regulators in Australia and New Zealand
- Investigate alerts reported to Compliance and draft SARs/notifications to be provided to the regulator and local authorities, if required
- Assess high-risk clients, delivering well-justified recommendations and ensuring these are monitored accordingly
- Provide timely and precise advisory to internal stakeholders
- Participate in Group projects as needed
- Investigate and, where required, call out any major compliance concerns to Management, recommend remediation actions, and improve existing processes accordingly
- Maintain awareness of industry trends on regulatory compliance, emerging threats, investigate and assess potential risks, and take appropriate steps to mitigate them
- Contribute to updating AML/CTF risk classifications and assessing new products/activities risk exposure
- Serve as the Checkout.com Australia and Checkout.com New Zealand Money Laundering Reporting Officer (MLRO)
Skills
Key technologies and capabilities for this role
Questions & Answers
Common questions about this position
What is the salary for this Senior Manager role?
This information is not specified in the job description.
Is this role remote or office-based?
The role is based in the Sydney office.
What experience is required for this position?
Recent experience as Compliance Lead and/or MLRO for an AUSTRAC-registered financial institution in Australia is required, ideally with Independent Rem.
What is the team structure for this role?
The role reports into the Regional Head of Compliance APAC and joins a growing international team dedicated to Compliance, working closely with Sales, Onboarding, Transaction Monitoring, Legal, Product, and others.
What makes a strong candidate for this Compliance role?
Candidates with recent experience as a Compliance Lead or MLRO for an AUSTRAC-registered financial institution in Australia, who can provide oversight, develop policies, perform risk assessments, and act as the lead contact for regulators, stand out.
Checkout.com
High-performance payments platform for enterprises
About Checkout.com
Checkout.com provides a payments platform that helps businesses process payments, send payouts, and manage card programs. The platform is designed for large enterprises and growing businesses, allowing them to handle high volumes of transactions quickly and reliably. It integrates with clients' existing systems and offers a range of payment services, generating revenue through transaction fees and subscriptions. Unlike many competitors, Checkout.com focuses on providing a comprehensive, cloud-based solution that supports the financial operations of its clients across the globe. The goal of Checkout.com is to streamline payment processes and enhance the payment experience for both businesses and their customers.
London, United KingdomHeadquarters
2012Year Founded
$1,780.1MTotal Funding
SERIES_DCompany Stage
Fintech, Financial ServicesIndustries
1,001-5,000Employees
Benefits
Work-life balance - Flexible working and plenty of time off to unwind. We’ll even give you your birthday off.
Recognition - Peer recognition program and quarterly Hero Awards. We celebrate success together.
Career development - Tailored career development and learning pathways. We’ll help you unlock your potential.
Celebrating diversity - Internal community groups and cultural events. We celebrate our differences.
Staying healthy - A global wellness programme and private health insurance. We support your wellbeing.
Security for the future - Comprehensive plans for you and your loved ones. We’ll take care of you.
Giving back - Employee-led community outreach, payroll giving and a volunteering day. We care about your causes.
Risks
Checkout.com faces increased competition from emerging fintech startups.
Economic instability in the UK and EU may impact Checkout.com's revenue.
Regulatory scrutiny on data privacy could increase compliance costs.
Differentiation
Checkout.com offers payments in over 150 currencies with in-country acquiring.
The platform integrates fraud filters and reporting through a single API.
Checkout.com supports major international cards and local payment methods.
Upsides
Checkout.com is expanding in Japan, enhancing its global presence.
The partnership with Zing increases digital payment methods and product growth.
Checkout.com launched Octopus for online payments, a first for global PSPs.
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