Risk and Compliance Specialist (AML/CTF Focus)

About the Role

Axiom, a global leader in on-demand legal talent, is partnering with a respected fintech client to offer a significant secondment opportunity for a skilled Risk and Compliance professional. Based on the Gold Coast, this role is crucial for supporting a broad spectrum of regulatory, governance, and risk management activities, with a specialized focus on Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorism Financing (AML/CTF) compliance. You will collaborate closely with the client's Legal, Risk, and Compliance team to bolster the organization's compliance framework and ensure adherence to diverse legislative and industry requirements.

Responsibilities

• Support and enhance the organization's AML/CTF compliance framework, including AUSTRAC obligations, customer due diligence, monitoring, risk assessments, and regulatory change implementation.
• Assist with regulatory compliance across financial services, consumer, privacy, and marketing legislation, including the review of customer communications and business practices.
• Contribute to risk, compliance, and governance activities, including compliance monitoring, incident and breach management, reporting, policy development, and audit support.
• Support product governance, customer outcomes, regulatory reform initiatives, complex remediation programs, and broader compliance projects across the business.

Requirements

• Experience in compliance, risk, legal, AML/CTF, financial services, or another regulated industry.
• Knowledge of Australian regulatory frameworks, including AML/CTF obligations, AUSTRAC requirements, financial services regulation, privacy, and consumer protection laws.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to interpret and apply legislative and regulatory requirements.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a practical and commercially focused approach to compliance.
• Relevant tertiary qualifications in law, business, commerce, risk, compliance, or a related discipline; compliance, risk, or AML certifications will be highly regarded.

Compensation, Benefits & Location

This role offers a highly competitive compensation and benefits package within the alternative legal services marketplace. Axiomites also gain access to professional development resources and learning and development programs. While most Axiom roles are remote, some client engagements may require on-site presence.

About Axiom

Axiom is the global leader in high-calibre, on-demand legal talent, enabling legal departments to drive efficiency and growth across North America, the UK, Europe, and APAC. Axiom is committed to diversity, inclusion, and social engagement, proudly operating as an equal opportunity employer. The company is Mansfield certified and actively promotes diversity in leadership roles and outside counsel representation. Learn more about working at Axiom here.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Axiom ensures equal employment opportunity without discrimination based on race, color, nationality, religion, political opinion, sex, gender reassignment, pregnancy, age, disability, marital status, genetic predisposition, sexual orientation, military service, or any other characteristic protected by law. Axiom prohibits and will not tolerate any such discrimination or harassment.

Consultancy Option

Axiom is open to discussing consultancy arrangements for legal professionals. Both consultants and employees can work with Axiom's extensive client roster. Contact Axiom in complete confidence to learn more.

Accommodation for Individuals with Disabilities

Axiom provides reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities throughout the recruitment process upon request. Please contact benefits@axiomlaw.com with "Applicant Accommodation" in the subject line.

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Pre-employment Checks

Employment with Axiom may be contingent upon successful completion of a background check, proof of identity, and legal authorization to work.

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