Company Description
Corporate Alliance Group is a leading innovator in fintech, serving as a financial architect to help businesses navigate complex financial landscapes. Combining state-of-the-art technology and expert consultancy, the company empowers organizations to achieve operational excellence and sustainable growth. With integrated service offerings, Corporate Alliance specializes in risk management, global payment solutions, and working capital optimization, catering particularly to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Headquartered in Sydney, NSW, the company is committed to delivering tailored solutions that support financial agility and long-term success.
Role Description
The Senior Compliance Manager is a full-time hybrid position based in Sydney, NSW, with flexibility for some remote work. In this role, you will lead compliance operations, ensuring adherence to regulatory requirements and internal policies. Responsibilities include developing and implementing compliance strategies, conducting risk assessments, managing audits, and providing guidance on regulatory updates across the organisation. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure all practices align with industry standards and regulatory frameworks.
This is a hands-on role which involves documenting and embedding compliance processes, helping to establish and lead an offshore team and directly managing client onboarding and transaction monitoring under AUSTRAC expectations.
Qualifications
* Strong understanding of compliance frameworks, regulatory requirements, and risk management practices
* Experience in conducting audits, implementing compliance controls, and addressing internal and external inquiries
* Effective leadership, problem-solving, and decision-making skills to guide compliance strategies
* Exceptional communication, interpersonal, and stakeholder management abilities
* Familiarity with financial technologies, payment systems, and related regulatory compliance is a strong advantage
* Bachelor's degree in Law, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field
* Relevant certifications such as Certified Compliance & Ethics Professional (CCEP) or equivalent are preferred but not required
Required Experience and Skills
* 7+ years in compliance/credit risk within payments, fintech, FX or trade finance (B2B focus preferred), with proven AUSTRAC/AML/CTF/Financial Crime and ASIC/AFSL familiarity
* Hands-on experience in KYC/KYB onboarding, CDD/OCDD/ECDD, sanctions/PEP/adverse news screening, and credit analysis for complex structures and high-risk corridors
* A mature mindset to decision-making and leadership, able to balance regulatory rigour with commercial pragmatism
* Experience leading projects/individuals while staying involved in day-to-day work
* Sound analytical and risk assessment skills. Listening for understanding.
* Impeccable communication skills in engaging internal teams, including managing expectations of management and being confident to maintain an independent stance on key matters while balancing commercial practicalities
* Thrives in fast-paced, evolving fintech environments
What We Offer
* Hybrid Sydney role with direct COO access and impact on risk strategy
* Opportunity to shape compliance for Asia-focused growth in a collaborative team.
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