At Latitude, we make it possible – for our customers, our communities, and our people. We believe in creating opportunities that truly matter, helping you thrive both professionally and personally.
We offer benefits that make a real difference in your life, including:
- an extra week of paid leave each year through our Take 5 initiative
- a hybrid working model, giving you the flexibility to work from home while connecting in the office just two days a week or work remote for certain roles
- a 24/7 support app for mental and physical wellness, called Sonder
- discounts on Latitude products and services
The role is Latitude’s designated AML/CTF Compliance Officer, driving regulatory strategy, ensuring financial crime obligations are met, and safeguarding trust through strong compliance leadership.
Reporting to the GM Enterprise & Operational Risk and Compliance, you will be responsible for managing the Financial Crime Framework, including related activities, goals, and strategy. The position requires extensive interaction with key internal and external stakeholders, such as AUSTRAC and vendors providing AML-related support.
Key responsibilities include:
- designing, implementing, and maintaining Latitude’s AML/CTF framework, policy/program, and risk assessment
- developing and implementing a monitoring and oversight program
- providing advice on how to comply with financial crime-related regulatory obligations and the design of effective controls
- representing Latitude at relevant regulator and industry meetings and workshops
- providing support on financial crime compliance-related incidents
- preparing insights and reporting to Senior Management and the Board
Ideally, we're looking for someone with:
- 7+ years of experience in financial crime compliance
- experience working in financial services, including a robust understanding of the three lines of defence
- experience in design and implementation of compliance programs and performing ML/TF risk assessments
- excellent understanding of all relevant legislative instruments
- demonstrated delivery and operationalisation of compliance requirements
- excellent oral and written communication skills
- solid organisational ability and attention to detail
Latitude offers a flexible working environment and supports a safe, healthy, engaging, and productive working environment for all employees and workers.
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from Australian or New Zealand Permanent Residents or Citizens.
Successful applicants will be required to complete a background check prior to commencement of employment.
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📌 Head of AML/CTF Compliance Officer
🏢 Latitude Financial Services
📍 Melbourne