Senior Risk & Compliance Assurance Manager (AML/CTF & Safer Gambling)
Dabble, Albury, New South Wales, Australia
Overview
As the Senior Risk & Compliance Assurance Manager, you will be responsible for the independent oversight, assurance, and monitoring of Anti-Money Laundering (AML/CTF) and Safer Gambling frameworks across our Australian and UK operations.
Your role is to challenge, monitor, and support Line 1 operational teams, ensuring that:
- key controls are well designed and operate effectively
- material risks are identified, assessed, and proactively managed
- processes are efficient, consistent, and aligned with regulatory obligations
You’ll deliver ongoing Line 2 monitoring and assurance reviews, monitor key controls, provide expert advice, and report findings to senior management and governance committees. You’ll also provide oversight of investigations and assurance that customer complaints are appropriately managed by operational teams.
You will translate complex regulatory requirements into clear, actionable insights for the business, helping operational teams improve processes while maintaining independence in your oversight role.
Primary Location
This role is open to all locations within Australia, with support for remote working.
Responsibilities
- Lead and coach operational teams responsible for AML/CTF and Safer Gambling to ensure risks are owned and managed effectively
- Provide assurance on the quality, timeliness, and accuracy of investigations, monitoring, and reporting conducted by Line 1
- Oversee the implementation of new AML and Safer Gambling tools and processes by operational teams
- Provide independent oversight to ensure AML/CTF and Safer Gambling controls operate effectively and in line with regulatory obligations
- Identify process inefficiencies through assurance activities and recommend improvements
- Provide assurance to management on the adequacy of controls and risk mitigation measures
- Coordinate with cross-functional teams to manage cross-functional risks
Regulatory Compliance & Reporting
- Maintain compliance with UKGC, NCA, AUSTRAC, and state/territory gambling harm minimisation requirements
- Oversee submission of regulatory reports and responses to external audits or reviews
- Prepare regular management reports on operational performance, risk trends, and control assurance
- Attend quarterly risk committee meetings and other governance forums
Skills & Qualifications
- Minimum 5 years’ experience in a compliance, risk, or assurance function focused on AML/CTF, Safer Gambling, or financial crime
- Proven leadership experience in AML/CTF, safer gambling, compliance, or risk management within wagering, gambling, or financial services
- Strong understanding of Australian AML/CTF laws, gambling harm minimisation, and wagering industry regulations; UK landscape understanding is advantageous but not essential
- Ability to identify patterns and trends in data and translate insights into compliance or assurance improvements
- Confidence to influence and translate complex regulatory requirements into explicit business insights
- Skill in change management and cross-functional coordination with the ability to balance multiple priorities under pressure
- Relevant tertiary qualifications in law, business, risk management, or related field (desirable)
- Professional certifications such as CAMS, ICA Diploma/Certificate in AML/CTF, or RGSA accreditation (highly regarded)
Remuneration
The advertised salary for this position is $170,000 + Super + Benefits, with room to be flexible.
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