Head of Financial Crime Compliance

The Opportunity Join a highly regarded organisation in the Entertainment & Hospitality industry, operating across Australia & New Zealand. This leadership role is critical in safeguarding and strengthening Financial Crime Compliance & Governance by driving the execution of compliance initiatives, ensuring regulatory expectations are met and exceeded. *** Please note - this is a full-time permanent role required to be based in Adelaide, South Australia. Relocation is required for the successful candidate.*** Key Responsibilities Financial Crime Compliance Oversight: Oversee the delivery, uplift, and ongoing management of Financial Crime Compliance, QA & Training, Governance & Reporting frameworks.Governance & Reporting: Track key metrics to assess the effectiveness of compliance & governance. Ensure timely reporting and documentation are completed.Operational Oversight: Oversee day-to-day delivery of compliance training, governance reporting, quality assurance activities, and make operational decisions where appropriate to improve quality of work outcomes.Process & Technology Improvement: Champion AML/CTF compliance initiatives and continuous improvement projects. Identify and recommend new technologies.Board & Executive Support: Provide governance support, including secretarial duties at internal meetings, ensuring documentation and filings are complete, accurate and up-to-date.Stakeholder Collaboration: Escalate risk assessment and audit findings / issues to senior management, committees and forums.Team Leadership: Lead a high performing team of compliance professionals across governance & reporting, quality assurance and training. About You 10+ years of experience in Financial Crime Compliance & Governance (preferably in a 2LoD leadership function) in highly regulated industries.Strong knowledge of AML/CTF laws and corporate governance.Proven ability to prepare and present reports to the Board, senior executives, committees and regulatory authorities.A hands-on leader and strategic thinker with the ability to manage complexity and deliver impactful outcomes.Exceptional project management and stakeholder engagement skills. Great-to-Have's Financial crime intelligence knowledge and experience in responsible gambling within the gaming, gambling or wagering sector.Financial crime compliance requirements governing NZ reporting entities.Qualification in Legal or Governance.CAMS certification. To apply please click on the ‘Easy Apply’ button or send your CV to Eugena Gong at eugena.gong@talentweb.com.au