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Axiom is seeking a Compliance Professional for a long-term secondment with a well-respected fintech on the Gold Coast. The role focuses on AML/CTF compliance, regulatory governance, and risk management. Responsibilities include enhancing the AML/CTF framework, regulatory compliance across financial services and privacy laws, and supporting product governance and remediation programs. The ideal candidate has experience in compliance, risk, or financial services, strong analytical skills, and knowledge of Australian regulatory frameworks. This position offers a competitive compensation package and remote work flexibility.
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Dear Hiring Manager,
I am writing to express my strong interest in the Compliance Professional role at Axiom. With extensive experience in AML/CTF compliance and regulatory risk management, I am confident in my ability to support your client's compliance framework effectively. My background includes implementing robust AML programs, conducting risk assessments, and ensuring adherence to AUSTRAC and other regulatory obligations. I bring a practical, commercially focused approach to compliance and am adept at collaborating with cross-functional teams.
I am particularly drawn to this opportunity because of Axiom's leadership in alternative legal services and its commitment to diversity and inclusion. I am eager to contribute to the success of your client and thrive in a remote work environment. Thank you for considering my application.
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I would start by conducting a gap analysis of current policies against AUSTRAC requirements and industry best practices. Then, I'd prioritize areas like customer due diligence, transaction monitoring, and reporting. I would collaborate with legal and business teams to implement changes, provide training, and establish ongoing monitoring. Regular audits and updates would ensure the framework remains effective.
In my previous role, I needed to apply new privacy regulations to our marketing practices. I reviewed the legislation, mapped requirements to existing processes, and identified gaps. I worked with the marketing team to update consent mechanisms and data handling procedures, and created a compliance checklist. This ensured we met regulatory standards without disrupting business operations.
I subscribe to regulatory updates from AUSTRAC and other bodies, attend industry webinars, and participate in professional groups. I also leverage internal resources and collaborate with peers to share insights. Regularly reviewing recent enforcement actions and guidance helps me anticipate changes and proactively adjust our compliance approach.
Once, we detected a potential breach of reporting obligations. I immediately escalated to the compliance team, conducted a root cause analysis, and documented the incident. I recommended corrective actions, such as enhanced monitoring and additional training. We reported to the regulator as required and implemented controls to prevent recurrence. The incident was resolved without penalties.
I would focus on practical, risk-based approaches that align with business goals. For example, during a product launch, I'd engage early with product teams to integrate compliance checks into the development process. I'd provide clear, actionable guidance and streamline approval processes. By being approachable and solution-oriented, I can support innovation while ensuring regulatory adherence.
Axiom, the leading provider of on-demand legal talent globally, is seeking a skilled risk and compliance professional to support our client, a well-respected fintech, on a long-term secondment opportunity based on the Gold Coast.
This role offers an excellent opportunity for an experienced compliance professional to support a broad range of regulatory, governance and risk management activities, with a particular focus on Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorism Financing (AML/CTF) compliance. Working closely with the Legal, Risk and Compliance team, you will play a key role in supporting the organisation’s compliance framework and ensuring adherence to regulatory obligations across a range of legislative and industry requirements.
Responsibilities:
- Support and enhance the organisation’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
Qualifications:
- 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 in the alternative legal services marketplace. Axiomites also get access to professional development resources and learning and development programs. Axiomites predominately work remotely, with the exception that some clients require on-site presence.
Axiom is the global leader in high-calibre, on-demand legal talent. Covering North America, the UK, Europe, and APAC, we enable legal departments to drive efficiency and growth and meet the demands of today’s business landscape with best in breed alterative legal services.
Axiom is a leader in diversity, inclusion, and social engagement. Diversity is core to our values and we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are proud to be named a best place to work for LGBTQ+ Equality, earning top marks in the 2021 Corporate Equality Index for the second consecutive year. Axiom’s legal department is Mansfield certified and is committed to considering at least 50% diverse candidates for leadership roles and outside counsel representation.
Learn more about working at Axiom.
Equal Opportunity Employer: Axiom ensures equal employment opportunity in recruitment and employment, without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, nationality, national or ethnic origin, religious creed or belief, political opinion, sex, gender reassignment, pregnancy or maternity, age, disability, alienage or citizenship status, marital (or civil or other partnership recognized by law) status, genetic predisposition or carrier status, sexual orientation, military service, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Axiom prohibits and will not tolerate any such discrimination or harassment.
We understand that many legal professionals have chosen to adopt the consultancy model, and we are happy to discuss this option with you. We offer both consultants and employees the opportunity to work with our enviable client roster. Contact us in complete confidence to find out more about opportunities to work with Axiom as an employee or consultant.
Accommodation for Individuals with Disabilities: Upon request and consistent with applicable laws, Axiom will provide reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities who require an accommodation to participate in each stage of the recruitment process. To request an accommodation to complete the application form, please contact us at benefits@axiomlaw.com and include “Applicant Accommodation” in the subject line.
Axiom respects your privacy. For an explanation of the kind of information we collect about you and how it is used, our full privacy notice is available at https://www.axiomlaw.com/privacy-notice.
Employment with Axiom may be contingent upon successful completion of a background check, providing proof of identity, and possessing the necessary legal authorization to work.
By submitting an application, you acknowledge that all information contained therein, and provided at any part of the application process, is correct and accurate to the best of your knowledge.
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