Senior Compliance Officer

Location: Melbourne, Australia
Date Posted: Mar 14, 2023

Description

About our Company
The Apex Group is a global financial services provider with 10,000 staff across 50+ offices globally. We look to recruit bright, articulate and numerate employees who are not afraid of a challenge and are prepared to work hard and love what they do.

Every employee plays a part in making Apex who we are today and the more that we grow, the more important that becomes. Whatever your career path or specialism, Apex provides a global platform to allow you to thrive.

About the role

Job Responsibilities:
Be a trusted adviser and support Apex’s Compliance function in Melbourne and Sydney.
Lead and coordinate the regulatory update in the APAC region. Keep abreast of the compliance and regulatory changes and advise as appropriate. High-flyer will have the opportunity of supporting other Asia Pacific countries including China, Hong Kong, India, Japan & Singapore as appropriate on other compliance matters including Apex’s M&A projects.
Advising on compliance issues relating to AML, KYC, FATCA, CRS etc. and other compliance related requirements, AML due diligence, PEP and Sanction checks on client and investor files.
Work with Head of Compliance in Apex Melbourne & Sydney and the APAC Compliance team on suspicious activity and reporting to regulatory authorities.
Work with management and the 1st line of defence in identifying areas for enhanced monitoring or training and tracking of Compliance-identified findings. Coordinate the training on processes and procedures for the teams.
Assist with the development and implementation of compliance policies and procedures. Partner with the business to develop processes and procedures that improve the quality of service to our clients.
Perform ongoing Anti Money Laundering (AML) monitoring obligations and reporting. Assist in monitoring transfer agent’s services.
Other ad hoc responsibilities as required.
Job Requirements

At least 2 to 3 years’ solid compliance experience (including local experience and added benefit for the APAC experience) and proven track record relevant to Apex’s business (http://www.apexgroup.com.) will be an added advantage.
Professional Compliance qualification preferred.
Strong people management skill with all levels, excellent problem-solving and analytical capability, being able to work independently and working as a team player. Attentive to details and accuracy.
Organized and ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines. Ability to multi-task, prioritize workloads and manage timescales.
Excellent English proficiency. Good verbal written and drafting skills.
Strong PC skills including Word, Excel, and Access

Additional information:
We are an equal opportunity employer and ensure that no applicant is subject to less favorable treatment on the grounds of gender, gender identity, marital status, race, color, nationality, ethnicity, age, sexual orientation, socio-economic, responsibilities for dependents, physical or mental disability. Any hiring decision are made based on skills, qualifications, and experiences.
We measure our success as a business, not only by delivering great products and services and continually increasing our assets under administration and market share, but also by how we positively impact people, society, and the planet.
If you are looking to take that next step in your career and are ready to work for a high performing organization, alongside talented people who take pride in delivering great results, please submit your application.

Personal data provided by job applicant(s) will be used for recruitment purposes only and will be treated strictly confidential. Such personal data can be accessed by different Apex stakeholders within and out of [Australia] / [New Zealand] for the consideration of the job application hereunder. Application made by the job applicant(s) constitutes the irrevocable consent of the job applicant for her/his personal data to be used by Apex stakeholders within or outside New Zealand for the purpose of this recruitment.