Head of AML/CTF

About OrbitRemit OrbitRemit is an international money transfer business moving funds across New Zealand and Australia, with ambition to keep growing. As a licensed reporting entity in multiple jurisdictions, we treat financial crime risk management as core to the business, not a back‑office function. Our compliance program is mature, well‑resourced and actively engaged with our regulators. About the role We are looking for a senior AML/CTF specialist to lead the day‑to‑day operation and ongoing uplift of our financial crime program across the NZ and Australian regimes. You will own the program in practice: customer due diligence, transaction monitoring, sanctions screening, reporting, and the regulatory and banking relationships that sit behind them. The role is also the appointed Compliance Officer in New Zealand. This is a hands‑on leadership role with genuine influence over how we manage risk as we scale and enter new markets. What you will do Lead the operation and continuous improvement of the AML/CTF program across NZ (AML/CFT Act 2009), Australia (AML/CTF Act 2006) and any new jurisdictions Act as the appointed Compliance Officer in New Zealand Manage CDD and EDD frameworks, risk assessment methodologies, and the systems that support them Oversee transaction monitoring, alert management, sanctions screening and adverse media processes, including defensibility of tuning and sampling decisions Oversee the submission of regulatory reporting (SMRs, PTRs and equivalents) and maintain the supporting controls Support engagement with DIA, AUSTRAC and other regulators, including inspections, information requests and remediation Manage relationships with banking partners, conduct due diligence and respond to RFIs from banking partners Act as a point of escalation for the team, and provide training as needed. Share best practice, stay on top of regulatory changes and reforms, and make the relevant adjustments to our program Support Board and Executive reporting Keep the risk assessment, program documentation and policies current as products, corridors and obligations change Provide clear, commercially grounded advice to the business and contribute to new market entry assessments Mentor and develop the compliance team About you 7+ years of financial crime experience, preferably in payments or remittance Experience owning a program or a significant component of one Strong working knowledge of the NZ and Australian AML/CTF regimes, sanctions obligations and remittance sector typologies A track record of direct regulator and banking partner engagement, including handling inspections, findings and RFIs Sound judgement on proportionate risk responses, with the ability to defend decisions to a regulator A digital mindset, with strong knowledge of technology tools and a practical approach to AI adoption A law degree is highly regarded, but not a pre requisite. Clear communicator who can move between operational detail and board‑level reporting Why OrbitRemit A reputable, well‑established business with a strong track record A compliance function that is taken seriously, with real scope to shape how we manage financial crime risk A team of dedicated, high performers who are knowledgeable and have genuine tenure Hybrid and flexible working A competitive remuneration package Meaningful work in a growing cross‑border business #J-18808-Ljbffr