COMPLIANCE & RISK MANAGER – TOOWOOMBA – AWARD-WINNING PROFESSIONAL SERVICES FIRM WITH AML / CTF LEADERSHIP (JOB ID 1638)

Ready to step into a high-impact compliance role where you can lead AML/CTF strategy, strengthen regulatory frameworks and work directly with executive leadership?

Looking for an opportunity where compliance is more than box-ticking? offering genuine influence, career growth and a strong values-driven culture?

Our client is an award-winning Queensland professional services firm with over 50 years of success, delivering integrated services across accounting, financial planning, business advisory, superannuation, lending and related financial services. With an established regional reputation, multi-office presence and strong leadership team, this is a rare opportunity to take ownership of compliance across a broad professional services environment.

Reporting directly to the CEO, this role will lead the firm’s compliance framework across multiple service lines, with a strong focus on AML/CTF governance, risk mitigation and regulatory excellence.

The Role:

Lead and continuously improve the firm’s AML/CTF program and broader compliance framework

Oversee client due diligence, enhanced due diligence and transaction monitoring processes

Manage regulatory reporting obligations including AML/CTF compliance requirements

Ensure compliance across financial services, lending, accounting, privacy and related regulatory frameworks

Provide compliance guidance, education and training across the business

Prepare compliance reporting for senior leadership and key stakeholders

Coordinate audits, reviews, incident reporting and regulatory interactions

Drive a proactive compliance culture focused on ethical practice and continuous improvement

About You:

2+ years’ experience in AML/CTF, compliance, financial crime or regulatory environments

Strong knowledge of Australian AML/CTF legislation, sanctions and risk frameworks

Tertiary qualifications in Business, Finance, Law or related discipline

ACAMS or related certification highly regarded

Strong analytical, problem-solving and stakeholder engagement skills

Excellent communication skills with the ability to educate and influence teams

High attention to detail with a proactive, solutions-focused mindset

Ability to operate confidently across multiple regulatory frameworks

What’s On Offer:

Leadership-level compliance role reporting directly to CEO

Award-winning, established professional services firm

Broad business exposure across multiple regulated service lines

9-day fortnight / flexible work arrangements

Paid birthday leave and study leave

Strong professional development and career progression opportunities

Social club, supportive culture and values-driven environment

Long-term opportunity to shape compliance strategy in a growing firm

If you’re a compliance professional ready to take ownership of AML/CTF and regulatory leadership within a respected, growth-focused firm, this is an outstanding next-step opportunity.

Please note: This job is based in Australia therefore, only candidates who are permanent residents or citizens of Australia or NZ will be considered.

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