Manager – Regulatory Compliance

Nium, the Leader in Real-Time Global Payments 

Nium, the leading global infrastructure for real-time cross-border payments, was founded on the mission to deliver the global payments infrastructure of tomorrow, today. With the onset of the global economy, its payments infrastructure is shaping how banks, fintechs, and businesses everywhere collect, convert, and disburse funds instantly across borders. Its payout network supports 100 currencies and spans 190+ countries, 100 of which in real-time. Funds can be disbursed to accounts, wallets, and cards and collected locally in 40 markets. Nium's growing card issuance business is already available in 34 countries. Nium holds regulatory licenses and authorizations in more than 40 countries, enabling seamless onboarding, rapid integration, and compliance – independent of geography. The company is co-headquartered in San Francisco and Singapore.

About the Role

As the Manager – Regulatory Compliance & Deputy MLRO for Australia and New Zealand, you will be an integral part of Nium’s global Compliance team, supporting the Head of Compliance/MLRO in managing all aspects of regulatory compliance, AML/CTF governance, and financial crime risk management across the ANZ region.

You will work closely with internal stakeholders to ensure compliance with local regulations, including AUSTRAC and New Zealand AML/CFT obligations, while contributing to the development of scalable, technology-enabled compliance processes that support Nium’s innovative payments business.

• Regulatory Compliance & Governance

• Maintain and enhance the AML/CTF and Compliance Framework for Australia and New Zealand, ensuring alignment with AUSTRAC and NZ AML/CFT requirements.
• Review, assess, and update compliance and AML/CFT policies, procedures, and controls to ensure effectiveness and adherence to regulatory expectations.
• Provide advisory support to business and product teams on regulatory compliance, AML/CTF, sanctions, and new business initiatives.
• Conduct country-specific risk assessments, identify control gaps, and coordinate timely remediation with relevant stakeholders.
• Financial Crime & AML/CTF Operations
• Support the MLRO in the execution of the AML/CTF Program, including the review of customer onboarding, ongoing due diligence, and enhanced due diligence (EDD) activities.
• Conduct periodic, trigger, and ad hoc client reviews, ensuring adverse media and risk factors are identified, documented, and escalated appropriately.
• Oversee transaction monitoring and name screening investigations, ensuring timely review and resolution of alerts.
• Prepare and assist with Suspicious Matter Reports (SMRs) and ensure regulatory reporting obligations are met.

• Contribute to compliance reporting for senior management and committees, providing insight into regulatory, AML/CTF, and operational compliance performance.
• Drive process improvement initiatives, leveraging automation and technology to enhance compliance efficiency and scalability.
• Participate in regulatory change management and compliance-driven projects, ensuring timely implementation of new obligations and best practices.

• 7+ years’ experience in compliance, AML/CTF, or financial crime roles within a regulated financial institution or fintech/payments company.
• Strong knowledge of AUSTRAC and New Zealand AML/CFT regulatory frameworks.
• Proven experience in KYC/KYB, sanctions screening, and transaction monitoring processes.
• ACAMS, ICA, or equivalent certification preferred.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and process-improvement skills with a focus on automation and scalability.
• Demonstrated accountability, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple priorities under pressure.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills with the ability to collaborate across functions and regions.
• Team-oriented, proactive, and adaptable, with leadership potential and a continuous learning mindset.
• Fluent in English (written and verbal).

What we offer at Nium  

We Value Performance: Through competitive salaries, performance bonuses, sales commissions, equity for specific roles and recognition programs, we ensure that all our employees are well rewarded and incentivized for their hard work. 

We Care for Our Employees: The wellness of Nium’ers is our #1 priority. We offer medical coverage along with 24/7 employee assistance program, generous vacation programs including our year-end shut down. We also provide a flexible working hybrid working environment (3 days per week in the office). 

We Upskill Ourselves: We are curious, and always want to learn more with a focus on upskilling ourselves. We provide role-specific training, internal workshops, and a learning stipend.

We Celebrate Together: We recognize that work is also about creating great relationships with each other. We celebrate together with company-wide social events, team bonding activities, happy hours, team offsites, and much more!  

We Thrive with Diversity: Nium is truly a global company, with more than 33 nationalities, based in 18+ countries and more than 10 office locations. As an equal opportunity employer, we are committed to providing a safe and welcoming environment for everyone.  

For more detailed region specific benefits :  https://www.nium.com/careers#careers-perks 

For more information visit www.nium.com 

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