Head of Compliance, Anti-Money Laundering and Counter Terrorist Financing - Europe
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About OFX
OFX is a leading financial operations company providing businesses and accounting firms with real-time financial control and visibility to do business anywhere in the world. With an innovative platform and 24/7 human support, OFX automates and simplifies doing business across borders, reducing risk and eliminating routine operational tasks. We offer global business accounts, payments to 180 countries in 30+ currencies, and currency risk management solutions. Our services also include corporate cards with spend management, bill payments, vendor management, and integrations with popular accounting and HRIS software, helping businesses and accounting firms thrive.
Our Presence
Headquartered in Sydney, Australia, with offices in the United States, Canada, United Kingdom, Ireland, New Zealand, Singapore, and Hong Kong, OFX has been a trusted innovator in global money movement for over 25 years.
Job Description
We are seeking a Head of Compliance, Anti-Money Laundering and Counter Terrorist Financing (PCFs 12 and 52) for our Irish entity. You will lead the development and implementation of compliance risk frameworks, including methodologies, policies, and tools for managing financial crime risks in Ireland. This role involves acting as the PCF12 and 52 for OFX Payments Ireland Limited, subject to the Central Bank of Ireland’s approval.
Responsibilities
* Be a member of the OFX Ireland leadership team, collaborating with regional and global colleagues.
* Build and maintain compliance and financial crime policies, including customer due diligence, transaction monitoring, and reporting.
* Manage relationships with regulators and ensure timely responses to queries.
* Oversee and challenge business processes, controls, and risk management, and develop a compliance monitoring programme.
* Provide regulatory advice and work with business teams to implement controls.
* Collaborate with customer registration and other stakeholder teams to improve processes.
* Identify operational efficiency opportunities and manage related projects.
* Work with risk colleagues to foster a strong risk culture.
* Report regularly to the OFX Ireland Board on compliance matters.
Qualifications
* 10+ years of experience in financial services or technology regulatory compliance.
* Expertise in Irish or European AML, Counter-Terrorist Financing, and Sanctions regulations.
* Proven leadership skills, with experience managing teams across jurisdictions.
* Strong stakeholder management and advisory skills, capable of influencing at executive levels.
Our Culture and Benefits
At OFX, we value continuous learning, making a difference, recognition, social engagement, and providing meaningful benefits. We foster an inclusive, diverse, and flexible work environment, supporting our employees’ growth and well-being. We encourage applications from all qualified candidates and are committed to accessibility and inclusion in our recruitment process.
Additional Details
* Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
* Employment type: Full-time
* Job function: Other
We look forward to your application if this role aligns with your career goals.
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