Director, Compliance

Thomson Reuters

Sydney, Australia
Hybrid
Australian aml/ctf laws knowledge
Austrac regulatory engagement experience
Apac market compliance support
The Director, Compliance is responsible for designing and implementing Thomson Reuters' Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorism Financing program in Australia while supporting Asia-Pacific operations

Job Summary

  • The Director, Compliance is responsible for designing and implementing Thomson Reuters' Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorism Financing program in Australia while supporting Asia-Pacific operations.
  • This role acts as the primary liaison for AUSTRAC, manages suspicious activity reporting, and partners with product teams to ensure new market entries comply with local regulations.
  • Thomson Reuters offers a hybrid work model, flexible vacation policies, mental health resources, and opportunities for professional growth in an AI-enabled future.

Matching Summary

The Director, Compliance is responsible for designing and implementing Thomson Reuters' Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorism Financing program in Australia while supporting Asia-Pacific operations.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Australian AML/CTF laws knowledge
  • AUSTRAC regulatory engagement experience
  • APAC market compliance support
  • Risk assessment and policy development
  • Customer due diligence oversight

Nice-to-have

  • Strong culture of ethics championing
  • Cross-functional team collaboration skills
  • Experience with emerging markets entry
  • Ability to translate complex regulations
  • Proven track record in fintech sectors

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree required; JD or LLM preferred
  • 8+ years progressive experience in compliance or risk management
  • In-depth knowledge of Australian AML/CTF laws and AUSTRAC regulations
  • Professional certification (e.g., ACAMS) highly desirable
  • Experience engaging with AUSTRAC and similar regulators

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