KYC/ AML Operations Team Lead

Job Description

Stake is looking for a KYC/ AML Operations Team Lead to join us at our Bondi Junction HQ , with a flexible hybrid working model (3 days in the office, 2 WFH). We’re an Australian investing platform on a mission to help ambitious people confidently grow their wealth. By offering seamless, immersive access to the share markets, Stake has grown fast from a fintech startup into a robust financial services company with even bigger plans. Today we have 500,000+ global customers and more than A$3 billion under administration. Ambition defines our customer base as well as our team. Our working environment is energetic, collaborative and supportive. Stake’s internal mantra is ‘never settle’ and everyone is encouraged to take ownership and challenged to deliver high-quality execution. This role is your chance to contribute in making a lasting impact on the financial security of thousands and thousands of Aussies and Kiwis. About this role The KYC/AML Operations Team Lead will manage and oversee the day-to-day operations of the KYC/AML team within operations. This includes leading a team of analysts, optimising transaction monitoring & onboarding processes, ensuring compliance with AML regulations, and supporting the prevention of financial crimes. Lead, mentor, and develop a team of transaction monitoring analysts. Oversee transaction monitoring and onboarding (KYC & Name Screening) processes. Ensure compliance with AML regulations and manage regulatory reporting (SARs/STRs). Collaborate with cross-functional teams to address high-risk transactions and enhance systems. A bit about you Minimum 5 years of experience in transaction monitoring, financial crimes, or compliance, with 2+ years in a team lead capacity. In-depth understanding of AML regulations, transaction monitoring systems, and financial crime prevention frameworks. Strong leadership, team management, analytical, and problem-solving skills. Bachelor’s degree in a related field; relevant certifications (CAMS, CFE) are a plus. At Stake, we value hustle over honours degrees, so we’re more interested in you than your resume. If you believe this is a role you want to jump into, please apply and let us know why in your cover letter! Benefits of working at Stake At Stake you’ll have the opportunity to work with autonomy while learning from some of the best talent in the industry, playing a meaningful role in building a company that has loads of positive momentum and excitement around it. Having said that, we also have perks. Please see on our Careers website the list of benefits under our Grow with Stake program. They include: $2,500/year professional development allowance $1,000/year wellbeing allowance Up to 16 weeks of paid parental leave Childcare allowance of up to $18,000 in value over 24 months Extra paid leave during tough times Discretionary performance bonus and talent referral bonus Employee Share Options scheme Stake is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity. We’re proactive about providing an inclusive work environment and do not discriminate based on race, religion, nationality, gender, sexual orientation, age or disability status. We’re also endorsed by WORK180 as a great employer for women. It all comes together to explain why Stake placed 1st in the 2024 AFR BOSS Best Places to Work list for the Banking, Superannuation & Financial Services category, across all of Australia and New Zealand. So what happens next? Once we've received your application, we'll give it the attention it deserves, and you'll hear from us regardless of the outcome. If we think you’d be a great fit for our team, we’ll give you a call and take it from there. To all recruitment agencies: Stake does not accept agency resumes. Please do not forward resumes to our jobs alias or directly to Stake employees. Stake is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes. #J-18808-Ljbffr