Lead regulatory excellence across Australia and Asia in a high-impact, enterprise leadership role.
We are seeking an experienced compliance leader to drive regulatory strategy, governance, and risk oversight across APAC, partnering closely with senior executives to uphold a strong culture of integrity and ensure compliance with legal and regulatory obligations.
Reporting to global compliance leadership, you will lead compliance across Australia and Asia, holding statutory accountability as AML/CTF Compliance Officer and AFSL Responsible Manager.
You will design and execute a robust compliance framework, embed risk into operations, and provide trusted advice on complex regulatory matters, with strong visibility influencing business strategy and enterprise-wide compliance culture.
While Sydney is the preferred location for this role, we are open to considering suitably qualified candidates based in Melbourne or Adelaide.
Why Join Crawford?
Strategic, high-impact leadership role across APAC
Direct engagement with executive leadership and global stakeholders
Opportunity to shape compliance culture and regulatory strategy
Broad remit spanning financial crime, regulatory advisory, WHS and governance
About You
You are a strategic and commercially minded compliance leader who thrives in complex, highly regulated environments.
Extensive experience in regulatory compliance, ideally within financial services or insurance
Deep expertise across AML/CTF, prudential regulation and financial crime frameworks
Strong understanding of Australian regulatory requirements (e.g. AUSTRAC, ASIC, APRA)
Proven experience leading compliance across multiple jurisdictions, ideally across Asia
Track record of influencing senior stakeholders and partnering with executive leadership
Exceptional judgement, communication skills and ability to balance risk with business outcomes
Relevant tertiary qualifications; AML/CTF accreditation highly regarded
Key Responsibilities
Lead the APAC compliance framework, ensuring alignment with regulatory and enterprise requirements
Provide independent, strategic compliance advice to senior and regional leadership
Act as AML/CTF Compliance Officer, overseeing financial crime risk and regulatory engagement
Fulfil AFSL Responsible Manager obligations, including breach and ASIC compliance
Oversee modern slavery compliance and enterprise risk assessments
Monitor regulatory change, advising on emerging risks and strategic responses
Partner across key functions to strengthen governance and control frameworks
Drive compliance training, reporting, and continuous improvement
Accountable for WHS governance and risk oversight across Australia and Asia
Ready to take the next step?
Apply with your resume and a short cover letter outlining your experience and what excites you about this opportunity.
Additional information
Employment is subject to a national police check
Applicants must be Australian or New Zealand citizens or permanent residents
