Financial Crime Compliance Specialist

About the Role

The Financial Crime department at SkyCity is seeking a Financial Crime Compliance Specialist to assist the Financial Crime Compliance Manager. This role involves monitoring compliance with financial crime prevention programs across SkyCity, collaborating closely with the business units and the financial crime team.

• Offer independent and practical guidance to help the business understand and manage compliance risks related to financial crime.
• Assist in interpreting regulatory demands and developing as well as updating relevant policies and procedures.
• Take a proactive role in managing financial crime compliance and related risks.
• Oversee and report on compliance adherence to SkyCity's Anti-Money Laundering/Counter Financing of Terrorism (AML/CFT) program in both New Zealand and Australia.
• Serve as a subject matter expert responding to financial crime inquiries and supporting change initiatives.
• Provide training sessions to increase business awareness of financial crime responsibilities.
• Continuously seek ways to enhance existing processes.

Candidate Profile

• Possess 2-3 years of experience in AML/CFT within the Gaming, Financial Services, or Legal sectors.
• Strong expertise in financial crime legislation, regulatory frameworks, and international best practices.
• Proven capability in drafting compliance-related documents including policies, procedures, and guidance materials.
• Skilled in interpreting and communicating statutory obligations, regulatory expectations, and compliance risks to facilitate well-informed organizational decisions.
• Adept at simplifying complex technical information for a non-specialist audience.
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently.
• Comfortable and confident in delivering presentations to groups.
• Effective at managing multiple priorities concurrently.

Benefits

• A diverse and supportive workplace culture.
• Opportunity to collaborate with a lively and dedicated team.
• Access to the staff cafeteria offering $2.50 cooked meals including healthy salad options.
• Discounted essentials available in the staff convenience store (milk, bread, eggs, butter, etc.).
• Substantially reduced staff parking fees.
• Opportunities for career growth and advancement.
• Medical insurance coverage.
• Discounts at company outlets.
• Complimentary access for oneself and a guest to the Sky Tower all year round, ideal for fans of heights outside of peak hours.

Diversity and Inclusion

SkyCity champions a workforce as varied as its career opportunities. The company prizes ability and performance without discrimination based on gender, gender identity, ethnicity, origin, age, education, disability, or religious beliefs. Flexibility and support are core to career development here. SkyCity encourages all individuals to bring their authentic selves and thrive.

Host Responsibility

All staff play a key role in cultivating SkyCity's culture of customer care, reflecting the organization's firm commitment to responsible hosting in every position.