Wenty Leagues is one of Western Sydney’s largest and most progressive registered clubs, operating in a high-volume gaming environment.
As part of a significant uplift of our AML/CTF framework under the 2026 reforms, we are investing in building a strong, capability-led Financial Crime function across both operations (Line 1) and risk & compliance (Line 2).
About the Role
Reporting to the Head of AML/CTF Risk & Compliance, the Senior Manager, AML/CTF Risk & Compliance plays a critical leadership role in designing, overseeing and continuously enhancing the Club’s AML/CTF framework.
Sitting in Line 2, this role provides independent oversight and challenge to AML/CTF Operations, ensuring the program effectively identifies, assesses and mitigates ML/TF/PF risks in a complex gaming environment.
The role also acts as a designated Senior Manager under the AML/CTF Program, with accountability for the design, maintenance and delegated approval of the ML/TF/PF Risk Assessment, AML/CTF Program and all material updates, in line with regulatory requirements.
Key Responsibilities
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Lead the development, maintenance and approval of the ML/TF/PF Risk Assessment, including methodologies, risk models and supporting analysis
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Own the design, implementation and approval of the AML/CTF Program, ensuring alignment with legislation and AUSTRAC expectations
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Translate regulatory obligations and emerging financial crime risks into practical, risk-based frameworks and controls
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Develop and embed financial crime typologies, risk indicators and detection frameworks tailored to a gaming environment
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Enhance transaction monitoring frameworks, including scenario development, calibration and optimisation approaches
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Lead second line assurance, including control testing, QA reviews and thematic risk assessments
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Provide independent oversight and challenge to AML/CTF Operations, ensuring risks are appropriately identified, escalated, managed and reported
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Act as a trusted advisor to senior stakeholders on AML/CTF risk, control design and regulatory developments
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Support strategic uplift initiatives, including technology implementation and program maturity improvements
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Prepare Board and senior management reporting on risk exposure, control effectiveness and emerging threats
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Lead AML/CTF training design to ensure a risk-based and role-specific compliance culture
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Build and develop a high-performing AML/CTF Risk & Compliance team
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Coordinate regulatory engagements, audits and remediation activities
About You
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Significant experience in AML/CTF or Financial Crime Risk/Compliance roles, ideally in gaming or other high-risk, cash-intensive sectors
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Proven experience designing and uplifting AML/CTF frameworks, risk assessments and governance structures
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Strong working knowledge of AML/CTF legislation and AUSTRAC expectations
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Experience leading regulatory change, remediation or program uplift initiatives
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Strong assurance mindset, with experience testing control design and operating effectiveness
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Ability to interpret complex regulation and translate it into practical, operationally effective frameworks
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Highly developed analytical and written communication skills, including Board-level reporting
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Strong stakeholder management, with the ability to influence and challenge senior stakeholders
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High levels of integrity, professionalism and discretion
Qualifications:
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Relevant tertiary qualifications (Law, Risk, Finance, Criminology or similar) preferred
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Professional certifications (e.g. CAMS or equivalent) highly regarded
Why Join Wenty Leagues?
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Lead the design and governance of a full AML/CTF framework
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Play a critical role in a major regulatory uplift under the new AML/CTF regime
- Direct exposure to Senior Management, Audit & Risk Committee and Board
- Western Sydney location with flexible hybrid working arrangements (open to remote for the right candidate)
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Free onsite parking
- Weekly food and beverage allowance
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Retail discounts
If you are passionate about building AML/CTF frameworks, influencing strategic decision-making and driving meaningful regulatory uplift, we’d love to hear from you.
