Wenty Leagues has built a reputation a one of Western Sydney’s largest and most progressive registered Clubs, offering a true “Home Away from Home” experience for over 75000 members. We are an award-winning top 3 Club in NSW, operating a high-volume gaming environment with over 500 machines.
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 Operations leads Wenty Leagues’ AML/CTF Operations (Line 1).
This role is responsible for transaction monitoring, customer due diligence, investigations, escalations and AUSTRAC reporting, ensuring consistent, risk-based and audit-ready outcomes in a highly regulated gaming environment.
The role also acts as a designated Senior Manager under the AML/CTF Program, with accountability for approval of high-risk customer relationships (including PEPs), complex customer matters and third-party CDD arrangements.
Key Responsibilities
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Lead AML/CTF Operations (Line 1), including workload prioritisation, resourcing and case allocation
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Ensure consistent execution across KYC, CDD (including OCDD/ECDD), transaction monitoring, investigations and reporting
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Oversee complex matters and high-risk escalations, ensuring decisions are risk-based, evidence-based and audit-ready
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Provide senior decision-making and approval for high-risk customers, PEPs and complex customer relationships, including onboarding, continuation and enhanced due diligence
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Approve third-party customer due diligence arrangements in accordance with the AML/CTF Program
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Present complex matters and recommendations to the Customer Risk Committee, including seeking endorsement where required
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Oversee the identification, investigation and timely submission of Suspicious Matter Reports (SMRs)
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Strengthen monitoring outcomes through rules optimisation, thresholds and alert calibration
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Deliver operational insights through metrics, reporting and trend analysis
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Build, lead and uplift the AML/CTF Operations team and broader business capability
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Partner with AML/CTF Risk & Compliance (Line 2) to operationalise frameworks and uplift governance
About You
You are an experienced financial crime professional with strong operational leadership capability and a track record of delivering consistent, high-quality compliance outcomes.
You will bring:
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Strong leadership experience in AML/CTF or Financial Crime Operations within a regulated environment (gaming experience highly desirable)
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Proven experience delivering consistent, high-quality and auditable outcomes
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Deep understanding of CDD, ECDD, transaction monitoring and AUSTRAC reporting requirements
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Experience leading complex investigations and high-risk escalations, with defensible decision-making
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Demonstrated ability to interpret regulatory obligations and translate them into practical operational controls
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Strong experience in process, controls and operational uplift
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Highly developed analytical capability with the ability to deliver clear, structured decision-making insights
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Strong stakeholder management and influencing capability
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High levels of integrity, discretion and professionalism
Qualifications:
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AML/CTF or financial crime certifications (e.g. CAMS) highly regarded
Why Join Wenty Leagues?
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Key leadership role in a major AML/CTF operational uplift
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Opportunity to lead a high-impact Line 1 AML/CTF function
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Direct exposure to senior leadership and governance forums
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Work in a complex, high-risk environment where your impact is tangible
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Flexible hybrid working arrangements
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Free onsite parking
- Weekly food and beverage allowance
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Retail discounts
The role offers a highly organised, focused and energetic individual the opportunity to put their expertise into practice in a responsive and professional business striving for “Distinction”.
