Job Description




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