About Us:Zepto is a scaling provider of real-time, account-to-account payments solutions for merchants and is reimagining the way money moves through the always-on, digital-first economy.Our team across Australia allows for like-minded, talented, passionate people motivated to help us deliver on our brand promise to #LevelThePayingField.At Zepto we believe in the power of positive human experiences, and that a deep sense of belonging creates cohesion in our culture. So, even in a remote-first team, you will be a contributor and custodian of that culture. You will also enjoy solving complex problems, and play a key role in creating something truly special as we focus on delivering 'a better way to pay' at Zepto.The Role You'll Play:We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Fraud and Financial Crime Manager to join our team. This role is critical in safeguarding Zepto's infrastructure and our clients' transactions against fraud and financial crime. The successful candidate will be responsible for developing, implementing, and managing strategies and systems to detect, prevent, and mitigate financial crime risks.Working in a scale-up means you get the opportunity to flex your skills in a variety of ways. We are agile and always willing to roll up our sleeves to get things done. You can, however, expect your day to day to be involved in the following:Contribute to the development and implementation of a comprehensive fraud and financial crime strategy aligned with Zepto's business objectives.Monitor and analyse transactions to detect suspicious activity and patterns indicative of fraud or financial crime.Conduct thorough investigations of suspected fraud and financial crime incidents, and report findings to senior management and relevant authorities.Implement and maintain advanced fraud detection and prevention technologies and tools.Stay current with emerging trends and regulatory requirements related to fraud and financial crime in the FinTech industry.Collaborate with internal teams, including Legal, Compliance, Risk, Operations, and Technology, to enhance fraud prevention measures and ensure regulatory compliance.Maintain comprehensive documentation of financial crime and fraud prevention processes, procedures, and outcomes.Provide training and support to staff on fraud awareness and prevention techniques and processes.Prepare and present regular reports on fraud incidents, trends, and mitigation efforts to senior management.Engage with banking partners, industry bodies, law enforcement, and regulatory agencies to share knowledge and best practices.Ensure compliance with Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorism Financing (AML/CTF) legislation by developing and maintaining policies and procedures that align with regulatory requirements and industry best practices.Conduct regular risk assessments and audits to identify and mitigate potential AML/CTF risks.Liaise with regulatory bodies such as AUSTRAC to ensure timely and accurate reporting of suspicious transactions and compliance with all relevant AML/CTF obligations.Oversee the onboarding of merchants and ensure compliance with Know Your Customer (KYC) requirements by undertaking KYC processes, risk assessments, and ensuring new merchants meet all regulatory and internal compliance standards.Conduct ongoing and enhanced due diligence on existing merchants, continuously monitor merchant activities, identify changes in their risk profiles, and take appropriate action when necessary in order to mitigate potential financial crime risks.Maintenance of Zepto's transaction monitoring program by fine-tuning monitoring rules and scenarios, reviewing flagged transactions, and investigating potential cases of fraud or financial crime.Provide people and organisational leadership by managing, mentoring, and developing a team of fraud and financial crime professionals, fostering a culture of compliance, integrity, and continuous improvement.What You'll Bring to the Table:To be successful in this role our ideal candidate will have:A Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business, Law, or a related field. Advanced degree or professional certifications (e.g., CFE, CAMS) are preferred.Minimum of 5 years of experience in fraud and financial crime management within the financial services or FinTech industry.Strong understanding of financial crime regulations and compliance requirements in Australia.Proficiency in using fraud detection and prevention technologies and tools.Excellent analytical, investigative, and problem-solving skills.Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively interact with internal and external stakeholders.Proven ability to lead and manage projects and initiatives related to fraud and financial crime prevention.High level of integrity and ethical standards.The ability and agility to work in a fast-paced and innovative scale-up environment.What's on Offer:Zepto has an inspiring Founder story and is a customer-focused, culture-first organisation.We're all striving to achieve our mission of enabling a better way to pay for consumers and merchants and do so while fostering an inclusive culture where you will work with and learn from world-class talent in their areas of expertise.As a remote-first organisation, you'll feel connected through our various initiatives and enjoy the flexibility that comes with remote work. To effectively support our enterprise customers, this role will ideally be based in Melbourne or Sydney where we also have premium Hub locations for co-working and connection.You'll join a team that is on a mission to change the world of payments and work with incredibly talented people in the space. We offer an Employee Share Option Plan for all employees, access to an annual learning budget, Paid Parental Leave, and wellbeing support.Apply today to express your interest.Please note that as an organisation in the regulated Financial Services industry, Background Checks will be required as part of the recruitment process.#J-18808-Ljbffr
