Head of Financial Crime Governance, Regulatory Engagement & Intelligence – Financial Crime

The Star Entertainment Group (TSEG) is a publicly listed company on the ASX. Our purpose is to create fun at trusted destinations and our aim is to deliver sustainable outcomes for our guests, our Team Members, the communities in which we exist and our shareholders. We do this by providing entertainment, gaming, and leisure experiences in a safe, responsible, and ethical way. We will do this by embedding our values to lead the organisation with a focus on safer gambling and good business practices.  

Our properties across Brisbane, the Gold Coast and Sydney are world-class with many award-winning hotels, restaurants, bars, and entertainment venues.   

As our Head of Financial Crime Governance, Regulatory Engagement & Intelligence, reporting to the General Manager Financial Crime, you will lead a team responsible for ensuring compliance with financial crime regulations, maintaining effective governance frameworks, and providing strategic insights through intelligence. This key role aligns with The Star’s vision by driving robust governance, regulatory engagement, and intelligence initiatives to mitigate financial crime risks.

This is a fantastic opportunity to lead and influence a critical function, ensuring The Star maintains its reputation as a trusted destination by proactively managing financial crime risks.

A few of your responsibilities:

• Establish and maintain relationships with key financial crime regulatory stakeholders, including AUSTRAC and other agencies.
• Provide strategic direction on regulatory engagement and oversee responses to regulatory inquiries.
• Aggregate internal and external intelligence to provide strategic recommendations for senior management.
• Drive continuous improvement by identifying opportunities for process enhancements and innovation.
• Lead the financial crime governance function, including preparing financial crime reports to senior management and board committees, secretariat role for financial crime committees and reviewing financial crime metrics.

What we are looking for:

• Deep knowledge of AML/CTF legislation and financial crime risks, particularly within highly regulated industries.
• Exceptional stakeholder management skills, including experience engaging with regulatory bodies and law enforcement agencies.
• Proven leadership experience in developing and managing high-performing teams.
• Strong analytical and strategic thinking skills to anticipate and address emerging financial crime risks.
• Experience in documenting and implementing risk-based compliance frameworks and policies.

About you:

You are a proactive and strategic leader with a passion for financial crime prevention. You excel in building strong relationships with stakeholders, both internally and externally, and have a proven ability to translate regulatory requirements into actionable strategies. With your deep expertise in financial crime governance, you thrive in dynamic environments, balancing compliance needs with business priorities.

Your role will be pivotal in shaping The Star's approach to financial crime governance, regulatory engagement, and intelligence, ensuring the organization remains a leader in compliance and risk management.

What we can offer you:

• Complimentary meal on-site every day, including hot meals and sandwich bars
• Paid parental leave and secondary carer’s leave from Day 1
• Discounts of up to 30% across award-winning restaurants and accommodation
• Diversity & Inclusion focus areas, including Multicultural, Gender, Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander, and LGBTQI+
• Mental health and wellbeing services
• Lifestyle discounts, including gym memberships and retail offers

Please be aware that eligibility checks are required as part of the recruitment process and ongoing employment for this position. 

Our culture:
Each team member is expected to champion The Star’s Purpose, Values, and Principles (PVP), which serve as the cornerstone of The Star’s culture. Our purpose is to create fun at trusted destinations, with values centered around building memorable connections, owning it, leading with integrity, and taking good care.

We welcome applications from all cultures, ages, religions, genders, LGBTQI+ people, Australia’s First Nations Peoples, and people with disabilities. Flexible working options are available to support your unique needs.

It’s your time to SHINE!                                               
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