Program Director

An exciting opportunity exists for an experienced Program Director to lead a complex AML/CTF reform program within a large financial services organisation. Working closely with senior executives, risk leaders and technology teams, you will drive strategic regulatory outcomes, oversee enterprise-wide delivery and embed sustainable financial crime capabilities across the business.

As Program Director, you will lead the end-to-end delivery of a large-scale AML/CTF reform program, ensuring alignment with regulatory obligations, enterprise priorities and risk management frameworks.

Key responsibilities include:

• Define and execute the program roadmap aligned to AML/CTF reforms and regulatory milestones.
• Oversee integrated delivery across business, operations, technology, legal and risk functions.
• Ensure traceability from regulatory requirements through to implementation and BAU embedding.
• Establish robust governance, reporting and risk management frameworks.
• Drive prioritisation, dependency management and delivery sequencing across multiple workstreams.
• Engage and influence senior executives, risk committees and external regulators.
• Lead multidisciplinary teams and delivery partners to achieve program outcomes.
• Monitor benefits realisation, ensuring measurable improvements in compliance, risk reduction and operational efficiency.

To be successful, you will demonstrate:

• Extensive experience leading large-scale regulatory or financial crime transformation programs.
• Strong knowledge of AML/CTF legislation, regulatory expectations and control environments.
• Proven experience delivering technology-enabled change across complex organisations.
• Exceptional stakeholder management and executive communication skills.
• Experience working within highly regulated environments such as banking or financial services.
• Relevant tertiary qualifications and program management certifications are highly regarded.
• AML/CTF certifications, including CAMS, are advantageous.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples are encouraged to apply.
To apply please click apply or email Zach Cosgrave on zach.cosgrave@robertwalters.com.au for a confidential discussion.