Operations Lead – AML & Onboarding
About this role
We’re a workplace that truly values people and everything they bring to the table. We strive for industry-leading thinking and we’re well on our way to creating financial empowerment for everyone with over one million people across Aotearoa and Australia choosing Sharesies to invest, save and work toward their long-term wealth with KiwiSaver. Want to join us?
We’ve had an exciting opportunity open up in our team as an Operations Lead – AML & Onboarding. This role is located in Wellington where you’ll enjoy a varied role, responsible for leading AML and onboarding workflows, guiding a team to deliver efficient, compliant, and seamless customer experiences, and ensuring Sharesies meets its regulatory AML/CFT obligations across New Zealand and Australia.
We’re looking for people who love the idea of working in a dynamic, innovative environment and who are as excited about our vision as we are. For the Operations Lead – AML & Onboarding role we are specifically looking for someone who:
- has AML & Regulatory expertise including deep knowledge of AML/CFT frameworks, KYC/KYB, and transaction monitoring, serving as a subject matter expert across NZ and AU regulatory environments.
- is an exceptional communicator and collaborative leader skilled at driving continuous operational improvement in a fast-paced environment
- has a proven track record of scaling and automating onboarding workflows, translating objectives into clear plans while balancing compliance with a epic customer experience
- is adaptable to change, and is motivated by our vision and purpose
Find out more in the Job Description. If applying through Seek, head to our website or click apply to read a full job description.
At Sharesies, we believe in the power of belonging, and we're committed to a culture of inclusion. If you're super keen to work with us but not sure you have the exact right experience, or you're interested in part time hours, we'd love to hear from you anyway!
This job closes at 5pm, Monday 31 August 2026. Please send through a cover letter with some info about yourself and what excites you about this opportunity, along with your CV. We’ll be in touch!
We are building a diversity program to increase the diversity of underrepresented groups and we've included some optional questions in this application to keep improving our equitable outcomes. If you choose not to participate, it won't affect your application. If you decide to participate, we'll only use the information you provide for the purposes of our diversity program. And if you have any questions about how we'll manage and store your data, please email [email protected].
The successful person will be required to obtain a Ministry of Justice Criminal Convictions check and Credit Check, and all applicants must be legally entitled to work in New Zealand.
Company at a glance
Sharesies is an empowering wealth app on a mission to give someone with $5 and someone with $5 million the same money opportunities.
Since launching in 2017, we’ve grown to provide access to Invest, Save, and KiwiSaver all in one place. Now, over half a million people use Sharesies to invest in the share market—and their financial future.
No one knows retail investors quite like us. We partner with companies to offer capital raises, and engage and reward their employees through Staff Shares. Find out more on our website—go to About > For companies.
We’re a proudly certified B Corp and Living Wage Employer. Our goal is to help as many people as possible to grow their wealth, and together we plan to impact generations to come.
Sound like something you’d like to be a part of? Head to About > Careers on our website to see if there’s a role suited to you. 💁
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