AML/CTF Compliance Officer (Australia)

Telcoin; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Leadership role in AU operations

Competitive compensation package

Flexible hybrid working in Sydney

Job summary

Telcoin Pty Ltd in Sydney is seeking a hands-on AML/CTF Compliance Officer to lead compliance for the Australian business. You will act as the designated AML/CTF officer and main AUSTRAC liaison, shaping the compliance program across regulatory reporting, sanctions, and data privacy.

Roles include implementing controls, overseeing monitoring and analytics for digital asset activity, and delivering training to staff and leadership while collaborating with the global compliance team.

Qualifications

• Experience in AML/CTF compliance for financial services, fintech or digital assets.
• Familiarity with AUSTRAC registrations, reporting and regulatory engagement.
• Understanding of AML/CTF Act 2006, Corporations Act 2001 and Privacy Act 1988.

Responsibilities

• Act as AML/CTF Compliance Officer and primary AUSTRAC contact.
• Maintain AUSTRAC registrations including VASPs and independent remittance dealer registrations.
• Own AML/CTF program under the AML/CTF Act and Rules, including risk assessments and controls.
• Oversee transaction monitoring, blockchain analytics and travel rule obligations.
• Provide training on AML/CTF and compliance to staff and board.

Skills

AML/CTF compliance

AUSTRAC engagement

Regulatory reporting

Blockchain/digital assets

Education

CAMS certification

Law degree or regulatory background

Job description

Sydney, Australia - Flexible (remote, hybrid or on-site)

AML/CTF Compliance Officer (Australia)

Location: Sydney, Australia - Flexible (remote, hybrid or on-site)

Company: Telcoin Pty Ltd

About Telcoin

Telcoin combines blockchain technology with regulated financial services to deliver fast, low-cost digital payments and financial products around the world. Telcoin operates in multiple countries and continues to expand into new markets. As our Australian business grows, we are seeking a Compliance Officer to lead compliance for Telcoin Pty Ltd and serve as its AML/CTF Compliance Officer.

The Role

We are looking for a hands-on compliance professional who will own the regulatory compliance of Telcoin's Australian business. You will be Telcoin Pty Ltd's designated AML/CTF Compliance Officer and its main contact with AUSTRAC, working closely with the global compliance team.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as Telcoin Pty Ltd's designated AML/CTF Compliance Officer and primary point of contact with AUSTRAC.
• Maintain AUSTRAC registrations, including virtual asset service provider (formerly digital currency exchange) and independent remittance dealer registrations.
• Own and maintain the AML/CTF program under the reformed AML/CTF Act and Rules, including the ML/TF risk assessment, policies, procedures and controls.
• Oversee transaction monitoring and blockchain analytics for virtual asset activity, and ensure compliance with travel rule obligations for virtual asset transfers.
• Ensure timely, accurate regulatory reporting to AUSTRAC, including suspicious matter reports, threshold transaction reports, international funds transfer instructions and annual compliance reports.
• Manage sanctions compliance, including screening against Australian (DFAT) and UN sanctions lists.
• Coordinate independent evaluations of the AML/CTF program and own remediation of findings.
• Deliver AML/CTF and compliance training to staff, management and the board.
• Report on compliance status, risks and material issues to local management, the board and the global compliance team.
• Work with the global compliance team to develop and implement group-aligned internal controls, policies and procedures.
• Ensure compliance with the Privacy Act 1988 and the Australian Privacy Principles, including notifiable data breach obligations.
• Manage corporate governance for Telcoin Pty Ltd, including board matters, ASIC filings and statutory obligations under the Corporations Act.
• Monitor regulatory developments, including ASIC's digital asset platform licensing framework, and lead readiness and licensing projects where needed.
• Review contracts and agreements for regulatory and compliance risk.
• Carry out periodic and ad hoc compliance activities required by the business.

Requirements

• 5+ years of compliance or AML/CTF experience in Australian financial services, fintech or digital assets.
• Experience working with AUSTRAC, including registrations, reporting and regulatory engagement.
• Strong working knowledge of:
  • the AML/CTF Act 2006 and AML/CTF Rules, including the 2024 reforms
  • the Corporations Act 2001
  • the Privacy Act 1988
  • Australian sanctions laws
• Experience in fintech, blockchain or digital asset businesses, with a solid understanding of crypto-asset financial crime risks.
• A proven track record of delivering practical, high-quality compliance solutions at startup pace.
• Strong project management skills and the ability to prioritise in a fast-paced environment.
• Comfortable using technology and automation to improve compliance processes.
• Australian resident with the right to work in Australia.

Preferred Qualifications

• CAMS or an equivalent AML certification.
• Law degree or legal background, particularly in financial services regulation.
• Experience with AFSL applications or ASIC licensing.
• Experience with remittance, payments or stablecoin businesses.
• Experience working within a global group with a central compliance function.

What We Offer

• A key leadership role in Telcoin's Australian business.
• The opportunity to shape compliance in a fast-growing, blockchain-based fintech.
• An international and dynamic working environment.
• A competitive compensation package.
• Professional growth and exposure to innovative payment and blockchain technologies.
• Flexible hybrid working based in Sydney.