Regulatory Licensing Lead for Crypto & VASPs

FutureYou; South Australia; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

A regulatory body for virtual assets is seeking a Licensing Officer to manage the application and renewal process for Virtual Asset Service Providers. Responsibilities include conducting due diligence checks and risk assessments to ensure only compliant entities are authorized. Candidates should have a Bachelor’s degree and 3+ years of experience in regulatory compliance. The role offers a competitive salary package in Australia, with growth opportunities in a dynamic regulatory environment.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in licensing, regulatory compliance, AML/CTF, or financial services supervision.
• Familiarity with FATF Recommendations and APG mutual evaluation frameworks.
• High level of integrity, discretion, and professional ethics.

Responsibilities

• Receive and log VASP licence applications and renewals.
• Conduct KYC/KYB checks on applicants and coordinate enhanced due diligence.
• Verify compliance and risk assessment of applicants.

Skills

Due diligence investigations

Risk-based assessment

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Report writing skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in finance, Business, Compliance, or related field

Tools

Blockchain analytics tools (Chainalysis, TRM Labs)

Job description

A regulatory body for virtual assets is seeking a Licensing Officer to manage the application and renewal process for Virtual Asset Service Providers. Responsibilities include conducting due diligence checks and risk assessments to ensure only compliant entities are authorized. Candidates should have a Bachelor’s degree and 3+ years of experience in regulatory compliance. The role offers a competitive salary package in Australia, with growth opportunities in a dynamic regulatory environment.