AML/CTF Compliance Officer (Australia)

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 customer due diligence, ongoing monitoring and enhanced due diligence for higher-risk customers. • 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. Apply If you are a compliance professional who wants to build practical, scalable compliance for the next generation of financial services, we would be pleased to hear from you. Please submit your CV and a brief cover letter outlining your experience in AML/CTF, financial services compliance and digital assets.