MLRO Australia

Daftcode is a european technology group driven by an analytical approach to business. As a venture builder, it creates, scales and invests in startups in such areas as: Deep Tech, FinTech, InsurTech, Cyber Security and Blockchain, among others. The company offers its startups tech and business support, which facilitates market launch and growth of new companies. Daftcode works with individual startup founders, early-stage projects and existing startups looking for financing rounds or support in commercialization and business scaling.

Currently, we're looking for an AML/CTF Compliance Officer to join our team at one of our portfolio companies, our crypto company in the Australian market.

This is a part time opportunity. Role allows a flexible remote model.

Note: under the AML/CTF Act, the appointed officer must ordinarily be a resident in Australia.

Your Role & Impact

As our Compliance Officer, you won’t just be ticking boxes – you will be the guardian of our financial integrity and a key partner in our growth. You will take full ownership of our AML/CTF program, ensuring our crypto venture scales safely and successfully.

What You’ll Do Day-to-day

• Be the Anchor: Act as the appointed AML/CTF Compliance Officer, leading the day-to-day operations under the AML/CTF Act 2006 and the 2025 Rules.
• Drive Compliance: Manage AUSTRAC regulatory requirements (enrolment, registration, and reporting) to support our business strategy.
• Mitigate Risks: Identify, assess, and manage ML/TF/PF risks, keeping our enterprise-wide risk assessment sharp and up-to-date.
• Shape Policies: Create, implement, and maintain clear AML/CTF policies. You’ll keep our central policy repository organized and ensure everything aligns perfectly with the Act.
• Oversee Operations: Keep a close eye on customer due diligence (CDD), transaction monitoring, and report submissions to AUSTRAC (including SMRs, TTRs, and Travel Rule obligations for virtual assets).
• Be the Voice: Report to our governing body at least once a year and act as the main point of contact for external stakeholders like AUSTRAC and partner banks.

Who You Are

We are looking for a proactive professional who combines deep compliance expertise with a collaborative mindset.

Our Ideal Candidate Has

• The Experience: Previous hands-on experience as an AML/CTF Compliance Officer or MLRO.
• The Right Setup: You are an Australian resident, ready to be appointed at the management level and meet AUSTRAC’s "fit and proper" criteria (integrity, competence, and sound judgment are a must!).
• The Background: A University degree in Finance, Law, or a related field.
• Industry Knowledge: Solid policy governance experience in fintech, banking, payments, or – ideally – the crypto/virtual assets space.
• A Collaborative Spirit: A proven ability to work with cross-functional partners, bridge gaps, and bring people together to make mutually beneficial decisions.
• A Holistic Risk View: Experience across the broader risk lifecycle (issue management, control testing, audit responses, or product policy reviews).

What’s in it for you?

• Real Flexibility: Work from home with a flexible remote model that fits your lifestyle.
• Innovation-Driven Culture: Dive deep into the fast-paced world of crypto and blockchain, backed by the stability and expertise of an experienced venture builder.
• Growth: A chance to truly shape the compliance framework of a growing business from the ground up.

Ready to build the future of finance with us? Apply today!