Compliance Officer
Telcoin
Date: 9 hours ago
City: Sydney, New South Wales
Contract type: Full time
Role Overview
Position Title: AML/CTF Compliance Officer
Location: Sydney, Australia
Job Type: Full-time
The Compliance Officer will play a key role in supporting Telcoin's regulatory compliance strategy in Australia. This role is responsible for maintaining and enhancing our Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorism Financing (AML/CTF) program, maintaining the AML/CTF Risk Assessment, ensuring compliance with AUSTRAC obligations, and supporting the development of local policies aligned with the company's global standards.
The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with Australian financial crime compliance frameworks and be comfortable operating in a fast-paced, regulated environment.
Company Overview
Telcoin is a global fintech company leveraging blockchain technology to make financial services more accessible and affordable. Since its founding in 2017, Telcoin has expanded operations across multiple jurisdictions, offering digital asset and payment services while maintaining a strong compliance culture.
As we grow our presence in the Asia-Pacific region, we are seeking a Compliance Officer based in Australia to support our expanding operations and uphold local regulatory obligations.
Key Responsibilities
AML/CTF Program Oversight
Position Title: AML/CTF Compliance Officer
Location: Sydney, Australia
Job Type: Full-time
The Compliance Officer will play a key role in supporting Telcoin's regulatory compliance strategy in Australia. This role is responsible for maintaining and enhancing our Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorism Financing (AML/CTF) program, maintaining the AML/CTF Risk Assessment, ensuring compliance with AUSTRAC obligations, and supporting the development of local policies aligned with the company's global standards.
The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with Australian financial crime compliance frameworks and be comfortable operating in a fast-paced, regulated environment.
Company Overview
Telcoin is a global fintech company leveraging blockchain technology to make financial services more accessible and affordable. Since its founding in 2017, Telcoin has expanded operations across multiple jurisdictions, offering digital asset and payment services while maintaining a strong compliance culture.
As we grow our presence in the Asia-Pacific region, we are seeking a Compliance Officer based in Australia to support our expanding operations and uphold local regulatory obligations.
Key Responsibilities
AML/CTF Program Oversight
- Maintain and update Telcoin's Australian AML/CTF Program in accordance with AUSTRAC guidelines.
- Perform regular risk assessments to evaluate exposure to money laundering and terrorism financing risks.
- Ensure timely reporting of Threshold Transaction Reports (TTRs) and Suspicious Matter Reports (SMRs) to AUSTRAC.
- Oversee customer due diligence (CDD) and enhanced due diligence (EDD) processes, especially for higher-risk relationships.
- Monitor transactions for suspicious activity and support investigations.
- Stay current on evolving Australian regulations related to digital assets, payments, and AML/CTF requirements.
- Ensure the business complies with all relevant regulatory licenses, registrations, and reporting obligations.
- Assist in maintaining relevant AUSTRAC registration (e.g., as a Digital Currency Exchange if applicable).
- Provide compliance training and awareness sessions for internal staff, ensuring understanding of AML/CTF obligations.
- Act as an internal advisor to operational and business teams on compliance matters and regulatory expectations.
- Support internal and external audits of the compliance program.
- Maintain appropriate compliance documentation and prepare periodic reports for senior management.
- Bachelor's degree in Law, Business, Finance, or a related discipline.
- Minimum 3–5 years of experience in a compliance role within the financial services or fintech sector in Australia.
- Strong working knowledge of AUSTRAC regulations and AML/CTF frameworks under the Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorism Financing Act.
- Prior experience in virtual assets, payments, or digital currency compliance is a strong plus.
- Excellent analytical, communication, and organizational skills.
- Ability to work independently while collaborating with a global compliance and legal team.
- Located in Australia and legally authorized to work in the country.
- CAMS or equivalent compliance certification is advantageous.
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