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Job Opportunity Financial Crime Compliance Lead6 Month Fixed Term with a view to extendCrypto ExperienceLocation: Melbourne or Sydney - Hybrid (3 days in office) or fully remote options availableAre you a seasoned Compliance Manager with a passion for digital assets and a knack for building robust AML/CTF frameworks? Publicly-traded FinTech company, a global leader in trading platforms, and we''re expanding our product offering to include crypto. We''re looking for a highly skilled individual to join our APAC team to support this exciting rollout.Your RoleYou will be instrumental in designing and implementing comprehensive AML/CTF control frameworks for our digital asset operations across Australia, Singapore, and the UAE. Your expertise will be critical in mitigating financial crime risks unique to cryptocurrency trading while enabling successful product launches and ensuring compliance with local regulations. This role directly supports our strategic expansion into digital assets and establishes the compliance infrastructure necessary for sustainable growth in the cryptocurrency market.What You''ll DoInterpret and apply AML/CTF requirements from ASIC, MAS, and UAE regulatory frameworks, identifying compliance gaps, recommending remediation strategies, and monitoring emerging regulatory developments in digital asset regulation across all three jurisdictions.Design comprehensive AML/CTF control frameworks tailored to cryptocurrency operations across three jurisdictions (UAE, Australia, Singapore).Develop comprehensive policies, procedures, and operational guidance covering digital asset customer onboarding, transaction monitoring, suspicious activity identification, control objectives, and testing methodologies.Conduct comprehensive AML/CTF risk assessments specific to cryptocurrency operations and develop corresponding transaction monitoring rules, due diligence requirements, and enhanced due diligence protocols.Collaborate with technology, operations, and business teams to embed controls into operational processes, provide subject matter expertise during system configuration and testing, develop and deliver training to compliance and front-line staff, and support the creation of management information and reporting structures.What You''ll Need for This RoleMinimum 510+ years'' experience in AML/CTF compliance within financial services.Minimum 13+ years'' handson experience with cryptocurrency/digital asset compliance.Demonstrated expertise in at least one of the following regulatory frameworks: AUSTRAC (Australia), MAS (Singapore), DFSA or VARA (UAE), FCA (UK).Proven track record designing and implementing AML/CTF control frameworks from inception.Deep understanding of blockchain technology, cryptocurrency transaction flows, and associated financial crime risks.Experience with AML/CTF systems implementation and transaction monitoring rule development.Strong analytical and documentation skills with the ability to translate complex requirements into practical operational controls.Ability to work independently with minimal supervision across geographically distributed teams.Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.Pragmatic problemsolver who balances regulatory compliance with business enablement.Strong project management capabilities with the ability to manage multiple workstreams.This is a 6month fixedterm contract with the potential for extension. We offer flexibility with hybrid or fully remote working options.Send your CV or a quick note to Andrew Douglas [email protected] | +61 447 989 352#J-18808-Ljbffr