Regulatory Compliance Director

Summary

Join Crypto.com's Local Programs and Regulatory Compliance team in Australia as a Regulatory Compliance Officer. You will support the regional Regulatory Compliance VP and AMLCO, working closely with local and global compliance teams and cross-functional stakeholders. Key responsibilities include monitoring and managing compliance with AFSL obligations, advising the business on compliance matters, assisting with regulatory reporting, liaising with global compliance officers, providing advice on new products and structures, and managing internal compliance controls. You will also handle regulatory inquiries, disputes, and compliance assessments, perform third-party due diligence, review marketing materials, and assist with compliance projects and training. This role requires a minimum of 10 years' experience in financial services compliance, a bachelor's degree, and RG146 compliance. Familiarity with ASIC and AUSTRAC requirements is a must. Crypto and blockchain knowledge is highly desirable.

Requirements

• A minimum of 10 years’ experience in financial services compliance
• Bachelor's degree and RG146 compliance
• Working knowledge of AFSL obligations, derivatives compliance and associated reporting
• Leadership and management skills including experience managing a team
• Familiarity with ASIC and AUSTRAC requirements a must
• Knowledge of the applicable contemporary practices in the field of Compliance, including but not limited to understanding of regulatory matters regarding AFSL and AML legislative and regulatory requirements
• Ability to read, analyse and interpret applicable legislation in the field of financial services/technologies
• Ability to write briefs, reports and business correspondence
• Strong presentation and verbal communication skills to liaise with people at all levels both inside and outside the organisation
• Team player, self-motivated, dependable, adaptable and detail-oriented individual with analytical, writing and organisational skills required
• Excellent time management skills and ability to manage deadlines
• Ability to prioritise and act fast
• Ability to work well under pressure and to manage multiple tasks simultaneously
• Ability to pick up new ideas and concepts quickly
• Advanced computer literacy including computer skills such as regulatory portals, CRM, spreadsheets, powerpoint and word processing
• An inquiring mind and methodical approach with high attention to detail
• Must be based in Australia

Responsibilities

• Provide support to the team in managing our regulatory compliance program in Australia, including
• Monitor and manage compliance with AFSL obligations
• Advise the business on day-to-day compliance related matters
• Assist in the review and submission of reconciliations and regulatory reports
• Liaise with compliance officers globally on business activities conducted across different countries
• Provide advice on new products and new business structures
• Manage internal compliance operational controls and carry out assessments as required
• Monitor services provider SLAs and provide feedback where needed
• Handle regulatory inquiries
• Handle bankruptcy requests, deceased estate requests and Centrelink cases
• Handle internal and external escalated disputes including AFCA liaison
• Perform compliance assessments of digital assets
• Assist with third party due diligence processes
• Review marketing materials
• Review and advise on escalated financial crime cases
• Develop and maintain compliance policies and procedures
• Assist in updating the compliance program and work plan on a regular basis
• Update the business on regulatory changes
• Support reviews, audits and inspections from external parties, including regulators, and ensuring relevant findings are remediated appropriately
• Support preparation of management and board reporting that includes insights and analysis based on industry-leading knowledge of regulatory compliance topics
• Assist in responses to industry consultations on digital asset regulation
• Assist in handling various compliance projects
• Ensure staff adherence to company policies and procedures
• Promote compliance awareness and provide compliance training where needed
• Perform duties and provide support as 2IC for the Australian compliance team
• Carry out other compliance related duties as instructed by VP Regulatory Compliance from time to time
• Stay up-to-date with the current regulatory landscape and compliance requirements of the cryptocurrency industry

Preferred Qualifications

• ACAMS certification
• Familiarity with RBA and APRA requirements
• Crypto and blockchain knowledge is highly desirable and an interest in cryptocurrency and the fintech ecosystem in a must

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Attractive annual leave entitlement including: birthday, work anniversary
• Aspire career alternatives through us. Our internal mobility program can offer employees a diverse scope
• Work Perks: crypto.com visa card provided upon joining
• Work Flexibility Adoption. Flexi-work hour and hybrid or remote set-up