Partner Compliance Program Manager
Paxos
Job Level
Mid-LevelSenior
About the role
- Assist in the development, implementation and enhancement of compliance frameworks for CoinJar Australia and global entities
- Support monitoring and interpretation of evolving regulatory requirements from AUSTRAC, ASIC and other regulators
- Help establish policies and procedures to ensure compliance with AML/CTF obligations, privacy and consumer protection laws
- Contribute to development of risk assessment methodologies and appropriate risk controls
- Create and maintain compliance monitoring programs and support regular compliance audits and risk assessments
- Review transaction monitoring systems and assist regulatory reporting of suspicious activity related to ML/TF
- Monitor customer due diligence (CDD) and enhanced due diligence (EDD) operational processes and controls
- Manage compliance queries and escalations from business units and provide regulatory guidance to operational teams
- Coordinate responses to compliance-related inquiries from external stakeholders, law enforcement and regulators
- Prepare and submit compliance-related regulatory reports to AUSTRAC and other authorities
- Maintain comprehensive compliance documentation and records management systems
- Ensure accurate and timely completion of regulatory filings, document testing results and remediation activities
- Assist with development and delivery of compliance training programs and support Head of Compliance in advising senior management
- Support communications with regulatory authorities during examinations and inquiries and coordinate external auditors and consultants
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Law, Finance, Business, or related field
- Professional qualifications from bodies such as ACAMS, ICA or equivalent compliance certifications
- Minimum 3-5 years of compliance experience, preferably in financial services or fintech
- Demonstrated experience with AML/CTF compliance, regulatory and compliance risk management
- Strong understanding of Australian AML/CTF regulations
- Knowledge of cryptocurrency regulations and blockchain technology
- Experience with compliance management frameworks and compliance monitoring programs
- Familiarity with AUSTRAC requirements and regulatory reporting
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to interpret complex regulatory requirements and translate them into practical business processes
- Project management experience with ability to manage multiple priorities
- High attention to detail and accuracy in documentation and reporting
- Previous experience in cryptocurrency or blockchain technology companies (preferred)
- Experience working with AUSTRAC regulated firms (preferred)
- Knowledge of international cryptocurrency regulations (US, UK, EU) (preferred)
- Strong ethical standards and integrity
- Proactive approach to identifying and mitigating compliance risks
- Ability to work independently and make sound judgments
- Adaptability to rapidly changing regulatory landscape
- Collaborative mindset with ability to influence across the organisation
- Commitment to continuous learning and professional development
