Head of Compliance
CoinJar is an Australia-founded cryptocurrency exchange and fintech company that enables users to buy, sell, store, and spend digital assets through exchange, wallet, card, and institutional crypto services.
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About CoinJar
CoinJar operates a cryptocurrency exchange serving retail, professional, and institutional customers. Its products include crypto trading and wallet services, CoinJar Card for spending crypto through Mastercard, recurring purchases and portfolio bundles, an OTC trading desk, and institutional solutions including CoinJar Clear and CoinJar Payout. CoinJar states that it has operated since 2013 and is registered with AUSTRAC for its Australian digital-currency exchange services.
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About the Role
You will lead and maintain compliance frameworks across international operations. You will oversee the Australian AML/CTF program, advise senior leaders, engage regulators, coordinate regional compliance personnel, and translate regulatory obligations into effective operational controls.
Requirements
- Significant experience in senior compliance, AML/CTF, financial crime, or regulatory roles within a highly regulated environment
- Strong knowledge of Australian AML/CTF obligations and AML/CTF compliance frameworks
- Strong understanding of Australian financial services regulation
- Ability to provide clear, pragmatic regulatory advice to senior executives and business teams
- Experience coordinating compliance responsibilities across multiple jurisdictions
- Digital asset, cryptocurrency, payments, or fintech experience
Responsibilities
- Develop, implement, and maintain compliance policies, procedures, and controls
- Own and oversee the Australian AML/CTF Program, including CDD/KYC, transaction monitoring, and suspicious matter reporting
- Lead AML/CTF program reviews, independent audits, and remediation efforts
- Act as the designated AML/CTF Compliance Officer with AUSTRAC and lead regulatory engagement in Australia
- Oversee transaction monitoring, enhanced due diligence, blockchain surveillance, and case management controls
- Translate regulatory requirements into proportionate operational controls
- Oversee Australian financial services regulatory compliance
- Oversee complaints, incidents, breaches, and regulatory notifications
- Provide compliance input for new products, tokens, customer journeys, marketing, and material business changes
- Coordinate regional Compliance Managers and MLROs
- Coordinate staff training on regulatory obligations, AML/CTF awareness, and risk management protocols
- Monitor regulatory developments and advise the Board and management
- Engage with regulators, industry bodies, banking partners, and other external stakeholders
Benefits
- Employee Incentive Plan
- Flexible working arrangements
